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Hilda 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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The 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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Tikki Tikki Tembo by Arlene Mosel Review

Tikki Tikki Tembo by Arlene Mosel is a classic children's book that lends itself to reading aloud in a story time setting. The story about a boy with a very long name is the subject of some controversy. This article offers recommendations for using in your classroom.

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The Gingerbread Boy by Paul Galdone Children's Book Review

The Gingerbread Boy (ISBN-10 0899191630, 1975, Clarion) by author Paul Galdone retells the traditional folktale about a childless couple who bake a gingerbread boy because they have no children of their own...

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Where 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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Olivia 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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No 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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Joseph 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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Lilly'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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Best Read Aloud Books For Kids

The more often your child hears fluent reading, the better prepared she will be for learning to read. According to the National Commission of Reading, reading aloud to children is the most important activity...

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