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A little girl insists on not going to bed, only to miss out on the next day's fun activities. A well paced book, I liked the extra length given to describe her sleep-filled day. The text is not lengthy but the photographs require a bit more indulgence so maybe not the best read-aloud.
Age: Middle School-HS
Simon confidently knows he's gay but can't exactly place the reason for not coming out yet. Martin, an acquaintance, is the first to find out after discovering Simon's email exchange with someone Simon only knows as Blue. When Martin uses this secret to blackmail Simon into hooking him up his friend, Simon feels the pressure to come out looming larger now more than ever.
Simon confidently knows he's gay but can't exactly place the reason for not coming out yet. Martin, an acquaintance, is the first to find out after discovering Simon's email exchange with someone Simon only knows as Blue. When Martin uses this secret to blackmail Simon into hooking him up his friend, Simon feels the pressure to come out looming larger now more than ever.
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An excellent addition to the youth lgbtq cannon, Albertalli highlights a "stolen" coming out experience. Although generally well received by his peers and family, Simon feels exploited and exposed by the whole experience.
Age: Preschool
Emotions: Bad moods
Raschka's artwork finally pairs well with the grumpy mood of hooks' protagonist as he tries to manage his anger.
Emotions: Bad moods
Raschka's artwork finally pairs well with the grumpy mood of hooks' protagonist as he tries to manage his anger.
Age: Preschool-Kindergarten
One simple de-littering act has positive implications on a variety of living things and ecosystems. A nice way for children to visualize the good that comes from their good deeds.
One simple de-littering act has positive implications on a variety of living things and ecosystems. A nice way for children to visualize the good that comes from their good deeds.
Age: Preschool-1st grade
Manners: Social
Mr. Rabbit is worried that he and his new neighbors won't get along. Mr. Owl encourages Mr. Rabbit to consider how he would like his neighbors, the Otters, to treat him. As an introduction to empathy, Mr. Rabbit discusses all the things that make a good friend and neighbor in this fun list of social manners.
Manners: Social
Mr. Rabbit is worried that he and his new neighbors won't get along. Mr. Owl encourages Mr. Rabbit to consider how he would like his neighbors, the Otters, to treat him. As an introduction to empathy, Mr. Rabbit discusses all the things that make a good friend and neighbor in this fun list of social manners.
McGhee presents a book to address a hard topic: the after-effects of terrorism on first world populations. While adults may be riddled with fear, sadness, and anger, ever-observant children are left confused and with a lot of questions.
As much a bibliotherapeutic book for the adults reading it, this is a good starter book for discussions on recent terror events that leave both adults and children fearful and powerless.
It felt like the author was tip-toeing around using vocabulary specific to terrorism which made the story feel incomplete and a little too vague. It also relies a little too heavily on the age-old belief that being kind is enough to change the world. That being said it fills a hard niche for educators and parents alike.
As much a bibliotherapeutic book for the adults reading it, this is a good starter book for discussions on recent terror events that leave both adults and children fearful and powerless.
It felt like the author was tip-toeing around using vocabulary specific to terrorism which made the story feel incomplete and a little too vague. It also relies a little too heavily on the age-old belief that being kind is enough to change the world. That being said it fills a hard niche for educators and parents alike.
Age: Preschool-Kindergarten
Paula thinks that her best friend Maggie is amazing--until the popular class bully thinks otherwise. Paula should stand up for her friend but she decides to play with the cool crowd instead. When Veronica, the class bully, starts making fun of Paula, guess who comes to her defense?
Although it may not always be a happy ending for people like Paula, Maggie takes the higher ground and stands up for her friend while accepting her back into the friendship.
Paula thinks that her best friend Maggie is amazing--until the popular class bully thinks otherwise. Paula should stand up for her friend but she decides to play with the cool crowd instead. When Veronica, the class bully, starts making fun of Paula, guess who comes to her defense?
Although it may not always be a happy ending for people like Paula, Maggie takes the higher ground and stands up for her friend while accepting her back into the friendship.
Sweet storyline. Not much is revealed in this first issue but the groundwork of exciting plot lines have been laid. I can't wait to read more!
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Blahhhh, that ending! That last sentence! This series is captivating!
A new puzzle has been added to the quest: A trio of three sleepers—one to wake, one to not wake, and one in between. On top of this, Blue’s mother Maura is missing and Persephone, one of the central trio of 300 Fox Way, dies, revealing a raw realness that death is more powerful than magic.
Adam and Ronan’s sexual tension intensifies and we find more dreamer tricks up Ronan’s sleeve, like trying to permanently awaken the sleeping beasts of his dead father. Adam predicts that he is the “in between” sleeper and is now awake after the cave of skeletons.
We find out that Glendower is also Artemus—Blue’s father—and both him and Maura are saved at the end by Blue and Mr. Grey. The last scene shows Piper, Greenmantle’s wife, and Neeve opening the third sleeper’s grave.
While we get even more character development from our Fab Four, Stiefvater flushes out the character of Greenmantle (Mr. Grey’s former boss) and presents Jesse Dietley—both adding humor to the fantastical quest.
Blahhhh, that ending! That last sentence! This series is captivating!
A new puzzle has been added to the quest: A trio of three sleepers—one to wake, one to not wake, and one in between. On top of this, Blue’s mother Maura is missing and Persephone, one of the central trio of 300 Fox Way, dies, revealing a raw realness that death is more powerful than magic.
Adam and Ronan’s sexual tension intensifies and we find more dreamer tricks up Ronan’s sleeve, like trying to permanently awaken the sleeping beasts of his dead father. Adam predicts that he is the “in between” sleeper and is now awake after the cave of skeletons.
We find out that Glendower is also Artemus—Blue’s father—and both him and Maura are saved at the end by Blue and Mr. Grey. The last scene shows Piper, Greenmantle’s wife, and Neeve opening the third sleeper’s grave.
While we get even more character development from our Fab Four, Stiefvater flushes out the character of Greenmantle (Mr. Grey’s former boss) and presents Jesse Dietley—both adding humor to the fantastical quest.
Age: Baby-Toddler
Happy children celebrate the types of love that surround them. Two-Four words per page make this an excellent read-aloud to a big group. Sweet. Simple. Perfect.
Happy children celebrate the types of love that surround them. Two-Four words per page make this an excellent read-aloud to a big group. Sweet. Simple. Perfect.