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Category Archives: Primary Grades
Freddie Ramos Takes Off – Zapato Power #1
Freddie Ramos Takes Off (Zapato Power) by Jacqueline Jules I have seen this book listed as a Level M on various online sites. Moving to Starwood Park Apartments has been a good thing for Freddie and his mother. It’s just the … Continue reading
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What is a Level M?
Some of you might be asking What is Level M? Here’s some background information about book levels that might help. Every school district uses a reading program and measures to determine the progress students are making as they learn to … Continue reading
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Ruby Lu, Brave and True
Ruby Lu, Brave and True by Lenore Look It’s often a challenge to find beginning chapter books that are interesting and well-written, but Ruby Lu, Brave and True manages it easily. It’s a teacher’s dream with metaphors appearing on the very … Continue reading
The Field Guide
The Field Guide (The Spiderwick Chronicles #1) by Tony DiTerlizzi and Holly Black The set-up is juicy. In a very convincing letter to the reader, Holly Black claims to have been approached by three children with a story to tell, … Continue reading
Fairy Dust and the Quest for the Egg
Fairy Dust And The Quest For The Egg by Gail Carson Levine When I was on the hunt for fairy books I was delighted to find that Gail Carson Levine (of Ella Enchanted fame) had a new series out! Then … Continue reading
Fiona the Flute Fairy
Music Fairies #3: Fiona the Flute Fairy: A Rainbow Magic Book by Daisy Meadows There is no fairy series more ubiquitous than the Rainbow Magic fairies. They are aimed at beginning readers and feature fairly large text and frequent illustrations. The … Continue reading
Imagine You’re a Fairy
Imagine You’re a Fairy! by Meg Clibbon This is a very slim non-fiction volume, but it’s an excellent place to start for the young fairy fanatic. It’s sparkly in places and is filled with fanciful illustrations. In addition to providing … Continue reading
Snow Sounds: An Onomatopoeic Story
Snow Sounds: An Onomatopoeic Story by David A. Johnson I was totally sucked in by the cover of this book. The illustrations do an amazing job of conveying that feeling you get during a blizzard of being wrapped up in … Continue reading
Light the Lights
Light The Lights! A Story About Celebrating Hanukkah And Christmas by Margaret Moorman When winter comes around, Emma knows it’s the season of lights. First she celebrates Hanukkah with her family, polishing the menorah with her father, eating latkes and … Continue reading
Eight Winter Nights: A Family Hanukkah Book
Eight Winter Nights: A Family Hanukkah Book by Laura Krauss Melmed This is a cute Hanukkah book told in rhyme. Each page features several short verses telling about some aspect of the holiday and celebration. The length and format means … Continue reading
