Monthly Archives: August 2011

Because of Winn Dixie

Posted on August 30, 2011 by Mrs.N

Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamillo India Opal Buloni and her father have just arrived in Naomi, Florida for his new job as the preacher at the Open Arms Baptist Church.  What follows is the story of how a dog … Continue reading →

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Ginger Pye

Posted on August 26, 2011 by Mrs.N

Ginger Pye by Eleanor Estes Do you see how cute the cover is?  And that this is a Newbery winner?  Good.  That may carry you through as you are skimming the first six chapters.  I wish I were kidding, but … Continue reading →

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Once I Ate a Pie

Posted on August 24, 2011 by Mrs.N

Once I Ate a Pie by Patricia MacLachlan When it comes to writing from the dog’s point of view, this is a clear winner.  McLachlan’s adorable poems are featured with fun fonts and accompanied by sweet illustrations by Katy Schneider.  … Continue reading →

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Sheep

Posted on August 22, 2011 by Mrs.N

Sheep by Valerie Hobbs. If The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane was a book about a border collie instead of a toy rabbit, you’d have Sheep.  You see, there’s a rabbit dog, who gets separated from his original owner.  And … Continue reading →

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Pirate School #1: The Curse of Snake Island

Posted on August 20, 2011 by Mrs.N

The Curse of Snake Island #1 (Pirate School) by Brian James Mateys, you’d best brush up on your Pirate vocabulary before tearing into this one. Terrific practice for Talk Like a Pirate Day, The Curse of Snake Island is peppered … Continue reading →

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Pick of the Litter

Posted on August 19, 2011 by Mrs.N

Pick of the Litter by Bill Wallace You know, when I order something for my classroom library from Scholastic, I’m reading a teensy-tiny description and then weighing that against the teensy-tiny descriptions of other books.  And sometimes, I don’t pick … Continue reading →

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Bark, George

Posted on August 17, 2011 by Mrs.N

Bark, George by Jules Feiffer This is an excellent choice for little ones who are the correcting stage, because you see, when you tell George to bark, he doesn’t.  He’ll meow.  Or moo.  Or oink.  But he doesn’t bark.  George’s … Continue reading →

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Larry: The King of Rock and Roll

Posted on August 15, 2011 by Mrs.N

Larry: The King of Rock and Roll by Iris Ranier Dart Larry is a little fluffy white Maltese with a big talent.  Not only can he talk, but he can sing and compose music!   When Cathy’s dad hits a rough … Continue reading →

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LaRue for Mayor and LaRue Across America

Posted on August 12, 2011 by Mrs.N

Letters from the Campaign Trail: LaRue for Mayor When Ike is involved in the overturning of a hot dog cart at a political rally, he’s really just out to have a good time.  But when he and his friends inspire … Continue reading →

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Dear Mrs. LaRue and Detective LaRue

Posted on August 10, 2011 by Mrs.N

I am a sucker for a terrier.  Particularly any terrier who is up to something, and Ike LaRue is definitely up to something.  These two books are the first two in a series by Mark Teague. Dear Mrs. La Rue: … Continue reading →

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