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Tag Archives: picture book
Once I Ate a Pie
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
Bark, George
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
LaRue for Mayor and LaRue Across America
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
Posted in Middle Grades, Primary Grades
Tagged dogs, letters, picture book, read aloud, travel
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Dear Mrs. LaRue and Detective LaRue
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
Hot Dog
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
Monsoon Afternoon
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
Pantaloon
Pantaloon by Kathryn Jackson The original version is linked on the left. The shiny new reissue is linked on the right. Source of Miscellany: A gift from my nostalgic mother. She fondly remembered this story of a poodle turned … Continue reading
Alligators All Around
Alligators All Around by Maurice Sendak Source of Miscellany: I used to live around the corner from this rather fabulous museum, the Rosenbach. They house a collection of rare books and manuscripts as well as antiques, silver, drawings and prints. … Continue reading
Ian’s Walk
Ian’s Walk: A Story about Autism by Laurie Lears Ian’s Walk is prefaced by a note about autism from a child psychologist and a sibling program director from Illinois Masonic Medical Center. It contains valuable information about what siblings of … Continue reading
My Brother Charlie
My Brother Charlie by Holly Robinson Peete (and Ryan Elizabeth Peete) Holly Robinson Peete wrote this book with her daughter Ryan. It’s about their family’s experience when Ryan’s twin brother was diagnosed with autism. With brightly colored pictures and simple … Continue reading
