Teaching Picture Books in MS/HS

by deidrapurvis

As someone who has only taught secondary education, I can’t help but see every book through that middle school/high school lens…even picture books. And, oh how fun it is! As an adult, I… Continue reading →

Talk Like An Animal

by Leslie E

When animals talk in an easy picture book, they often do so to teach us human values or lessons in proper behavior.  Such is the case with the picture books listed below, all… Continue reading →

Tracey’s Favorite Picture Books of 2015

by Tracey L

I love picture books! I loved to read them aloud when I was a primary teacher, a mother, and a daycare mom. Each year so many excellent ones are published, and it is… Continue reading →

Let’s Talk Caldecott

by Mindy R

It’s always fun to speculate, and this year there are some great contenders. As we start counting down the days until the big announcement, I have to admit, I have Caldecott on the… Continue reading →

Spanish Authors and Books

by Lori C.

I spent my high school and college years reading lots of Spanish literature and have continued to read certain authors and additional ones ever since. Among my favorites: Arturo Pérez-Riverte, Carlos Ruiz Zafón,… Continue reading →

Looking at the Sky with Picture Books

by Mindy R

Look up.  What do you see in the sky? How do you see it?  Here are a few picture books to inspire young people to look up and use their imaginations to talk… Continue reading →

Spotlight on Alison Jay

by Lindsey L

To say that I’m a fan of Alison Jay’s work would be an understatement.  It’s more like I squeal with joy every time I see that she’s coming out with something new.  My… Continue reading →

I Didn’t See It Coming! Picture Books with Surprise Endings

by Tracey L

Mom’s empty lap = Story Time. Every time I sat down when my boys were little, they would come to me with arms full of books, and climb into my lap.  I usually… Continue reading →

National Poetry Month

by Lindsey L

Take Two! A Celebration of Twins by Patrick J. Lewis & Jane Yolen. Illustrated by Sophie Blackall. 2012. 9780763637026. Gr. PS-3. I have a niece and nephew who are twins, so when I… Continue reading →

U.S. History in Picture Books!

by Lindsey L

As you can probably tell by now, I love history.  And I love when history comes alive in books and stories.  So when I find good picture books that focus on history, I… Continue reading →