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Author Archives: Tricia
Nonfiction Monday – The Philosopher and the Traveler: Two Books by Russell Freedman
When I was preparing for my trip to China last year, I read everything I could get my hands on. Two books I particularly enjoyed were by one of my favorite authors of nonfiction, Russell Freedman. Confucius: The Golden Rule … Continue reading
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Nonfiction Monday – Artist to Artist: 23 Major Illustrators Talk to Children about Their Art
My son has been enamored of art, looking at it and creating it since he could pick up a crayon and scribble. He’s particularly interested in how pictures tell stories and how they are created, so reading Artist to Artist: … Continue reading
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Counting Book Podcast – The M&M’s Brand Counting Book
In this podcast, Kelsey Rdzanek introduces listeners to the book The M&M’s Brand Counting Book by Barbara Barbieri McGrath. Introduction I selected The M & M’s Brand Counting Book because it is includes a few key elements which kids in … Continue reading
Counting Book Podcast – So Many Circles, So Many Squares
In this podcast, Farah Salman introduces listeners to the book So Many Circles, So Many Squares by Tana Hoban. Introduction I like this book because it is very unique with all sorts of creative pictures. I think it can be … Continue reading
Nonfiction Monday – It’s Moving Day!
When I was a kid I was fond of exploring the woods in my backyard. I often wished I could see inside the burrows that were so cleverly hidden near gnarled tree roots and clumps of rocks. In her new … Continue reading
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New Blog for Nonfiction!
I.N.K. – Interesting Nonfiction for Kids http://www.inkrethink.blogspot.com/ Here’s what the sidebar says. Here we will meet the writers whose words are presenting nonfiction in a whole new way. Discover books that show how nonfiction writers are some of the best … Continue reading
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Nonfiction Monday – The Story of Salt
I love books that explore science and history from different perspectives. For example, I love the notion of learning about animals not by the groups they belong to (say a book on birds or reptiles), but by some common feature … Continue reading
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Podcast No. 1 – What Makes a Good Counting Book?
In this inaugural podcast, I consider the qualities of good counting books. This one comes in at a whopping 16 minutes, but it’s filled with book suggestions and points to consider when selecting titles. Books mentioned include: Teeth, Tails and … Continue reading
Nonfiction Monday – I, Matthew Henson: Polar Explorer
I am always on the lookout for strong biographies to add to my teaching collection. I stumbled across I, Matthew Henson shortly after the new year and after reading just a few pages, knew I had to have it. Here’s … Continue reading
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School Around the Globe
I recently received an e-mail with the following request. I need to come up with a collection of children’s books that includes various representations of schools. I was hoping to find books involving schools in other countries and cultures, but … Continue reading
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