Haley's Reading Blog
Thursday, May 6, 2010
Reflection
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Class Reflection The Children's Literature course has taught me a lot throughout this semester. I learned that choice is a key compone...
"Mathematickles!" by Betsy Franco
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With a concentration in elementary school math, I was instantly intrigued with this book! What a great way to intertwine math, reading and...
"The Story Goes On" by Aileen Fisher
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The first thing that struck me about this book was the illustrations! They are all very bright and definitely attract the reader's atte...
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
"Falling Up" by Shel Silverstein
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What a great collection of poems! This was a book that I always enjoyed reading when I was young and enjoyed it just as much (if not more) ...
Friday, April 23, 2010
"Doodle Dandies: Poems That Take Shape" by J. Patrick Lewis
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This collection of poems showcases several different ways to publish a piece. I really enjoyed reading these poems, especially the ones tha...
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
"Poems to Dream Together, Poemas Para Sonar Juntos" by Francisco X. Alarcon
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This book would be great for ELL students or those who are learning Spanish. All the poems are written in English and Spanish and they rang...
"Love That Dog" by Sharon Creech
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What a great book! This collection of poems forms the story about Jack, a boy who is not excited about poetry. After his teacher guides hi...
Friday, April 16, 2010
"The Year of Impossible Goodbyes" by Sook Nyul Choi
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This book is a wonderful compliment to So Far From the Bamboo Grove . I really liked reading both books and comparing their viewpoints. I ...
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
"Purplicious" by Victoria Kann & Elizabeth Kann
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An adorable book about a little girl named Pinkalicious, it teaches children about being true to themselves and that it's ok to not lik...
"So Far From the Bamboo Grove" by Yoko Kawashima Watkins
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This was an amazing book, and it opened my eyes to the harsh conditions that many people suffered during World War II. Yoko leaves her home...
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