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89Till We Have Faces a Myth Retold by C.S. Lewis Book Review
To those familiar with the Chronicles of Narnia, C.S. Lewis' novel Till We Have Faces A Myth Retold may come as a pleasant or even shocking surprise. Till We Have Faces is a dark, complex novel suitable for adults, and one of the best christian books I have ever read. If you haven't read this masterpiece of storytelling and characterization, now is your chance to see what you are missing.
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88Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak Children's Book Review and Sample Lesson
Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak ISBN 0064431789 is one of the most well-loved children's picture books of all time. Winner of the prestigious Caldecott Medal in 1964, this book stars Max, the most wild thing of all. My in-depth review includes a sample lesson for your preschool or library story hour.
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84ImagiNext Spike the UltraDinosaur Toy Review
There's a recession going on, but the folks at Fisher Price apparently didn't get the memo. At prices between $130-150.00 U.S. Dollars, the designers of the Fisher Price ImagiNext line of toys has pulled out all the stops with Spike.
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83The Littlest Angel by Charles Tazewell
The Littlest Angel ISBN 0824955757, by Author Charles Tazewell has been in publication continuously for over 60 years, making it one of the most well-known Christmas stories ever published. First published in 1946, it is the story of a young child who struggles to fit in...in heaven!
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81Construction Toy Buying Guide for 2009 Holiday Gift Giving
If play is the work of children, construction toys are unparalleled for their play value. You might call them the ultimate educational toy. Construction toys are available for just about every age level too. Read on to learn more about the different types of construction toys available for different age groups of kids.
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78Snowballs by Lois Ehlert Review with Preschool Lesson Plan
Snowballs by Lois Ehlert ISBN 0152020950 is a whimsical children's picture book that uses collage art to depict an entire family of snowmen in colorful two-page spreads. This book introduces preschoolers and young grade schoolers to the art of collage and is a delightful winter storybook. Use the preschool lesson plan to augment your curriculum with this fun book that is about both art and snow.
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81The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats Children's Book Review
The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats, first published in 1962 by The Viking Press (ISBN-13: 9780670867332), is a simple story about a child's day playing in the snow. This book won the Caldecott award in 1963 and was a ground-breaking book for featuring an African American hero, Peter.
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79Olivia by Ian Falconer Children's Book Review and Lesson Plan
Olivia ISBN 0689829531 is some pig! She is a fashion designer, dancer, architect, artist, and big sister, and she's quite precocious. This book review and sample lesson plan will convince you that Olivia by Ian Falconer is a must-have for your children's book collection.
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71Joseph Had a Little Overcoat by Simms Taback—Children's Book Review
Joseph is a talented tailor who finds a new use for the frayed fabric of his tattered overcoat. As the coat gets smaller and smaller, Joseph's patchwork becomes more colorful. Read my review...
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86Great Read-Aloud Children's Books with Reviews and Sample Lesson Plans
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.
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