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Category Archives: book reviews
Forgetting What Works…
From Special Ed. over on Special 2 Me. Dear Readers, I am so silly. I always forget what works for me. A couple of my students have been struggling. I’ve worked in Education for 10 years now. I should have … Continue reading
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Cowboy & Octous by Jon Scieszka
From Special Ed. over on Special 2 Me. I have to say that this story, Cowboy & Octopus (2007), by Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith was not my cup of tea. I absolutely hated it. Why am I reviewing this … Continue reading
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Mind Your Manners B.B. Wolf by Judy Sierra
From Special Ed. over on Special 2 Me. Mind Your Manner B.B. Wolf (2007), written by Judy Sierra and illustrated by J. Otto Seibold is a fractured fairy tale of sorts. The title character, Big Bad Wolf (B.B. Wolf for … Continue reading
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GETTING TO HAPPY! (Sequel to Waiting To Exhale)
WAITING TO EXHALE sequel “Getting To Happy” Tour dates: I am so happy that Terry McMillan has written a sequel to Waiting to Exhale, called Getting To Happy. She is currently writing the screenplay to be made into a movie. She’s going to be in L.A. on Tuesday, September 28, 2010 @: Eso Won Bookstore [...]
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UNLOVABLE by Dan Yaccarino
Unlovable by Dan Yaccarino (2001) is a must have book. It’s the story of self-esteem & learning to love yourself the way you are. The book begins: Alfred was unlovable. At least that’s what the cat told him every chance he got. That’s not all, though. The cat taught the parrot to say “Unlovable! Squawk! [...]
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Elizabeti’s School by Stephanie Stuve-Bodeen
Elizabeti’s School (2007), written by Stephanie Stuve-Bodeen & illustrated by Chrisy Hale, is the sequel to Elizabeti’s Doll (1998) & Mama Elizabeti (2000). It is the third installation in the Elizabeti series. This time Elizabeti is on her own. She’s a big girl now and it’s time to go to school. But she is worried [...]
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Mama Elizabeti by Stephanie Stuve-Bodeen
Mama Elizabeti (2000), written by Stephanie Stuve-Bodeen & illustrated by Christy Hale is the follow up to 1998′s Elizabeti’s Doll which I recently reviewed. I liked this book because it celebrates sibling love. In this sequel to Elizabeti’s Doll (1998), Elizabeti has a new sister named Flora. Now that her mother spends all her time [...]
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Elizabeti’s Doll by Stephanie Stuve-Bodeen
Elizabeti’s Doll (2002), written by Stephanie Stuve-Bodeen & illustrated by Christy Hale is the cutest little book. I would recommend it for little girls ages 6- 9. Phillise is 8 years old and she loved it. “This is the best book, Mom,” she said. So, I asked her if she wanted to watch it on [...]
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Mr. George Baker by Amy Hest
Mr. George Baker (2004), written by Amy Hest and illustrated by Jon J Muth. Can I just say that I loved, love, loved this book? Age range: 6-100 Theme: You’re never too old to learn; Perseverance See this man? This one here, sitting on the porch? That’s Mr. George Baker, and he’s a hundred years [...]
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Fenwick’s Suit by David Small
Fenwick’s Suit (1996), written and illustrated by David Small is a funny, quirky little book. I love David Smalls as an author and as an illustrator. I’ve said this before about other books and I’ll say it again, “I could have written this book.” It is so silly. I mean, just look at the cover [...]
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