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76Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse by Kevin Henkes—Children's Book Review and Lesson Helps
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...
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88The Grouchy Ladybug by Eric Carle Children's Book Review
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.
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80The Little Red Hen Makes a Pizza by Philemon Sturges Children's Book Review
The Little Red Hen Makes a Pizza (ISBN-10: 0142301892) 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,...
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86The 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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81Gregory the Terrible Eater by Mitchell Sharmat—Children's Book Review
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.
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80Olivia by Ian Falconer— Children's Book Review and Lesson Plan
Olivia (ISBN 10: 0689829531) is the quintessential renaissance pig. She is at once 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 is a must-have read for your children's book collection.
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80Harry and The Terrible Whatzit by Dick Gackenbach — Children's Book Review and Sample Lesson
Harry is sure something terrible is waiting down in the cellar, and furthermore, he is sure it has gotten his mother. What he encounters is "a double-headed, three-clawed, six-toed, long-horned whatzit." ...
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86Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak Children's Book Review and Sample Lesson
Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak (ISBN-10: 0064431789) is one of the most well-loved children's picture books of all time. Winner of the prestigious Caldecott Medal in 1964, just one year after its publication, 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.
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88No David! by David Shannon — Children's Book Review with Sample Lesson
No David! (ISBN 10: 0590930028) is the first in a series of children's picture books starring author David Shannon's alter ego, a sharp-toothed little child who is delightfully naughty. This vividly-illustrated children's picture book by award-winning author David Shannon will delight even young toddlers.
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73Hilda Must Be Dancing by Karma Wilson — Children's Book Review with Sample Lesson
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.
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