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Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak—Children's Book Review and Sample Lesson
by wannabwestern
Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak is one of the most well-loved children's pictre books of all time. Winner of the prestigious Caldecott Medal in 1964, just one year after its publication in 1963, this book stars Max, the most wild thing of all. Read on for an in-depth review and sample lesson for your preschool or library story hour. published 8 months ago
Great Read-Aloud Children's Books with Reviews and Sample Lesson Plans
by wannabwestern
I was the library storytime presenter at my local library in a small town in western Arizona for three years. Here is my list of read-aloud children's books. I recommend these specific books for their readability in a group setting. published 9 months ago
The Grouchy Ladybug by Eric Carle—Children's Book Review
by wannabwestern
The Grouchy Ladybug, by Eric Carle, is a classic children's book first published in 1977. It's visual appeal combined with a three-part theme of telling time, bullying, and comparing sizes will entertain and interest your preschool and early elementary age audience for repeat readings. published 8 months ago
Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse by Kevin Henkes—Children's Book Review and Lesson Helps
by wannabwestern
Copyright Kevin Henkes The title character of Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse by Kevin Henkes, like Ian Falconer's Olivia, is irrepressible, exuberant, confident, and theatrical. And judging by the situation she... published 9 months ago
Hilda Must Be Dancing by Karma Wilson — Children's Book Review with Sample Lesson
by wannabwestern
Hilda Must Be Dancing, by Karma Wilson and Suzanne Watts combines pleasing rhyming text full of onomatopoeia, an interesting problem-solution storyline, and gorgeous eye-popping illustrations. The friendly characters would be perfect for any lesson focusing on movement and self-expression. published 9 months ago
The Little Red Hen Makes a Pizza by Philemon Sturges Children's Book Review
by wannabwestern
The Little Red Hen Makes a Pizza children's picture book by Philemon Sturges and Amy Walrod is a modernized retelling of the classic Little Red Hen folktale. In the classic story, Little Red Hen uses... published 10 months ago
Gregory the Terrible Eater by Mitchell Sharmat—Children's Book Review
by wannabwestern
Gregory the Terrible Eater by Mitchell Sharmat is teaches some priniciples about nutrition in a humorous way. Gregory won't eat the things that regular goats want to eat. He eats healthy people food—and his parents are worried! Read the full review here. published 8 months ago







