A Year of Reading

I love the (Theador Seuss) Geisel Award books.  And award specific to beginning readers is fabulous!  I think for those of us that have wo...

I get so happy when I find new early chapter books that are perfect for our transitional readers.   I learned about Tales of Bunjitsu Bun...

As I've mentioned before, I've been reading lots of books to prepare for my move to 3rd grade in the fall. I've been focusin...

I read a review of a Violet Mackerel book and added it to my list of series books that I have somehow missed. Well, I read Violet Mackere...

Someone recommended the Lulu series to me and when I noticed that Hilary McKay was the author, I immediately ordered one. I read  Lulu a...

I have been spending time reading some series books that I've somehow missed as I get ready to move to third grade in the fall.  One ...

When I found out I was going to be teaching 4th grade next year, I immediately emailed Tony Keefer (@tonykeefer) to recommend some great boo...

Tugg and Teeny: Jungle Surprises by J. Patrick Lewis illustrated by Christopher Denise Sleeping Bear Press, 2011 review copy provided ...

Finding chapter books that are appropriate and engaging for younger readers is often a challenge.  For primary teachers who are looking for...