Category Archives: Primary Grades

Time of Wonder

Posted on August 29, 2013 by Mrs.N

Time of Wonder by Robert McCloskey Even if the name Robert McCloskey doesn’t ring any bells, you’ve probably heard of some of his books, maybe Make Way for Ducklings or Blueberries for Sal .  This goes double if you have … Continue reading →

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Come On, Rain

Posted on August 13, 2013 by Mrs.N

Come On, Rain by Karen Hesse This is the quintessential book about summer rain, especially if you’ve lived in an urban area.  The writing is so beautiful and evocative that you could read this in the frosty middle of winter … Continue reading →

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I Survived: The Shark Attacks of 1916

Posted on August 9, 2013 by Mrs.N

I Survived: The Shark Attacks of 1916 by Lauren Tarshis This is one in a series of books that focus on slightly horrifying historical events.  It’s like historical fiction, tabloid style.  But at least it gets some kids to read … Continue reading →

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The Tail of Emily Windsnap

Posted on August 5, 2013 by Mrs.N

The Tail of Emily Windsnap by Liz Kessler Despite the fact that Emily Windsnap has lived her life on a boat, she’s never actually gone into the water.  Nothing could be more of a shock than what happens the very … Continue reading →

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Wednesdays in the Tower

Posted on July 30, 2013 by Mrs.N

Wednesdays in the Tower by Jessica Day George This is the sequel to Tuesdays at the Castle.  If anything it is even more adorable.  Celie, who has always been close to the somewhat sentient castle, finds a surprising new staircase … Continue reading →

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Mandy

Posted on June 21, 2013 by Mrs.N

Mandy (Julie Andrews Collection) by Julie Edwards (okay fine, by Julie Andrews, she of Mary Poppins and Sound of Music fame) Any book that starts with an orphan at an orphanage is bound to be fraught with social issues if … Continue reading →

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Linnea in Monet’s Garden

Posted on June 19, 2013 by Mrs.N

Linnea in Monet’s Garden by Christina Bjork and Lena Anderson Linnea is a young girl who loves spending time with her neighbor, Mr. Bloom.  He’s gotten her interested in art, particularly in Monet’s water lilies paintings.  They travel to France … Continue reading →

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Garden Princess

Posted on June 17, 2013 by Mrs.N

Garden Princess by Kristin Kladstrup Princess Adela loves her gardens, yet not in that distant dreamy way you might assume of a princess.  She actually loves the act of gardening, weeding, planting bulbs, all of it.  It’s a huge part … Continue reading →

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Miss Rumphius

Posted on June 13, 2013 by Mrs.N

Miss Rumphius by Barbara Cooney Somehow, Miss Rumphius escaped my knowledge as a child.  It wasn’t part of my extensive book collection and I just never read it.  And forgive me for such an accusation, but I really don’t think … Continue reading →

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The Victory Garden

Posted on June 11, 2013 by Mrs.N

The Victory Garden by Lee Kochenderfer When Teresa’s brother heads off to war to be a pilot, she and her family are stuck at home, feeling helpless.  They turn their energy to their garden and an ongoing competition with their … Continue reading →

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