A book that will make you LOL! 4 Real!!

Just Too Cute!: And Other Tales of Adorable Animals for Horrible Children by Mike Reiss

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


This book is HILARIOUS! I love the sarcastic tone of the text, the illustrations, the odd stories and poetry. LOVE IT! LOVE IT! LOVE IT! Older children and children with a sick sense of humor will love this...not to mention the adults who read it with the children. My favorite story is the Appalling Polar Bear with a happy ending and with an ending for those of us who enjoy a truer end to a story. LOL hilarious!



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Poetry!!! Yes!!!

Pass the Poetry, Please! by Lee Bennett Hopkins

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


This is a great book for anyone wishing to explore why poetry is so important in children's lives. Lee Bennett Hopkins (an amazing poet if I may say so myself) has organized the book into 4 sections: "Poetry Refreshes the World" (brief history and introduction), "From Adoff to Yolen" (brief bios on a number of famous children's poets), "And One Day the World Will Know Me" (helping children write poetry), and "From Acorns to Zinnias" (great resources for finding poetry for EVERY subject).

I was introduced to poetry early on by my absolutely wonderful elementary school librarian and it has remained one of my favorite escapes since, both reading and writing poetry. All children need exposure to poetry for a number of reasons and those reasons are explored in this book. This is a must read for all professional educators, librarians, and parents. Poetry can open up a wonderful world for children...especially children who have difficulty reading. EVERYONE MUST READ THIS BOOK!



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This book ROCKS!

The ABCs of Rock by Melissa Duke Mooney

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


I really love the illustrations for this alphabet book. Each letter is represented by a different rock band. Most bands are not recognizable by children who need alphabet books...but the parents (or grandparents) will definitely recognize them. Some kids who play Guitar Hero/Rock Band may be familiar with the bands. But, it doesn't matter, because the book is so fabulously illustrated that it is unnecessary to know the bands. I plan to use it with school age children this summer and have them create their own illustrations for a letter of their favorite rock (or rap, or country..etc) band.



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Looking for something scary?

Great series of nonfiction horror books! HorrorScapes. Learn the history behind Dracula, Alcatraz Island, King Tut's tomb, voodoo magic, and witchcraft. Kids who love scary stories like "Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark" will love this series. Recommended for 2nd to 7th grade! WARNING: May Cause Nightmares :)

Place a hold on one or more of these titles today!

Voodoo in New Orleans
Witchcraft in Salem
Dracula's Dark World
Ghostly Alcatraz Island
Tut's Deadly Tomb