Category Archives: Primary Grades

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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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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Dog Diaries: Secret Writings of the WOOF Society

Posted on August 8, 2011 by Mrs.N

Dog Diaries: Secret Writings of the WOOF Society by Betsy Byars, Betsy Duffey, Laurie Myers Each chapter in Dog Diaries is its own little story, sharing fictional dog experiences ranging from life in ancient Egypt to gold mining in Colorado.  … Continue reading →

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Mine for Keeps

Posted on August 5, 2011 by Mrs.N

Mine for Keeps by Jean Little Sally has cerebral palsy.  Her parents just didn’t have suitable resources and therapies for Sally at home(this book was written in the sixties- keep that in mind), so she has been living at a … Continue reading →

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Hot Dog

Posted on August 3, 2011 by Mrs.N

Hot Dog by Molly Coxe When I first started teaching first grade, a few things quickly became clear. 1) Many children come to first grade reading having memorized Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? (Thank you moms, dads … Continue reading →

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Seaglass Summer

Posted on June 28, 2011 by Mrs.N

Seaglass Summer by Anjali Banerjee I am so glad to have found this book!  So many books featuring Indian main characters are best for teens or tweens, but this is completely appropriate for third and fourth graders.  Besides, it features … Continue reading →

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Monsoon Afternoon

Posted on June 15, 2011 by Mrs.N

Monsoon Afternoon by Kashmira Sheth A perfect pairing with My Dadima Wears a Sari, Monsoon Afternoon tells of a little boy spending time with his grandfather.  When the rain comes, the little boy longs for someone to go outside with … Continue reading →

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My Dadima Wears a Sari

Posted on June 12, 2011 by Mrs.N

My Dadima Wears a Sari by Kashmira Sheth To some degree, it’s going to be the Kashmira Sheth show around here this month, as I’ve already posted two of her books and have three more (including this one)! My Dadima … Continue reading →

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Happy Little Family

Posted on May 4, 2011 by Mrs.N

Happy Little Family by Rebecca Caudill Source of Miscellany: This is one I’ve owned for years.  I think I bought it for myself after liking it as a child.  It was unavailable for awhile, but now appears to be readily … Continue reading →

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