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Memorial Day

The original purpose of Memorial Day had nothing to do with burgers and hot dogs, grills, a cooler full of beer, breaking out white pants or opening the shore house.  It had to do with honoring those who have fallen … Continue reading

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Asian Food Double Bill – Dim Sum for Everyone and Bee-bim Bop!

Bee-Bim Bop! by Linda Sue Park With a great rhythm and rhyme Bee-Bim Bop takes a family from grocery store to table for a delicious Korean meal.  This books sends a positive message about kids being involved with the preparation of food and … Continue reading

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Opening Day!

Baseball season starts in just 2 days!!  Are you ready?  I’m afraid I’m not reviewing any baseball books this month, but check out this great list of books about baseball I’ve already written up.  Play ball! For Primary Grades Baseball … Continue reading

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Archer’s Quest

Archer’s Quest by Linda Sue Park It’s not every day when a Korean folk hero falls off his tiger (that’s no typo, he really was riding a tiger, I swear) and ends up in your bedroom.  Kevin is a bit … Continue reading

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Keeping Score

Keeping Score by Linda Sue Park Growing up in Brooklyn in the 1950s, being a Dodger’s fan isn’t a choice, it’s a calling. It doesn’t matter that 10 year old Maggie was named for her father’s favorite player on his … Continue reading

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The Case of the Prank that Stank

The Case of the Prank that Stank #1 (Wright & Wong) by Laura J. Burns and Melinda Metz Agatha befriended Orville in the second grade because she couldn’t stand how Orville was getting bullied. Five years later, in an ironic … Continue reading

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