Today is the day! Cabin Fever by Jeff Kinney comes out today. I am watching Jeff Kinney right now as he is discussing his whole Diary of a Wimpy Kid series.
for kids
This blog will review books for elementary age kids.
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Monday, August 1, 2011
Charlotte's Web
E.B. White's Charlotte's Web is a classic that has lasted through the decades. This was my all time favorite story as a child and it warms my heart that kids today still love this story. If you have never read Charlotte's Web, you need put it on your list of books to read. This is also a great read aloud story.
Babble's Top Book List of all Time
Grade School
1 The Harry Potter series
2 The Hundred Dresses
3 Charlotte's Web
4 From the Mixed Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler
5 Holes
6 Inkheart Trilogy
7 Little House on the Prairie series
8 Number the Stars
9 Pink and Say
10 Pippi Longstocking
11 Hatchet
12 Hoot
13 The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
14 A Wrinkle In Time
15 Percy Jackson and the Olympians series
16 The Secret Garden
17 Return to Sender
18 The Wall
19 Because of Winn-Dixie
20 Where the Mountain Meets the Moon
List taken from:
http://www.babble.com/products/kids-products/best-kids-books-by-age-grade-school-back-to-school-guide/
1 The Harry Potter series
2 The Hundred Dresses
3 Charlotte's Web
4 From the Mixed Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler
5 Holes
6 Inkheart Trilogy
7 Little House on the Prairie series
8 Number the Stars
9 Pink and Say
10 Pippi Longstocking
11 Hatchet
12 Hoot
13 The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
14 A Wrinkle In Time
15 Percy Jackson and the Olympians series
16 The Secret Garden
17 Return to Sender
18 The Wall
19 Because of Winn-Dixie
20 Where the Mountain Meets the Moon
List taken from:
http://www.babble.com/products/kids-products/best-kids-books-by-age-grade-school-back-to-school-guide/
Sunday, July 24, 2011
One Book For Trenton
Saturday, July 23, 2011
OneBook for Trenton
Stacy Sweigart, a girl I knew from high school, died tragically in a car accident last Tuesday night. Her husband, Jason, also died in the accident. Their six-year old son, Trenton, was with his grandparents when it happened.
In high school, Stacy and I rode the same bus. Over the years, I had lost touch with her, but we have many mutual friends. Now, as a friend, a parent, and a teacher and writer, I can't help but think about Stacy's and Jason's families and what they must be going through, especially little Trenton. When you imagine a six year-old boy trying to understand a situation like this, it makes your heart hurt even more.
But there is a way we can all help.
Books provide a peaceful place. They make kids smile and laugh. They take kids to imaginary worlds, where a jungle grows in a bedroom and a tree gives itself away in the name of love. Books can help heal the deepest wounds. Books can provide bright light in dark places.
I'm asking you (writers, readers, parents, teachers) to join the OneBook for Trenton cause. You can help by sending one of your favorite books directly to Trenton. Books should be new or gently-used and can range from your favorite picture book to your most beloved chapter book. This is also a chance for parents to get their kids or entire family involved. Feel free to write a note inside or just send the book to the address below:
OneBook for Trenton
4307 Judy Ave.
New Castle, IN 47362
This will only cost you postage, but helping to heal a kid's broken heart is priceless.
Tracy Edward Wymer - www.tracyedwardwymer.com
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Interrupting Chicken by David Ezra Stein
I have read this book to my nephew over and over again. I love this book because we all know some one like little chicken. The art work is great - pick up a copy of Interrupting Chicken in your library!
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