Monthly Archives: September 2008

Home for a Bunny, written by Margaret Wise Brown and illustrated by Garth Williams, offers a great way to introduce students to animal habitats and the differences between various animals, all while helping a cute little bunny to find a home. It is spring. … Continue reading →

From shovels and seeds to vegetable soup, Growing Vegetable Soup takes readers on a journey from the garden to the kitchen. Author and illustrator Lois Elhert uses colorful pictures and large print to transform a learning experience into a story. … Continue reading →

Expanding students’ knowledge from their own environment to the various other environments of the country and the world can often be a challenge.  Students are often unaware of the different characteristics and species that compose other habitats.  Brenda Z. Guiberson’s book … Continue reading →

Have you ever found an egg in your backyard? Do you want to find out more about eggs and the creatures they protect within them? An Egg is Quiet, illustrated by Sylvia Long and written by Dianna Aston,  portrays the life of … Continue reading →

The beauty about having four seasons is the distinct characteristics that come along with each.   The changing of each season is especially exciting for children, for they anticipate their favorite activities that may come only once a year. As a … Continue reading →

Mia Posada is a fantastic author and illustrator of children’s literature. She has won many awards for her work, such as the National Science Teachers Association Award, Children’s Book Council Award, and the Outstanding Science Trade Book for Students k-12 Selector’s … Continue reading →

Eyewitness Books are great tools for the classroom with their bright pictures, easy-to-follow layout and extensive supply of scientific facts. Eyewitness Books: Tree proves no different offering close-up photography and careful labeling, almost like you’re observing the tree roots in … Continue reading →

Mwenye Hadithi's work, The Crafty Chameleon, teaches two lessons focusing on bullies and the lifestyle of chameleons.  Adrienne Kennaway, the illustrator, does a wonderful job with the artwork in this book.  She brings every page to life, giving the reader the urge to … Continue reading →