tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-86088223375073380342024-03-18T10:23:15.340-04:00Literacy On The MindLisa Maucionehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17391834262945101696noreply@blogger.comBlogger518125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8608822337507338034.post-55282863710597553932024-03-18T04:00:00.001-04:002024-03-18T05:31:06.996-04:00Recent Reads<div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAisiemYVE12cYOlZfhRJf9qS7IzxmH15lPHZGkPUi59_Scet5SGSa1dlVSIPSO7LfwHlFdbmnfaqEMdIPpr5UhTY5lhcD-0zgvQ1HHdzKDwr87X5BTi8vNUIw5K6n4IWs3XR_koLrku4/s1600/Recent+Reads.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAisiemYVE12cYOlZfhRJf9qS7IzxmH15lPHZGkPUi59_Scet5SGSa1dlVSIPSO7LfwHlFdbmnfaqEMdIPpr5UhTY5lhcD-0zgvQ1HHdzKDwr87X5BTi8vNUIw5K6n4IWs3XR_koLrku4/s200/Recent+Reads.png" width="200" /></a></div><div>Every Monday, I share books I have recently read. I also participate in It’s Monday! What Are You Reading?, a community of bloggers who link up to share what they are reading. To find out what other bloggers are reading, check out the host blogs, <a href="http://www.teachmentortexts.com/">Teach Mentor Texts</a> and <a href="http://www.unleashingreaders.com/">Unleashing Readers</a>, or follow on Twitter at #imwayr. </div><div><br /></div><h4 style="text-align: left;">Recent Reads...</h4><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/913Q15sikQL._AC_UF1000,1000_QL80_.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="640" height="200" src="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/913Q15sikQL._AC_UF1000,1000_QL80_.jpg" width="160" /></a></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><i>A Flicker of Hope: A Story of Migration</i> by Cynthia Harmony and illustrated by Devon Holzwarth</h4></div><div style="text-align: left;">Like the monarchs that migrate in the spring, Lucía's father is journeying north. While her father goes in search of work, Lucía eagerly anticipates his homecoming and that of the monarchs. A beautiful book about migration.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvSk5OLcOdLOr7ep4-4rKQYI0xQB73MpXHmu0KwCVTYM_1r36rG7ZL5E81qhYDJ0oK3Sbz_l9DInHuLNzndq7l4AKFPSBhyphenhyphendLqf_oEDtGfDyP-y2SpAjH5oPgE4r43k7nHm2AhtJuCh3uoCEZayit7vJfgcTfcenjhoxWrD4KWddCjEfRaBsymT_6cZnU/s237/download-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="237" data-original-width="213" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvSk5OLcOdLOr7ep4-4rKQYI0xQB73MpXHmu0KwCVTYM_1r36rG7ZL5E81qhYDJ0oK3Sbz_l9DInHuLNzndq7l4AKFPSBhyphenhyphendLqf_oEDtGfDyP-y2SpAjH5oPgE4r43k7nHm2AhtJuCh3uoCEZayit7vJfgcTfcenjhoxWrD4KWddCjEfRaBsymT_6cZnU/w180-h200/download-1.jpg" width="180" /></a></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><i>Is This a House for Hermit Crab?</i> by Megan McDonald and illustrated by Katherine Tillotson</h4><div style="text-align: left;">This is an updated version of the picture book written over thirty years ago with new artwork. Hermit Crab is on a search for a new house as his shell is too small. His search involves finding the perfect shelter and keeping safe from danger. Information about hermit crabs is included at the end of the book.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51CuLV8qTpL.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="413" data-original-width="500" height="165" src="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51CuLV8qTpL.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><i>Ride Beside Me</i> by Lucy Knisley</h4><div style="text-align: left;">A child and mother bike through their community along with other riders. This book celebrates the joys of bike riding. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71lr2Pmd0DL._AC_UF1000,1000_QL80_.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="518" height="200" src="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71lr2Pmd0DL._AC_UF1000,1000_QL80_.jpg" width="130" /></a></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><i>Deep Water</i> by Jamie Sumner</h4><div style="text-align: left;">In this middle grade novel written in verse, Tully is determined to complete a twelve mile swim because she will be the youngest to do so and she thinks it will make her mother come back. Her swim is a way for her to deal with the family challenges she is facing. Her character is great, but I also loved that of her best friend who is there by her side while she swims. This is a moving, emotional, and tense read. Thanks to the publisher for an advance reader's copy. The book publishes in April.</div>Lisa Maucionehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17391834262945101696noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8608822337507338034.post-2781327878608460182024-03-11T04:00:00.001-04:002024-03-11T04:00:00.253-04:00Recent Reads<div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAisiemYVE12cYOlZfhRJf9qS7IzxmH15lPHZGkPUi59_Scet5SGSa1dlVSIPSO7LfwHlFdbmnfaqEMdIPpr5UhTY5lhcD-0zgvQ1HHdzKDwr87X5BTi8vNUIw5K6n4IWs3XR_koLrku4/s1600/Recent+Reads.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAisiemYVE12cYOlZfhRJf9qS7IzxmH15lPHZGkPUi59_Scet5SGSa1dlVSIPSO7LfwHlFdbmnfaqEMdIPpr5UhTY5lhcD-0zgvQ1HHdzKDwr87X5BTi8vNUIw5K6n4IWs3XR_koLrku4/s200/Recent+Reads.png" width="200" /></a></div><div>Every Monday, I share books I have recently read. I also participate in It’s Monday! What Are You Reading?, a community of bloggers who link up to share what they are reading. To find out what other bloggers are reading, check out the host blogs, <a href="http://www.teachmentortexts.com/">Teach Mentor Texts</a> and <a href="http://www.unleashingreaders.com/">Unleashing Readers</a>, or follow on Twitter at #imwayr. </div><div><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">Recent Reads...</h3><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEi1YTsZfEnoQaOCBnoWTvZcon5RnuIQrhe6L5QUzsxWQr0ohDpWCV_zo9r7NWXIWQQ3o4oI8b5Y70sypuhMoPcJvvRO8lf_-hBTNgPM-pk-X_28s6Y4KpN9VgsZvP3SgEk2D5uZZnXq8pHi5lemB_ZdEjb12L9BJmS9sa0sT_Rg3VHdUS80LsGNBF7RQ/s225/download-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="225" data-original-width="225" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEi1YTsZfEnoQaOCBnoWTvZcon5RnuIQrhe6L5QUzsxWQr0ohDpWCV_zo9r7NWXIWQQ3o4oI8b5Y70sypuhMoPcJvvRO8lf_-hBTNgPM-pk-X_28s6Y4KpN9VgsZvP3SgEk2D5uZZnXq8pHi5lemB_ZdEjb12L9BJmS9sa0sT_Rg3VHdUS80LsGNBF7RQ/w200-h200/download-2.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><i>The Blue Pickup</i> by Natasha Tripplett and illustrated by Monica Mikai</h4><div>A girl helps her grandfather fix cars and inspires him to get his old Blue Pickup running again. I enjoyed the Jamaican setting of this intergenerational story and the theme related to the importance of preserving stories and things of the past.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81s-WBjfC7L._AC_UF1000,1000_QL80_.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="200" src="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81s-WBjfC7L._AC_UF1000,1000_QL80_.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><i>Don't Trust Cats (Life Lessons from Chip the Dog)</i> by Dev Petty and illustrated by Mike Boldt</h4><div>Chip shares wisdom to help others be their best dog self. His first piece of advice is not to trust cats, but he also tells who can be trusted and gives other tidbits of advice. The illustrations are amusing.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/8198YwR9OPL._AC_UF1000,1000_QL80_.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="622" height="200" src="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/8198YwR9OPL._AC_UF1000,1000_QL80_.jpg" width="156" /></a></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><i>Forever and Always</i> by Brittany J. Thurman and illustrated by Shamar Knight-Justice</h4><div>As Olivia waits for her dad to return from work in the evening, the hours seem to pass endlessly. This is a relatable story about anxieties and worries when a parent is away at work. It is lyrical and poignant and includes an author's note that gives further insight into the meaning behind the story.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81iMT3AL1iL._AC_UF1000,1000_QL80_.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="622" height="200" src="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81iMT3AL1iL._AC_UF1000,1000_QL80_.jpg" width="156" /></a></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><i>Gravity is Bringing Me Down</i> by Wendelin Van Draanen and illustrated by Cornelia Li</h4><div>Leda's day begins with her falling out of bed and continues with many mishaps that include tripping and dropping things. She blames all of it on gravity. When she leaves school, her mother knows how to help Leda and gravity get along again. In addition to a cute story, this book will introduce readers to the concept of gravity.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91KeXemWuhL._AC_UF1000,1000_QL80_.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="622" height="200" src="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91KeXemWuhL._AC_UF1000,1000_QL80_.jpg" width="156" /></a></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><i>When You Have to Wait</i> by Melanie Conklin and illustated by Leah Hong</h4><div>Waiting is hard, but there are benefits, too. This is a sweet book about learning to have patience. The illustrations are lovely.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51P-oFDHd5L.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="331" height="200" src="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51P-oFDHd5L.jpg" width="132" /></a></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><i>Not Quite a Ghost</i> by Anne Ursu</h4><div>Violet is starting middle school and her family is also moving to a larger and older house. As she is adjusting to changing friendships and a creepy attic room that gives her nightmares, she also faces some health challenges. The book addresses chronic illness and the frustration of having health issues that can't be diagnosed. </div></div>Lisa Maucionehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17391834262945101696noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8608822337507338034.post-81253610587369112892024-03-04T05:00:00.001-05:002024-03-04T05:00:00.135-05:00Recent Reads<div style="text-align: left;"><div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAisiemYVE12cYOlZfhRJf9qS7IzxmH15lPHZGkPUi59_Scet5SGSa1dlVSIPSO7LfwHlFdbmnfaqEMdIPpr5UhTY5lhcD-0zgvQ1HHdzKDwr87X5BTi8vNUIw5K6n4IWs3XR_koLrku4/s1600/Recent+Reads.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAisiemYVE12cYOlZfhRJf9qS7IzxmH15lPHZGkPUi59_Scet5SGSa1dlVSIPSO7LfwHlFdbmnfaqEMdIPpr5UhTY5lhcD-0zgvQ1HHdzKDwr87X5BTi8vNUIw5K6n4IWs3XR_koLrku4/s200/Recent+Reads.png" width="200" /></a></div><div>Every Monday, I share books I have recently read. I also participate in It’s Monday! What Are You Reading?, a community of bloggers who link up to share what they are reading. To find out what other bloggers are reading, check out the host blogs, <a href="http://www.teachmentortexts.com/">Teach Mentor Texts</a> and <a href="http://www.unleashingreaders.com/">Unleashing Readers</a>, or follow on Twitter at #imwayr. </div><div><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">Recent Reads...</h3><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91Vs5zhTSvL._AC_UF1000,1000_QL80_.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="651" height="200" src="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91Vs5zhTSvL._AC_UF1000,1000_QL80_.jpg" width="163" /></a></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><i>Lucky Duck</i> by Greg Pizzoli</h4></div></div><div style="text-align: left;">Whenever something happens to make Susan the duck feel unlucky, a wolf shows up offering her items that brighten her mood. Readers will recognize the wolf's intent although Susan does not. Lucky for her, a bug has been a keen observer and has a clever solution. An amusing story.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/9120TknwPJL._AC_UF350,350_QL50_.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="350" data-original-width="285" height="200" src="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/9120TknwPJL._AC_UF350,350_QL50_.jpg" width="163" /></a></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><i>Mabel and the Mountain: A Story About Believing in Yourself</i> by Kim Hillyard</h4><div style="text-align: left;">Mabel is a fly with a plan and the knowledge that she shouldn't listen to those who say she can't do something. She decides she is going to climb a mountain and sets out to do it. Although others doubt her, she listens to her heart. This is a sweet story about a very determined character who shows the power of believing in oneself. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/712JUMuR+oL._AC_UF1000,1000_QL80_.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="200" src="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/712JUMuR+oL._AC_UF1000,1000_QL80_.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><i>Peg Gets Crackin'</i> by Jo Renfro</h4><div style="text-align: left;">Feeling safe inside her shell, Peg does not want to hatch when her mother tells her chickadees it's time to start crackin'. Eventually, Peg runs out of room and is forced out of her shell. This is a really fun book with a relatable message about overcoming the uncertainties when it's time to be more independent.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91fZJ+blSUL._AC_UF1000,1000_QL80_.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="722" height="200" src="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91fZJ+blSUL._AC_UF1000,1000_QL80_.jpg" width="181" /></a></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><i>Ramadan Kareem</i> by M.O. Yuksel and illustrated by Hatem Aly</h4><div style="text-align: left;"><div>This is a celebratory book about Ramadan. The narrator of the book, who is fasting for the first time, shares the many joys associated with the month of Ramadan. Those who are unfamiliar with Ramadan will learn from the story, as well as the author's note at the end.</div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91CYNMrP2nL._AC_UF1000,1000_QL80_.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><i><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="658" height="200" src="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91CYNMrP2nL._AC_UF1000,1000_QL80_.jpg" width="165" /></i></a></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><i>The Teeny-Weeny Unicorn</i> by Shawn Harris</h4><div style="text-align: left;">A teeny-weeny unicorn has had enough of being the smallest in his family and runs away. After encountering a gnome in the lawn, the teeny-weeny unicorn doesn't feel so small anymore. This is a fun book showing that one's small size can be an advantage. Love the whimsical illustrations.</div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81ACX0C7ktL._AC_UF1000,1000_QL80_.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="534" height="200" src="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81ACX0C7ktL._AC_UF1000,1000_QL80_.jpg" width="134" /></a></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><i>The Fix-Its: Nail Needs Help (I Can Read Comics Level 3)</i> by Sarah Lynne Reul</h4><div style="text-align: left;">Nail is stuck in a piece of wood and needs help from someone in the toolbox. Hammer tries to help, but ends up making the situation worse. If only Hammer would listen! This early reader in graphic novel format is very clever.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">Adult Reading Recommendation</h3><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81P8Zx2Ri+L._AC_UF1000,1000_QL80_.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="534" height="200" src="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81P8Zx2Ri+L._AC_UF1000,1000_QL80_.jpg" width="134" /></a></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><i>The Father She Went to Find </i>by Carter Wilson</h4><div style="text-align: left;">Penny Bly became a savant when she fell down the stairs as a young child. Since then she has been attending a special school. On her twenty-first birthday, she receives a card from her father, who she hasn't seen since her accident, and decides she is going to leave the school and find him. Penny's journey soon becomes one of adventure, danger, and friendship. This is a psychological thriller with suspense, but it's also an emotional story about finding happiness. There were parts that were a bit over-the-top, but it was a quick and entertaining read. Thanks to the NetGalley for a review copy. The book publishes in April.</div>Lisa Maucionehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17391834262945101696noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8608822337507338034.post-71586394582520288212024-02-19T04:30:00.001-05:002024-02-19T04:30:00.145-05:00Recent Reads<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAisiemYVE12cYOlZfhRJf9qS7IzxmH15lPHZGkPUi59_Scet5SGSa1dlVSIPSO7LfwHlFdbmnfaqEMdIPpr5UhTY5lhcD-0zgvQ1HHdzKDwr87X5BTi8vNUIw5K6n4IWs3XR_koLrku4/s1600/Recent+Reads.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAisiemYVE12cYOlZfhRJf9qS7IzxmH15lPHZGkPUi59_Scet5SGSa1dlVSIPSO7LfwHlFdbmnfaqEMdIPpr5UhTY5lhcD-0zgvQ1HHdzKDwr87X5BTi8vNUIw5K6n4IWs3XR_koLrku4/s200/Recent+Reads.png" width="200" /></a></div><div>Every Monday, I share books I have recently read. I also participate in It’s Monday! What Are You Reading?, a community of bloggers who link up to share what they are reading. To find out what other bloggers are reading, check out the host blogs, <a href="http://www.teachmentortexts.com/">Teach Mentor Texts</a> and <a href="http://www.unleashingreaders.com/">Unleashing Readers</a>, or follow on Twitter at #imwayr. </div><div><br /></div><div>Recent Reads...</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWi3zttWgd_GUXwF7It1BqoaTaWTMleri5POlTslm3EtGt4xvzVkXZPw73Lguh6MoJgW3tqT_1hcD7jgm_LCU6z078D1tzbJbpfzbLgtFa2CFlqtWeKmAGlUtrwoXnZrq0P9P7cn7TK_hyphenhyphenQ80g9jqgjFfg-hdNsCjTXduk3Jzk0ETcu3srVhkaYKyLSBE/s251/download.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="251" data-original-width="201" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWi3zttWgd_GUXwF7It1BqoaTaWTMleri5POlTslm3EtGt4xvzVkXZPw73Lguh6MoJgW3tqT_1hcD7jgm_LCU6z078D1tzbJbpfzbLgtFa2CFlqtWeKmAGlUtrwoXnZrq0P9P7cn7TK_hyphenhyphenQ80g9jqgjFfg-hdNsCjTXduk3Jzk0ETcu3srVhkaYKyLSBE/w160-h200/download.jpg" width="160" /></a></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><i>Could You Ever Waddle With Penguins!?</i> by Sandra Markle and illustrated by Vanessa Morales</h4><div>Readers will learn facts about Adélie penguins and what life would be like if they lived with them. The format of this book is engaging and the combination of photos and illustrations is cool, too. </div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7MlYzJXnTDLKaL0x3uVgYOdlay1HKAGeOvsuW6pTXOSzg_904E5bfcZ0Rm98NUTppPvdLD7X3Ll5KhXuc2JwAF9-UmS_1E0S3xYS24DVQM2UnY92CUP6pl8QD-no4p3H7GmnhDG4WPUv2PgrHhBxR7e8sQ6-Vr7KgZVF_8Ko9JA1zMQM6kWPpcbCaPkU/s255/download-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="255" data-original-width="198" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7MlYzJXnTDLKaL0x3uVgYOdlay1HKAGeOvsuW6pTXOSzg_904E5bfcZ0Rm98NUTppPvdLD7X3Ll5KhXuc2JwAF9-UmS_1E0S3xYS24DVQM2UnY92CUP6pl8QD-no4p3H7GmnhDG4WPUv2PgrHhBxR7e8sQ6-Vr7KgZVF_8Ko9JA1zMQM6kWPpcbCaPkU/w155-h200/download-1.jpg" width="155" /></a></div></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><i>Cranky</i> by Phuc Tran and illustrated by Pete Oswald</h4><div>Cranky is crankier than usual and does not want to talk about it. Cranky's friends try to help and don't understand why their efforts aren't working. This book shows the importance of giving others space and communicating one's needs. The construction vehicles as characters, the illustrations, and the puns are all a lot of fun.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieWDDGvNrLHRsdT1okVp_nVamhLlLcihsrMyrEf61mTO2mr9rb3lyHE7c4I-pfMkfj9wcZ6uqFSSDza22cnqu0z3Yb_Zwpzkps4PVFmUdnpQcNAKrCLp6ECEBaozmY7IDzqpLnJIP9wjHCNyvGJE8xDiU2Zy5pIGkS527EHbheaZICcpjxIC8QcOq8Rbg/s225/download-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="225" data-original-width="225" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieWDDGvNrLHRsdT1okVp_nVamhLlLcihsrMyrEf61mTO2mr9rb3lyHE7c4I-pfMkfj9wcZ6uqFSSDza22cnqu0z3Yb_Zwpzkps4PVFmUdnpQcNAKrCLp6ECEBaozmY7IDzqpLnJIP9wjHCNyvGJE8xDiU2Zy5pIGkS527EHbheaZICcpjxIC8QcOq8Rbg/w200-h200/download-2.jpg" width="200" /></a></div></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><i>Have You Seen Mikki Olsen?</i> by Alex MacDonald</h4><div>Penguin and his favorite toy named Mikki Olsen spend all their time together. At the end of a busy day, Penguin loses track of the toy. As Penguin searches, readers will be amused that they know where they pink bear is located. A cute and silly story.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVduLnWzMnS68gJWuCmMgQPUSuouWYOfvXShM5vClAh1cDAX6pmFsrbUdAxgViEHR_yEfv562LvTcljPl-EoMCk60ZWcpzZ-4iCfdzyQ3CjthuYGdjMgUTgHZaVJNhhDcUObkaNqWD8YvMuQp20iIkCXG4KNBwd6hgtlebJRXugzsB2bG1KFY1Aenbdn0/s225/download-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="225" data-original-width="225" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVduLnWzMnS68gJWuCmMgQPUSuouWYOfvXShM5vClAh1cDAX6pmFsrbUdAxgViEHR_yEfv562LvTcljPl-EoMCk60ZWcpzZ-4iCfdzyQ3CjthuYGdjMgUTgHZaVJNhhDcUObkaNqWD8YvMuQp20iIkCXG4KNBwd6hgtlebJRXugzsB2bG1KFY1Aenbdn0/w200-h200/download-3.jpg" width="200" /></a></div></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><i>I Am Money</i> by Julia Cook and Garrett Gunderson and illustrated by Josh Cleland</h4><div>This is a fun approach to teaching readers about money including how to earn it, save it, spend it, and share it. There are lots of tips about how to be financially responsible.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrijnoIY-j1NVGeGaDDodwW3uIVDoQqLLmPHlRRt8ixLjny2tEWQwjDMmhVpwcDPHahQwcPb6OzVcHLDAcSic3JOaSis6i9A_1BJdFW0vAouZmC7xzUzwBZzeD0RuqTtxeA86ZIqfAlUWrC_ZhjKyaLSRR72qeqpPD_rwTNSFJURUdgnOuzfUH51q9-Wk/s255/download-4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><i><img border="0" data-original-height="198" data-original-width="255" height="155" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrijnoIY-j1NVGeGaDDodwW3uIVDoQqLLmPHlRRt8ixLjny2tEWQwjDMmhVpwcDPHahQwcPb6OzVcHLDAcSic3JOaSis6i9A_1BJdFW0vAouZmC7xzUzwBZzeD0RuqTtxeA86ZIqfAlUWrC_ZhjKyaLSRR72qeqpPD_rwTNSFJURUdgnOuzfUH51q9-Wk/w200-h155/download-4.jpg" width="200" /></i></a></div></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><i>The Three Little Tardigrades</i> by Sandra Fay</h4><div>Mother Tardigrade sends her three little tardigrades, Gavin, Colin, and Doug, off into the world. Not having ever left their droplet of H₂O, the little tardigrades are hesitant, but each head off to their preferred destination. Just as they each are going to make themselves comfortable in their new home, they find themselves face-to-face with the Big Hairy Wolf Spider. This is a unique take on a popular fairytale and sure to get readers interested in learning more about the tardigrade.</div><div><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">Adult Reading Recommendations</h3><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN9DAEW3wZfuVcON2fSvH1ol7rdrOWxokuvtmTJefjr7u8CjN1TJD8ctCrM-1krxEqjQjlo4WS4zCDx07UhwuURTY90mx_dyXv6avK3r6TrtPjKUzG3Dy1Q81l7tcgTgmkSfmYEAQxs8uP-012QiHakIhD-8SzqtZ5nzAZLEnA8DMC30jUDfX4EJ4SecA/s276/download-5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="276" data-original-width="183" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN9DAEW3wZfuVcON2fSvH1ol7rdrOWxokuvtmTJefjr7u8CjN1TJD8ctCrM-1krxEqjQjlo4WS4zCDx07UhwuURTY90mx_dyXv6avK3r6TrtPjKUzG3Dy1Q81l7tcgTgmkSfmYEAQxs8uP-012QiHakIhD-8SzqtZ5nzAZLEnA8DMC30jUDfX4EJ4SecA/w133-h200/download-5.jpg" width="133" /></a></div></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><i>Who to Believe</i> by Edwin Hill</h4><div>A restaurant owner, in the small fictional town of Montreith, on the coast of Massachusetts, has recently been murdered and, as the crime is still being investigated, the community is a little on edge. The book alternates between the perspective of a few different characters whose lives are interconnected and each one of them has secrets. The plot kept me guessing and there were a few surprising twists. I enjoyed the setting which the author, who is from Massachusetts, noted at the end was partly based on the town I grew up in. </div>Lisa Maucionehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17391834262945101696noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8608822337507338034.post-88009059790821328732024-02-05T04:30:00.001-05:002024-02-05T04:30:00.137-05:00Recent Reads<div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAisiemYVE12cYOlZfhRJf9qS7IzxmH15lPHZGkPUi59_Scet5SGSa1dlVSIPSO7LfwHlFdbmnfaqEMdIPpr5UhTY5lhcD-0zgvQ1HHdzKDwr87X5BTi8vNUIw5K6n4IWs3XR_koLrku4/s1600/Recent+Reads.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAisiemYVE12cYOlZfhRJf9qS7IzxmH15lPHZGkPUi59_Scet5SGSa1dlVSIPSO7LfwHlFdbmnfaqEMdIPpr5UhTY5lhcD-0zgvQ1HHdzKDwr87X5BTi8vNUIw5K6n4IWs3XR_koLrku4/s200/Recent+Reads.png" width="200" /></a></div><div>Every Monday, I share books I have recently read. I also participate in It’s Monday! What Are You Reading?, a community of bloggers who link up to share what they are reading. To find out what other bloggers are reading, check out the host blogs, <a href="http://www.teachmentortexts.com/">Teach Mentor Texts</a> and <a href="http://www.unleashingreaders.com/">Unleashing Readers</a>, or follow on Twitter at #imwayr. </div><div><br /></div><h3>Recent Reads...</h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWyzknMYlkM0rq3OwSm7ySgTHJP-26JdI795B8S5dwaW6QMbzwd4uAQ6BkUdL6NhsiuANRgSlvmjPC21cM__BU5AJuQ0rLBP6goxDYNKmBHqUc6Qv06bOTDhixGN8g4r7CnT2LA7Vv1scngY4VT5LRZ3nci2BnNs_7c4jjTzYg1-jyTbRkNLqVPGM14XY/s225/download.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="225" data-original-width="225" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWyzknMYlkM0rq3OwSm7ySgTHJP-26JdI795B8S5dwaW6QMbzwd4uAQ6BkUdL6NhsiuANRgSlvmjPC21cM__BU5AJuQ0rLBP6goxDYNKmBHqUc6Qv06bOTDhixGN8g4r7CnT2LA7Vv1scngY4VT5LRZ3nci2BnNs_7c4jjTzYg1-jyTbRkNLqVPGM14XY/w200-h200/download.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><i>Cupig: The Valentine's Day Pig</i> by Claire Tattersfield and illustrated by Rob Sayegh Jr.</h4><div>This is a silly rhyming story about Cupig, a pig whose arrows go a little off course during a storm. Instead of bringing pairs together, her Valentine's mishap results in break-ups. Cupig knows she must make it all right again. There are lots of fun puns.</div><div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1q1nbonZXc8_QAY7po2yIBV6-S5NAjaCnogd9UlucjtBR92o-Wk5g_TSUJBZl7O1C28GHJ-5qXSvIEZ2L0tTLlxjf9D_yaAIvkiRxP-4NdyuPJ1xa9br2PBaeB-zSTA1sQ_1J0BglgXAZwZLPG_xrhdO-FXmathERjS49eivBXX3KcrBmyPKgWqXhgtc/s255/download-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="255" data-original-width="198" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1q1nbonZXc8_QAY7po2yIBV6-S5NAjaCnogd9UlucjtBR92o-Wk5g_TSUJBZl7O1C28GHJ-5qXSvIEZ2L0tTLlxjf9D_yaAIvkiRxP-4NdyuPJ1xa9br2PBaeB-zSTA1sQ_1J0BglgXAZwZLPG_xrhdO-FXmathERjS49eivBXX3KcrBmyPKgWqXhgtc/w155-h200/download-1.jpg" width="155" /></a></div></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><i>Elijah's Easter Suit</i> by Brentom Jackson and illustrated by Emmanuel Boateng</h4><div>Elijah wants the perfect Easter suit so that he will be the first kid at church to get a special shout-out from the Reverend. Inspired by a few members of his church community, he creates a suit that honors his culture and family history. A charming book about tradition.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwU_V8Z1C4wlbMjLV7ynUoyfPjM1RphYXekezDPbMoEIYPZzZnez39zirWl0M4XxnTV4PNDFfSL_q4Kvln5e5UkomH64U5At-n_TqQfqc2Z6gLzyiaDc_Li2yTbsTHr58tBcIJ4bWkEy5EcXURVX12GQ4pL0StzPljVF7YEKj8ntXlnOaXIjG94Ret3yk/s279/download-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="279" data-original-width="180" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwU_V8Z1C4wlbMjLV7ynUoyfPjM1RphYXekezDPbMoEIYPZzZnez39zirWl0M4XxnTV4PNDFfSL_q4Kvln5e5UkomH64U5At-n_TqQfqc2Z6gLzyiaDc_Li2yTbsTHr58tBcIJ4bWkEy5EcXURVX12GQ4pL0StzPljVF7YEKj8ntXlnOaXIjG94Ret3yk/w129-h200/download-2.jpg" width="129" /></a></div></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><i>The Red Fruit</i> by Lee Gee Eun</h4><div>A baby bear climbs a tree thinking there will be more delicious red fruit. Whenever the fruit appears within reach, the bear realizes what appears to be fruit is something else entirely. The mostly black and white illustrations are lovely and pull the reader into the bear's risky adventure.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEHHWjwAHdaYWOLpcge6WW2kIPzAwSwNnguo8ncZlu8ZRM2bcpEJ2uGhFBym5sUdeTp0nR8wnc7J0sjaOE2PncB8W0V2ec4up0RUtItNoOj-ohrOaU1HVesM87j7tcmVNVC1e8BM9GIpKGjjlS-klbWxvbR_Q2T4DCFULB-XXfvrvWl6fSdVOwlRIly7w/s261/download-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="261" data-original-width="193" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEHHWjwAHdaYWOLpcge6WW2kIPzAwSwNnguo8ncZlu8ZRM2bcpEJ2uGhFBym5sUdeTp0nR8wnc7J0sjaOE2PncB8W0V2ec4up0RUtItNoOj-ohrOaU1HVesM87j7tcmVNVC1e8BM9GIpKGjjlS-klbWxvbR_Q2T4DCFULB-XXfvrvWl6fSdVOwlRIly7w/w148-h200/download-3.jpg" width="148" /></a></div></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><i>Sam's New Sister </i>by Michelle Olson</h4><div>Although Sam is the smallest button in the craft box, and because of this misses out on some things, he enjoys the attention he receives. That changes when a new button is adopted and he is now a big brother. Sam runs away to escape his sister, but when she is in need he realizes it's not so bad to have a little sister after all. The artwork in this book is great. There are three other books in the series featuring characters from the craft box.</div><div><br /></div><div><h3 style="text-align: left;">Adult Reading Recommendation</h3><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipnDb_6c9ZRgml6avnNj61WfXIL1_YHEglWaoC9koNavQE2q_H5nkZeqbnCwR6yhf_CJ6_5I4PdiRZaHopITj4UB98qb7rWEUiLRlDAUgtMMNBo9PQGzb8qfEYfwMjRPzOi6JW-YpUKe_iX2yb8xMea0sO2WZ842LMH8eDhyphenhyphenUXZz6DpQAq34Wk2jFje1M/s275/download-4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="275" data-original-width="183" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipnDb_6c9ZRgml6avnNj61WfXIL1_YHEglWaoC9koNavQE2q_H5nkZeqbnCwR6yhf_CJ6_5I4PdiRZaHopITj4UB98qb7rWEUiLRlDAUgtMMNBo9PQGzb8qfEYfwMjRPzOi6JW-YpUKe_iX2yb8xMea0sO2WZ842LMH8eDhyphenhyphenUXZz6DpQAq34Wk2jFje1M/w133-h200/download-4.jpg" width="133" /></a></div></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><i>The Women</i> by Kristin Hannah</h4><div><span>This is an intense and heart-wrenching book. I had tears in my eyes within the first fifty pages and many times after that. Frankie joins the Army as a nurse, spends two years serving in Vietnam, and then returns home to her family, who like many others in the country are not welcoming upon her return. Although the book is almost five hundred pages, I read it in a weekend because it was such a compelling read. Some of the plot is predictable, but the insight into the time period was fascinating to me. I've read more books than I can count about World War II, but I realized when reading this one that I haven't read any about the Vietnam War. Not having as much knowledge as I probably should have about this time in history, I found this to be an impactful read.</span></div></div>Lisa Maucionehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17391834262945101696noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8608822337507338034.post-25261084791285522142024-01-29T04:30:00.001-05:002024-01-29T04:30:00.128-05:00Recent Reads<div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAisiemYVE12cYOlZfhRJf9qS7IzxmH15lPHZGkPUi59_Scet5SGSa1dlVSIPSO7LfwHlFdbmnfaqEMdIPpr5UhTY5lhcD-0zgvQ1HHdzKDwr87X5BTi8vNUIw5K6n4IWs3XR_koLrku4/s1600/Recent+Reads.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAisiemYVE12cYOlZfhRJf9qS7IzxmH15lPHZGkPUi59_Scet5SGSa1dlVSIPSO7LfwHlFdbmnfaqEMdIPpr5UhTY5lhcD-0zgvQ1HHdzKDwr87X5BTi8vNUIw5K6n4IWs3XR_koLrku4/s200/Recent+Reads.png" width="200" /></a></div><div>Every Monday, I share books I have recently read. I also participate in It’s Monday! What Are You Reading?, a community of bloggers who link up to share what they are reading. To find out what other bloggers are reading, check out the host blogs, <a href="http://www.teachmentortexts.com/">Teach Mentor Texts</a> and <a href="http://www.unleashingreaders.com/">Unleashing Readers</a>, or follow on Twitter at #imwayr. </div><div><br /></div><h3>Recent Reads...</h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc6AzunULBxogVySZ9cd82MFUHoXILqwfCLETVbWz9LWmjfyw1WRDJbYACI8BkKirbq3y7KejU860pbSuzucbniy4JsPgoRuOSkg97lrKcflu4dhSIyMpxVKf0tW3V43Xf-tOjnUKRDlaqF2X091c4SVuuZZA_lRImIeWYNio6ANQLvYqAujlb7zxMaTM/s230/download.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="230" data-original-width="219" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc6AzunULBxogVySZ9cd82MFUHoXILqwfCLETVbWz9LWmjfyw1WRDJbYACI8BkKirbq3y7KejU860pbSuzucbniy4JsPgoRuOSkg97lrKcflu4dhSIyMpxVKf0tW3V43Xf-tOjnUKRDlaqF2X091c4SVuuZZA_lRImIeWYNio6ANQLvYqAujlb7zxMaTM/w190-h200/download.jpg" width="190" /></a></div><h4 style="text-align: left;">Cheeky Chick! By Julia Jarman and illustrated by Tom Knight</h4><div>One chick ignores Mother Hen when she says to stay near the henhouse. With a desire to see the world, the chick goes for a walk alone and encounters a fox who feels like having a bite to eat. Readers will root for chick and cheer as the fox is outsmarted. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV0xdwE76ni1_2sW00R0KaarGtTvbfnRoCbZVta72Y6Pbk7Gop9uICuAgl23pFVuZFjyzrJBKnrEUHlcMEreHoak3jpcF8yui3ksCjeVEFhQqWl1lvwg69XJdi0bRSOdHQpS9Gava8ErG7AWI-cvjAkF9d-OtLWQ9imZJAanG4CN2TbbhLa12vU6k1Z6g/s241/download.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="241" data-original-width="209" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV0xdwE76ni1_2sW00R0KaarGtTvbfnRoCbZVta72Y6Pbk7Gop9uICuAgl23pFVuZFjyzrJBKnrEUHlcMEreHoak3jpcF8yui3ksCjeVEFhQqWl1lvwg69XJdi0bRSOdHQpS9Gava8ErG7AWI-cvjAkF9d-OtLWQ9imZJAanG4CN2TbbhLa12vU6k1Z6g/w173-h200/download.jpg" width="173" /></a></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><i>Creep, Leap, Crunch! A Food Chain Story</i> by Jody Jensen Shaffer and illustrated by Christopher Silas Neal</h4><div>A rhyming text told with a cumulative structure describes the process of the food chain. More information about each of the animals in the book is included at the end.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhexuF-rCaAN7YTtwZlF4AExFXC0PEkP_3MbsV1D_HSasNGxKaPZlJX0XtCA0MM-K6KVvjD8YNSQrBvoAvRL4xTD_vMaXIW-3XclIhyphenhyphenaY_i6RJwXlEVwIAw3B17GQJ_ZjN5jkgPvMAZ3g0LwWeYBouMPMG8nf4ohn1cVjpUnIfo0XVkQl4SEJ3yxRRsgoc/s225/download.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="225" data-original-width="225" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhexuF-rCaAN7YTtwZlF4AExFXC0PEkP_3MbsV1D_HSasNGxKaPZlJX0XtCA0MM-K6KVvjD8YNSQrBvoAvRL4xTD_vMaXIW-3XclIhyphenhyphenaY_i6RJwXlEVwIAw3B17GQJ_ZjN5jkgPvMAZ3g0LwWeYBouMPMG8nf4ohn1cVjpUnIfo0XVkQl4SEJ3yxRRsgoc/w200-h200/download.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><i>Grandma's Roof Garden</i> by Tang Wei and translated by Kelly Zhang</h4><div>The grandma living on the top floor of an apartment building in a neighborhood in China grows a roof garden. When her garden containers are overflowing with vegetables she has a wonderful idea about what to do. This is a sweet book about generosity and community.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO_-EKi5xtxGyE-jqW3SjSUAf0hWvxbkI50VsTVA9q__v2C3RRudOiLdd1TYiyp7CwREUB5gSFbLNUwQKAmApwROhUaQeJC4h4ciUSfBA7HIyyTL_FFqWhx3RGMjOmXD_bpMkNYQnv0-T2MEcOtAnOKDj5iCYmNwZ4AUeKsrQg1P-0WRJoNSdTe0noJqA/s229/download-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="229" data-original-width="220" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO_-EKi5xtxGyE-jqW3SjSUAf0hWvxbkI50VsTVA9q__v2C3RRudOiLdd1TYiyp7CwREUB5gSFbLNUwQKAmApwROhUaQeJC4h4ciUSfBA7HIyyTL_FFqWhx3RGMjOmXD_bpMkNYQnv0-T2MEcOtAnOKDj5iCYmNwZ4AUeKsrQg1P-0WRJoNSdTe0noJqA/w192-h200/download-3.jpg" width="192" /></a></div></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><i>How Do You Become Friends with the Moon?</i> by Ghazaleh Bigdelou </h4><div>The child and dragon have a lot of questions about the world, but what they really want to find out is if the moon will come over. They are determined to make it happen. This is a sweet and whimsical book. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2uoXMCWzBH43RcNrs1RVoL1rQ61LDa60X82RlMJv-jZPKcui1Kqg7xrPD7gI85jqTLLvNY-nQKBKohBjTxDBGeSX4v2wOmUIYFs1J8qN7gy34R9kqLkq56ZQBHORnVkPk0H4ikMvQvlHAx5hOCHd5EDIxaoYfKcUpZyZp1yhwQqJaqG6TJGF8A6XynB4/s225/download-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="225" data-original-width="225" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2uoXMCWzBH43RcNrs1RVoL1rQ61LDa60X82RlMJv-jZPKcui1Kqg7xrPD7gI85jqTLLvNY-nQKBKohBjTxDBGeSX4v2wOmUIYFs1J8qN7gy34R9kqLkq56ZQBHORnVkPk0H4ikMvQvlHAx5hOCHd5EDIxaoYfKcUpZyZp1yhwQqJaqG6TJGF8A6XynB4/w200-h200/download-1.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><i>To Dogs, with Love: A Love Letter to the Dogs</i> Who Help Us by Maria Gianferrari and illustrated by Ishaa Lobo</h4><div>Dog lovers will be able to relate to this love letter to dogs which tells the many reasons they are adored by so many. The book also shows the many ways dogs can help people.</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoDp6WkBJiDqwOTpQUAWDbxNkxjtLnMTrPAsng1qOvklRytynQMHXnqryo_wlIMb21bty0gfNBzdZcaZBDC7uI3bH-jpWWJdi0a0D9_QbPknujOVn5ez8um6vpqVv9Li-fIk88ABFJHuW_BMVfD3v4gT0ojwLxdytO_X2uUM1pgT9oM7o_yWOhEtmU2xI/s256/download-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="256" data-original-width="197" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoDp6WkBJiDqwOTpQUAWDbxNkxjtLnMTrPAsng1qOvklRytynQMHXnqryo_wlIMb21bty0gfNBzdZcaZBDC7uI3bH-jpWWJdi0a0D9_QbPknujOVn5ez8um6vpqVv9Li-fIk88ABFJHuW_BMVfD3v4gT0ojwLxdytO_X2uUM1pgT9oM7o_yWOhEtmU2xI/w154-h200/download-2.jpg" width="154" /></a></div></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><i>Horse and Buggy On Wheels! </i>by Ethan Long</h4><div>Horse has a skateboard and is showing off different tricks. Horse isn't having much success with the tricks, but Buggy is there to off safety equipment and a lesson about learning to do something new. A fun book for early readers.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNSiAsMqUjlDDwGG0ib_PR9zL8jU93RmvJ6pUdC2IVo33wUo8DByvZTbGHrG_RNxcXX9v8og-QrM4OMi7ZKC5DIw7GbiivNU-K15m8X2H6EFqu2IReHWdJHi-lk-vSdFgovIrYVFa7kBxS0Llzm4BRUcKyc7MJeCpXJPhNwwyPnVBGmQBPWZhluQc7qwI/s275/download-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="275" data-original-width="183" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNSiAsMqUjlDDwGG0ib_PR9zL8jU93RmvJ6pUdC2IVo33wUo8DByvZTbGHrG_RNxcXX9v8og-QrM4OMi7ZKC5DIw7GbiivNU-K15m8X2H6EFqu2IReHWdJHi-lk-vSdFgovIrYVFa7kBxS0Llzm4BRUcKyc7MJeCpXJPhNwwyPnVBGmQBPWZhluQc7qwI/w133-h200/download-1.jpg" width="133" /></a></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><i>Rex Finds an Egg (Rex and Oslo)</i> by Doug Cushman</h4></div><div>Rex and Oslo find an egg and wonder what kind it is. As they make guesses about the egg, readers will learn about various animals that lay eggs. The book ends on a humorous note. </div></div>Lisa Maucionehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17391834262945101696noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8608822337507338034.post-41434079252025657302024-01-15T05:30:00.001-05:002024-01-15T05:30:00.134-05:00Recent Reads<div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAisiemYVE12cYOlZfhRJf9qS7IzxmH15lPHZGkPUi59_Scet5SGSa1dlVSIPSO7LfwHlFdbmnfaqEMdIPpr5UhTY5lhcD-0zgvQ1HHdzKDwr87X5BTi8vNUIw5K6n4IWs3XR_koLrku4/s1600/Recent+Reads.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAisiemYVE12cYOlZfhRJf9qS7IzxmH15lPHZGkPUi59_Scet5SGSa1dlVSIPSO7LfwHlFdbmnfaqEMdIPpr5UhTY5lhcD-0zgvQ1HHdzKDwr87X5BTi8vNUIw5K6n4IWs3XR_koLrku4/s200/Recent+Reads.png" width="200" /></a></div><div>Every Monday, I share books I have recently read. I also participate in It’s Monday! What Are You Reading?, a community of bloggers who link up to share what they are reading. To find out what other bloggers are reading, check out the host blogs, <a href="http://www.teachmentortexts.com/">Teach Mentor Texts</a> and <a href="http://www.unleashingreaders.com/">Unleashing Readers</a>, or follow on Twitter at #imwayr. </div><div><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">Recent Reads...</h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxE7ejfB969fmYZcH-nxDLdotosiBqi9bM8sASwqqLuq7JYvIke2eqyb7b3jtnDTVNdgjEOA_bYBMc_YJ3P0SGSb-BhPW5rOExe02OOMuZwpyaixMoj5QF8ztWZ4cLv53VdanotORcraFGFU6g4VQnu8s8UsPDvAgBOsHhTwKnC5DcLQ_G8hw2rUQnNe0/s255/download.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="198" data-original-width="255" height="155" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxE7ejfB969fmYZcH-nxDLdotosiBqi9bM8sASwqqLuq7JYvIke2eqyb7b3jtnDTVNdgjEOA_bYBMc_YJ3P0SGSb-BhPW5rOExe02OOMuZwpyaixMoj5QF8ztWZ4cLv53VdanotORcraFGFU6g4VQnu8s8UsPDvAgBOsHhTwKnC5DcLQ_G8hw2rUQnNe0/w200-h155/download.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><i>Buffalo Fluffalo</i> by Bess Kalb and illustrated by Erin Kraan</h4><div>Buffalo Fluffalo is a grumbling creaturing, scaring away any animal who tries to brighten his mood. After a rainstorm that leaves Buffalo Fluffalo without his fluff he learns that acting tuffalo isn't necessary. The word play is a lot of fun and the story is very amusing. </div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7TYq0fVRV5ebg-XH4xU7bGyOdE66YTBgKmyZaMfJPWCeNHYQ6rDCX1MD8WdgUDzcleNgSmTUYpbObMBbYIjPoPXRjAxkIvYr5Jsk7gkNb1w-qO_rDwCB1C6qmBg6rtzob-CiEVd4_aLxkEgOD49viHgrqAwBFHwzXBMkiGmuXS5n3A-HRkSm_QLEoYrs/s252/download-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="252" data-original-width="200" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7TYq0fVRV5ebg-XH4xU7bGyOdE66YTBgKmyZaMfJPWCeNHYQ6rDCX1MD8WdgUDzcleNgSmTUYpbObMBbYIjPoPXRjAxkIvYr5Jsk7gkNb1w-qO_rDwCB1C6qmBg6rtzob-CiEVd4_aLxkEgOD49viHgrqAwBFHwzXBMkiGmuXS5n3A-HRkSm_QLEoYrs/w159-h200/download-1.jpg" width="159" /></a></div></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><i>Tea With an Old Giant</i> by Jane Yolen and illustrated by Paolo Domeniconi</h4><div>In an unlikely story of friendship, a lonely giant walks into a small town and befriends a girl there who is small, but brave. The story has an old-fashioned feel with really interesting pictures that show how large the giant is in comparison to the town and people who live there.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGiXAF933uI7j1pbbYpxyyQjYnR78759ZiPF8Tpm8dND4EUgSTZL9Ukz_rxT3sXnh0SC1S_w4D9sj5diHQGgOE5lZaHpKIegNwVMM5KsD8v9Vk0-sKwhqpaeoDjdVP1r7F9VJDnH0CF3RhgsutAXYE94t25xw72QySYTyg3HrIotbA4vBodNCqn_zjfmI/s254/download-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="198" data-original-width="254" height="156" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGiXAF933uI7j1pbbYpxyyQjYnR78759ZiPF8Tpm8dND4EUgSTZL9Ukz_rxT3sXnh0SC1S_w4D9sj5diHQGgOE5lZaHpKIegNwVMM5KsD8v9Vk0-sKwhqpaeoDjdVP1r7F9VJDnH0CF3RhgsutAXYE94t25xw72QySYTyg3HrIotbA4vBodNCqn_zjfmI/w200-h156/download-2.jpg" width="200" /></a></div></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><i>When the Stars Came Home</i> by Brittany Luby and illustrated by Natasha Donovan</h4><div>When Ojiig moves to the city he misses his grandparents, seeing the stars, and his family's previous way of life. His family tries to find a way to bring the stars to him. Nothing seems to work until he becomes involved in learning about his past and finally he knows the meaning of home. A very heartfelt book.</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_GQwNdCx48GCTlOSJo-iTEeEXWT-OC34E_WtQsVeasa87iWDw5sNnGgi_M4UfHq-WuIUZVACZrnwLnIdwT72aHKGz6lm_PEimVgT-sY4sTy5NqhWIgfNdPRG4tYh1Y2vBXWB0ZUB727rWMYhlrU7fcfIKrpoVokgH7pyT-4uigK017ZTX-ISQDFAwZuQ/s276/download-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="276" data-original-width="183" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_GQwNdCx48GCTlOSJo-iTEeEXWT-OC34E_WtQsVeasa87iWDw5sNnGgi_M4UfHq-WuIUZVACZrnwLnIdwT72aHKGz6lm_PEimVgT-sY4sTy5NqhWIgfNdPRG4tYh1Y2vBXWB0ZUB727rWMYhlrU7fcfIKrpoVokgH7pyT-4uigK017ZTX-ISQDFAwZuQ/w133-h200/download-3.jpg" width="133" /></a></div></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><i>Drawing Deena</i> by Hena Khan</h4><div>This is an empowering novel about navigating family relationships and managing anxiety. As a seventh-grader dealing with challenges that will resonate with many middle grader readers, Deena is a relatable character. Thanks for the publisher for sending me an advanced reader copy. The book publishes in February.</div></div>Lisa Maucionehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17391834262945101696noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8608822337507338034.post-35217136136901555022024-01-08T05:00:00.001-05:002024-01-08T05:00:00.151-05:00Recent Reads<div style="text-align: left;"><div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAisiemYVE12cYOlZfhRJf9qS7IzxmH15lPHZGkPUi59_Scet5SGSa1dlVSIPSO7LfwHlFdbmnfaqEMdIPpr5UhTY5lhcD-0zgvQ1HHdzKDwr87X5BTi8vNUIw5K6n4IWs3XR_koLrku4/s1600/Recent+Reads.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAisiemYVE12cYOlZfhRJf9qS7IzxmH15lPHZGkPUi59_Scet5SGSa1dlVSIPSO7LfwHlFdbmnfaqEMdIPpr5UhTY5lhcD-0zgvQ1HHdzKDwr87X5BTi8vNUIw5K6n4IWs3XR_koLrku4/s200/Recent+Reads.png" width="200" /></a></div><div>Every Monday, I share books I have recently read. I also participate in It’s Monday! What Are You Reading?, a community of bloggers who link up to share what they are reading. To find out what other bloggers are reading, check out the host blogs, <a href="http://www.teachmentortexts.com/">Teach Mentor Texts</a> and <a href="http://www.unleashingreaders.com/">Unleashing Readers</a>, or follow on Twitter at #imwayr. </div></div><div><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">Recent Reads...</h3></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2uO0NNxVVZEwTWDtYJM6A3AwqD-dilWLqpvxdP_IE74U27bH97k4P0swwYEKqRI2_vrrK-7BsGTtpKBhgxhgXX9a8L4nudMhrvAwZyFbsMgT4XoxIR4J0pcBIEqAUtPrfE_FLBHMLpL7Xphm6h1M-iCTkonIPm1A-SZ5eqwPJF2WRz80fqdYotKphyphenhyphenZs/s255/download.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="198" data-original-width="255" height="155" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2uO0NNxVVZEwTWDtYJM6A3AwqD-dilWLqpvxdP_IE74U27bH97k4P0swwYEKqRI2_vrrK-7BsGTtpKBhgxhgXX9a8L4nudMhrvAwZyFbsMgT4XoxIR4J0pcBIEqAUtPrfE_FLBHMLpL7Xphm6h1M-iCTkonIPm1A-SZ5eqwPJF2WRz80fqdYotKphyphenhyphenZs/w200-h155/download.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><i>Boys Don't Fry</i> by Kimberly Lee and illustrated by Charlene Chua</h4><div style="text-align: left;"><span>Jin is never asked to help in the kitchen and when he offers his aunts dismiss him. Only his Mamah is willing to give him a chance. She encourages him to cook from his heart and his confidence grows. A very sweet book.</span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXxx8xIHT84F5ogmz9BKJQBwXm1IVW-0BVyKXb8f_mg3F0E45flj4BkuXDZtliWZU6VfbEpG7FbkrAeJPYzrh0uj65qx2S_Uw4TXIZBfcREUbVueFMadtutQe8B8HfJq-RSA5pLv3RoY72E59MI-RJEdJNOZORXt3uyg7VlaL7kGXnZdrXogYy5ZXM4Gs/s255/download-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="255" data-original-width="197" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXxx8xIHT84F5ogmz9BKJQBwXm1IVW-0BVyKXb8f_mg3F0E45flj4BkuXDZtliWZU6VfbEpG7FbkrAeJPYzrh0uj65qx2S_Uw4TXIZBfcREUbVueFMadtutQe8B8HfJq-RSA5pLv3RoY72E59MI-RJEdJNOZORXt3uyg7VlaL7kGXnZdrXogYy5ZXM4Gs/w155-h200/download-2.jpg" width="155" /></a></div></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><i>Hornbeam All In</i> by Cynthia Rylant and illustrated by Arthur Howard</h4><div style="text-align: left;">Each of the three stories in this picture book tell about Hornbeam and introduce readers to one of his friends. Hornbeam, the moose, and each of his friends are all endearing. Cynthia Rylant has a knack for creating characters kids will love.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCww5UIyQhzDUFwPJcX3Dw5QJJaK5bgYVjtKhIaGxe9IzpglZOu-Wh8iEBx9ADP30E4r78RoYrDBTGhA8TVtBu6gxT_nKA39jBrUGWmg4TSXMK7lNtUSe8EcM6tkCnN4OBY4ElDpL8jmAUUTFJdC6czYYbZdvCeU9uu6NALEWX-eBhOPv-nrvwbxvztA8/s255/download-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="198" data-original-width="255" height="155" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCww5UIyQhzDUFwPJcX3Dw5QJJaK5bgYVjtKhIaGxe9IzpglZOu-Wh8iEBx9ADP30E4r78RoYrDBTGhA8TVtBu6gxT_nKA39jBrUGWmg4TSXMK7lNtUSe8EcM6tkCnN4OBY4ElDpL8jmAUUTFJdC6czYYbZdvCeU9uu6NALEWX-eBhOPv-nrvwbxvztA8/w200-h155/download-1.jpg" width="200" /></a></div></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><i>Laolao's Dumplings</i> by Dane Liu and illustrated by Shinyeon Moon</h4><div style="text-align: left;"><span>This is another sweet book about a child and grandparent and cooking. Millie loves Laolao's dumplings so together they shop for the ingredients and return home to make them. Soon Laolao is unable to make them, but the tradition is not forgotten. A heartwarming read.</span><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhulT-cMaTR3aBFP-OxK4da7AQDQTSLMho0ejv6zFlBUNA2Zw4loWVBycyAJOgQ4LtBCWrJygdqx1gRcOUCWdRrRaLPk7LhZnaKkkdQHXQFfL1bkyijvcuE9Rnm6wCP_mgqNcSV6DhEv7LlkicaT4CfQV6qgawhaHrlYAh6YARC9JCmdsMUBwqDK-r0F_I/s245/download-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="245" data-original-width="206" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhulT-cMaTR3aBFP-OxK4da7AQDQTSLMho0ejv6zFlBUNA2Zw4loWVBycyAJOgQ4LtBCWrJygdqx1gRcOUCWdRrRaLPk7LhZnaKkkdQHXQFfL1bkyijvcuE9Rnm6wCP_mgqNcSV6DhEv7LlkicaT4CfQV6qgawhaHrlYAh6YARC9JCmdsMUBwqDK-r0F_I/w168-h200/download-3.jpg" width="168" /></a></div></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><i>Stinkbird Has a Superpower </i>by Jill Esbaum and illustrated by Bob Shea</h4><div>As a dad hoatzin, also known as a stinkbird, tells his chick about his superpower, the reader learns interesting facts about the species. An amusing and informative book.</div><div><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">Adult Reading Recommendations</h3><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFBFAkRvugt0YZat5-Z6qeCfTuiZdBffPGFjiuD5qn38uhJoyfqoCsMd2iiT_Pn1rtNn8hXsH-oEu-xMVDk7JvUdarbaSSVEvhEFLjF0zIUD6Xvda6LDld7ITlkPNdxB0fIRWqDqylBWxc9OUuLKbt5IeZrpFoJFQvkiLcSLbeEVhUL7nThPemP3uP5jg/s275/download-4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="275" data-original-width="183" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFBFAkRvugt0YZat5-Z6qeCfTuiZdBffPGFjiuD5qn38uhJoyfqoCsMd2iiT_Pn1rtNn8hXsH-oEu-xMVDk7JvUdarbaSSVEvhEFLjF0zIUD6Xvda6LDld7ITlkPNdxB0fIRWqDqylBWxc9OUuLKbt5IeZrpFoJFQvkiLcSLbeEVhUL7nThPemP3uP5jg/w133-h200/download-4.jpg" width="133" /></a></div></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><i>Familia</i> by Lauren E. Rico</h4><div>I picked up this book only because I was looking for something to read set in Puerto Rico before I go on vacation there. I'm so glad I read it. It's a story about two women, one in Brooklyn and one in San Juan, who have never met, but could be sisters. It's also a mystery about a baby who was kidnapped from an alley in the La Perla neighborhood of San Juan about twenty years earlier. With family drama and a mystery, it's a very compelling read.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsqDAY2caYvgrDJlJclnuU_hL4uWnbPxn0OfkEhc2jrGaVhzwr_C9O1W4tRYupUOQZlikvM2teQWF-Hvb8MljQol8dMVpLJi7j76XXlPwK5qG6ZYVYEMU06Vh9kW7GpDybYjgE70WmSgqKmrZzPklOvVjbUF2TMTliuWy0QV1gEaY-l_CfxSDSQ2o9q_Q/s279/download-5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="279" data-original-width="180" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsqDAY2caYvgrDJlJclnuU_hL4uWnbPxn0OfkEhc2jrGaVhzwr_C9O1W4tRYupUOQZlikvM2teQWF-Hvb8MljQol8dMVpLJi7j76XXlPwK5qG6ZYVYEMU06Vh9kW7GpDybYjgE70WmSgqKmrZzPklOvVjbUF2TMTliuWy0QV1gEaY-l_CfxSDSQ2o9q_Q/w129-h200/download-5.jpg" width="129" /></a></div></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><i>Hidden Potential: The Science of Achieving Greater Things</i> by Adam Grant</h4><div>This is the first book I've read by Adam Grant and I enjoyed it a lot. I liked how he interwove interesting stories into his insight about effective tips and advice for achieving success. There is a strong message about the importance of growing and improving upon one's skills. The book is about success in general, but there are connections to education.</div>Lisa Maucionehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17391834262945101696noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8608822337507338034.post-65021354492644949892024-01-01T05:00:00.001-05:002024-01-01T05:00:00.134-05:00Recent Reads<div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAisiemYVE12cYOlZfhRJf9qS7IzxmH15lPHZGkPUi59_Scet5SGSa1dlVSIPSO7LfwHlFdbmnfaqEMdIPpr5UhTY5lhcD-0zgvQ1HHdzKDwr87X5BTi8vNUIw5K6n4IWs3XR_koLrku4/s1600/Recent+Reads.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAisiemYVE12cYOlZfhRJf9qS7IzxmH15lPHZGkPUi59_Scet5SGSa1dlVSIPSO7LfwHlFdbmnfaqEMdIPpr5UhTY5lhcD-0zgvQ1HHdzKDwr87X5BTi8vNUIw5K6n4IWs3XR_koLrku4/s200/Recent+Reads.png" width="200" /></a></div><div>Every Monday, I share books I have recently read. I also participate in It’s Monday! What Are You Reading?, a community of bloggers who link up to share what they are reading. To find out what other bloggers are reading, check out the host blogs, <a href="http://www.teachmentortexts.com/">Teach Mentor Texts</a> and <a href="http://www.unleashingreaders.com/">Unleashing Readers</a>, or follow on Twitter at #imwayr. </div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">Recent Reads...</h3><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWhAifadSUJ48zEIDWfmNg-t_uPST27iWp9YTgXC89Sy9dnhjPCi5pgViQXoAWVf2yJfhGpN7ePYTp-SghUkHG0oxFcH2awsI1yyHqGOBsGV9LvvyYafb8ZAW6tdUxS01hYbOgIwQAsed5ymn7g5ykSoqbv26nFBXNl7uttcfCm3PPAGTEl6nsfwDDwxk/s248/download-6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="248" data-original-width="204" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWhAifadSUJ48zEIDWfmNg-t_uPST27iWp9YTgXC89Sy9dnhjPCi5pgViQXoAWVf2yJfhGpN7ePYTp-SghUkHG0oxFcH2awsI1yyHqGOBsGV9LvvyYafb8ZAW6tdUxS01hYbOgIwQAsed5ymn7g5ykSoqbv26nFBXNl7uttcfCm3PPAGTEl6nsfwDDwxk/w165-h200/download-6.jpg" width="165" /></a></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><i>Dear Ruby, Hear Our Hearts</i> by Ruby Bridges and illustrated by John Jay Cabuay</h4><div style="text-align: left;">Activist Ruby Bridges responds to letters she has received from kids around the country. The letters show what kids are passionate about, but it's the illustrations in this book that I loved the most. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYDSGs18aoMRjZgTeXgAU8TDAxWlYDZfuyjcJpf2wUgG47a1cvj2T-rB5UBNHFDkW7IP7Xara5Zvj6tRmMRH0Vh2_dINW3T-iH55qjVSQ44px0iOCaym8O-QNYAhwduGZ5JCew40HCXoO6kUBIZJVUeEh-fMsvr_fC9gfx5GrrJtSziiwGYmK62aOiNys/s255/download.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="197" data-original-width="255" height="155" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYDSGs18aoMRjZgTeXgAU8TDAxWlYDZfuyjcJpf2wUgG47a1cvj2T-rB5UBNHFDkW7IP7Xara5Zvj6tRmMRH0Vh2_dINW3T-iH55qjVSQ44px0iOCaym8O-QNYAhwduGZ5JCew40HCXoO6kUBIZJVUeEh-fMsvr_fC9gfx5GrrJtSziiwGYmK62aOiNys/w200-h155/download.jpg" width="200" /></a></div></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><i>Not a Monster </i>by Claudia Guadalupe Martínez and illustrated by Laura González</h4><div style="text-align: left;">This informative and poetic book describes the life cycle of an axolotl, as well as the efforts of two amigos to keep the water clean and help protect them. Spanish words, including those for colors, are woven throughout the book. Great illustrations.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbEMBqCv8iC8g7Hfz4icau_u7iC81S98SjEnAO3OLm6Aq9WYZHSvW0d6wCY-Ly04dIHXUWCdtZZjblk5NtWdhwVqJqozQkPZNpaduFH5hdvqZwqmbShQpb4dW3w56HSp6GhWeC9CDnYecY2fNbwEt8nK67KOf7qmZ2CVJIGCW-fxJoX1ckhHJUuuD2JD4/s235/download-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="215" data-original-width="235" height="183" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbEMBqCv8iC8g7Hfz4icau_u7iC81S98SjEnAO3OLm6Aq9WYZHSvW0d6wCY-Ly04dIHXUWCdtZZjblk5NtWdhwVqJqozQkPZNpaduFH5hdvqZwqmbShQpb4dW3w56HSp6GhWeC9CDnYecY2fNbwEt8nK67KOf7qmZ2CVJIGCW-fxJoX1ckhHJUuuD2JD4/w200-h183/download-1.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><i>Supermoms!: Animal Heroes</i> by Heather Lang and Jamie Harper</h4></div><div style="text-align: left;">This factual book tells about ways different animal moms care for their young. The information about each of the animals is interesting and the illustrations and speech bubbles provide humor. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivX1Opp_vdCq1ImEsD-pL9bp0I5dGGFdkv0Cz6BserxRL1UlYEQL8OqMxbcqWmb-B7t28KPAH5lAl30REk6Aju7_HkGdIJQmq7kcvC_8ozh2f_wo53YFe2Mga0l6X7X6FpElowSVQJhzafNbarWX0XzW6RQFPFt-ZQxBcTIgQyb-exhLhGXG9nV-fH3Uw/s259/download-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="259" data-original-width="195" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivX1Opp_vdCq1ImEsD-pL9bp0I5dGGFdkv0Cz6BserxRL1UlYEQL8OqMxbcqWmb-B7t28KPAH5lAl30REk6Aju7_HkGdIJQmq7kcvC_8ozh2f_wo53YFe2Mga0l6X7X6FpElowSVQJhzafNbarWX0XzW6RQFPFt-ZQxBcTIgQyb-exhLhGXG9nV-fH3Uw/w151-h200/download-2.jpg" width="151" /></a></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><i>A Way to the Stars</i> by David Almond and illustrated by Gill Smith</h4></div><div style="text-align: left;">Joe is determined to find his way to the stars even though his friends don't think it's possible. His dad supports him as they try out ways to get to the stars until finally they achieve their goal. Very sweet.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaHaHcaSkDrXVVvvlxs54rLChkqXCTRLGZpk_0EZZXZQfe4gM7Ej_55ogNXYlsEOHuRyXEHu_H_61Xqz15i8Qq8Texw_SMLTGbVKRvimtXgc77XlHoU5bT2PLxtoM0SOa-8u7bxcbxQnmGObJhlR5NtECM3MnuhyphenhyphentjUo5uu9n4gGhNMRz-xNrzD8-YZFU/s256/download-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="256" data-original-width="197" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaHaHcaSkDrXVVvvlxs54rLChkqXCTRLGZpk_0EZZXZQfe4gM7Ej_55ogNXYlsEOHuRyXEHu_H_61Xqz15i8Qq8Texw_SMLTGbVKRvimtXgc77XlHoU5bT2PLxtoM0SOa-8u7bxcbxQnmGObJhlR5NtECM3MnuhyphenhyphentjUo5uu9n4gGhNMRz-xNrzD8-YZFU/w154-h200/download-3.jpg" width="154" /></a></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><i>Drag and Rex: Forever Friends </i>by Susan Lubner and illustrated by Blythe Russo</h4></div><div style="text-align: left;">A charming chapter book about two friends, a T. rex and a dragon. Each of the three stories, one featuring a cake, another that takes place in winter, and the last about reading a scary story, are told in three short chapters. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguy9h0gGITpuaVL4-ePYt0UPN6oBibQJl65PTs_azBrD3PA71WU3jQPo1jWWf7PmUb2CTQ7__AJRhiSMYFbokpB3O_cCXnjuOu4mz_m25KzIvAltU1YUx6p_0R7dzBxO4hE0iIpj5DjUZZSZK0o0U8GPa6eRIj5-EVwo5644eLaWPGnFzEAh6kf8myOF8/s271/download-4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="271" data-original-width="186" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguy9h0gGITpuaVL4-ePYt0UPN6oBibQJl65PTs_azBrD3PA71WU3jQPo1jWWf7PmUb2CTQ7__AJRhiSMYFbokpB3O_cCXnjuOu4mz_m25KzIvAltU1YUx6p_0R7dzBxO4hE0iIpj5DjUZZSZK0o0U8GPa6eRIj5-EVwo5644eLaWPGnFzEAh6kf8myOF8/w137-h200/download-4.jpg" width="137" /></a></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><i>Just Keep Walking</i> by Erin Soderberg Downing</h4></div><div style="text-align: left;">Jo and her mother are on a two-week trip during which they plan to hike one hundred miles of the Superior Hiking Trail. The trip is not just a physical one for Jo, but also emotional as she was supposed to do the hike with her dad until plans changed as a result of her parents' divorce. This is an exciting and heartfelt story about adventure, family, determination, and resilience. I enjoyed reading the author's note at the end and learning about her own experience hiking the trail with her teenage son. The book publishes in February. Thanks to the author for providing my book review group, #BookExcursion, with an advanced reader's copy.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">Adult Reading Recommendation</h3><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHlttojvgLnkmJ6MrXwoAlU4_nJDG1bmxC_1qktRCv29HCCYlpk5wdnrI_WsTmTkGzmerd5-iXSSCdaFCyNeF0PyhgNuNvymBuPqhz5GXeuTuRB3yUtcPo9QfTg20t_fMzclR3T32D89DeMLUSkAFiKez1XbpOtFflWxPDShgZGPXKMzS6rzOM5-vin7M/s276/download-5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="276" data-original-width="183" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHlttojvgLnkmJ6MrXwoAlU4_nJDG1bmxC_1qktRCv29HCCYlpk5wdnrI_WsTmTkGzmerd5-iXSSCdaFCyNeF0PyhgNuNvymBuPqhz5GXeuTuRB3yUtcPo9QfTg20t_fMzclR3T32D89DeMLUSkAFiKez1XbpOtFflWxPDShgZGPXKMzS6rzOM5-vin7M/w133-h200/download-5.jpg" width="133" /></a></div></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><i>All You Have to Do is Call</i> by Kerri Maher</h4><div style="text-align: left;">This novel set in the 1970's in Chicago is about Jane, the underground abortion network that existed at the time. It follows a few different women connected to the network in various ways, including the woman who founded it. The book is based on the true story of Jane, but the characters are fictional. I thought the story was fascinating and felt immersed in the time period. A relevant and timely story about women's rights and activism.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div>Lisa Maucionehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17391834262945101696noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8608822337507338034.post-34904287339507804352023-12-18T04:00:00.001-05:002023-12-18T04:00:00.174-05:00Recent Reads<div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAisiemYVE12cYOlZfhRJf9qS7IzxmH15lPHZGkPUi59_Scet5SGSa1dlVSIPSO7LfwHlFdbmnfaqEMdIPpr5UhTY5lhcD-0zgvQ1HHdzKDwr87X5BTi8vNUIw5K6n4IWs3XR_koLrku4/s1600/Recent+Reads.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAisiemYVE12cYOlZfhRJf9qS7IzxmH15lPHZGkPUi59_Scet5SGSa1dlVSIPSO7LfwHlFdbmnfaqEMdIPpr5UhTY5lhcD-0zgvQ1HHdzKDwr87X5BTi8vNUIw5K6n4IWs3XR_koLrku4/s200/Recent+Reads.png" width="200" /></a></div><div>Every Monday, I share books I have recently read. I also participate in It’s Monday! What Are You Reading?, a community of bloggers who link up to share what they are reading. To find out what other bloggers are reading, check out the host blogs, <a href="http://www.teachmentortexts.com/">Teach Mentor Texts</a> and <a href="http://www.unleashingreaders.com/">Unleashing Readers</a>, or follow on Twitter at #imwayr. </div><div><br /></div></div><h3>Recent Reads...</h3><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHpXimSSlMtpumn7Juj7YjEbe_BU0S7R9OoDAD3SddTpWXnTEXxEabdcV1dbEdLj3tQ8M6smIywWB_Z1SVqdptYaWxfSRl_XbX_evK9yxn9V33XsL6Pz3PI4XTG8hkOQndEn1Pf2YARf6DE9VALi1bKHX_eJM4C81h6Vm6QwK1ltLWF_WiRdTh6E74TGc/s210/download.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="200" data-original-width="210" height="190" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHpXimSSlMtpumn7Juj7YjEbe_BU0S7R9OoDAD3SddTpWXnTEXxEabdcV1dbEdLj3tQ8M6smIywWB_Z1SVqdptYaWxfSRl_XbX_evK9yxn9V33XsL6Pz3PI4XTG8hkOQndEn1Pf2YARf6DE9VALi1bKHX_eJM4C81h6Vm6QwK1ltLWF_WiRdTh6E74TGc/w200-h190/download.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><i>The Boo-Boos of Bluebell Elementary</i> by Chelsea Lin Wallace and illustrated by Alison Farrell</h4><div>One kid after another (as well as the school principal) visit the school nurse's office. Miss Peatree knows just what to do to mend each ailment or problem. The rhyming text and amusing illustrations are fun and readers will relate to those visiting the nurse's office.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUoUpDT0_hlPzXCs2citiuKo6DTFkoJqlAsVXfSTmis8ORQlFDLArUUi82Er4UGjDsizt2a_OFiTo4dMk7BLV0t2PSqlTRhpTHxGOXf_aF-BFDlxNIHH1DdsWqTqgo5TtY3Zrn43ZsRozpm1MSlogb7F1-tNHVan99VsdeymZcfgOmxI2Lthl3MLO9ClM/s259/download-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="259" data-original-width="194" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUoUpDT0_hlPzXCs2citiuKo6DTFkoJqlAsVXfSTmis8ORQlFDLArUUi82Er4UGjDsizt2a_OFiTo4dMk7BLV0t2PSqlTRhpTHxGOXf_aF-BFDlxNIHH1DdsWqTqgo5TtY3Zrn43ZsRozpm1MSlogb7F1-tNHVan99VsdeymZcfgOmxI2Lthl3MLO9ClM/w150-h200/download-1.jpg" width="150" /></a></div></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><i>Don't Blow Your Top!</i> by Ame Dyckman and illustrated by Abhi Alwar</h4><div>With the help of Big Volcano, Little Volcano tries not to blow their top when a bird drops a coconut. When the bird drops more coconuts, Little Volcano has a more difficult time controlling their temper. This humorous book shows possibilities for staying calm when something upsetting happens.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQrpLsRhihJNT3OIIv0CIahe2gV2qaEiau7dEdPGD4Dj7mTjl3Fz11wMv12ggyuSWUUyaM77VP48fDIz-MRUuJnPwhMd-2GBaAjZTP9O5OBhzNYAqguxfzLf2Zx7eE1HoXKOcbtOGCbBXKbt5-o_xnXEuQKDqrz8zwhLhqEzjQ6hDI7KL64HAZngy0WYY/s250/download-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="250" data-original-width="201" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQrpLsRhihJNT3OIIv0CIahe2gV2qaEiau7dEdPGD4Dj7mTjl3Fz11wMv12ggyuSWUUyaM77VP48fDIz-MRUuJnPwhMd-2GBaAjZTP9O5OBhzNYAqguxfzLf2Zx7eE1HoXKOcbtOGCbBXKbt5-o_xnXEuQKDqrz8zwhLhqEzjQ6hDI7KL64HAZngy0WYY/w161-h200/download-2.jpg" width="161" /></a></div></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><i>Waiting on Mr. Sloth</i> by Katy Hudson</h4><div>Sasha decides that she and sloth are going swimming. Only sloth is not moving very quickly and this makes Sasha upset. This is a cute book about the importance of patience. </div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiXuWGRtkUPKqdqZmv3JPnWPqHlgDtQjne1nNUxJOZKFJNc5JqVgkIA_JSGUsTaxuUu3xris3tE2Qwd6u2l9rtuO-ZpNxRzwuyVWBmadjHE8-IxKi-PJcC0LCO-w6fEOYeDuQqT-M9foQmNzA64jeyuI_Ybf3cJyQ1N6HIpR4kuWMMdjd3ECv5kLVo8YA/s225/download-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="225" data-original-width="225" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiXuWGRtkUPKqdqZmv3JPnWPqHlgDtQjne1nNUxJOZKFJNc5JqVgkIA_JSGUsTaxuUu3xris3tE2Qwd6u2l9rtuO-ZpNxRzwuyVWBmadjHE8-IxKi-PJcC0LCO-w6fEOYeDuQqT-M9foQmNzA64jeyuI_Ybf3cJyQ1N6HIpR4kuWMMdjd3ECv5kLVo8YA/w200-h200/download-3.jpg" width="200" /></a></div></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><i>We Dream a World: Carrying the Light From My Grandparents Martin Luther King, Jr. and Coretta Scott King</i> by Yolanda Renee King and illustrated by Nicole Tadgell</h4><div>Yolanda, inspired by the grandparents she never met, has written a poetic tribute to them showing her determination to follow in their footsteps as well as be a leader herself. The message that young people can be changemakers is an empowering one. Thanks to the publisher for a review copy. The book publishes in January.</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiybgfSnCAtKpmg1eF2GTp_4BfBAfD9udRFtIz4c-DZk5S2WlxCapE5y4ZSc6L-Q7jIXlE7QZbn6GPSaj1d4IUQcA-G1LLQhWC9H9zSk7RJvjKup5lIx6KqdoTy4Z0jotJJbSyQdE1gRhFPcGtbnt37qDiMRvSDq9XYNeHTTK6RWMUV08-HXM2w2tuEKJQ/s274/download-4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="274" data-original-width="184" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiybgfSnCAtKpmg1eF2GTp_4BfBAfD9udRFtIz4c-DZk5S2WlxCapE5y4ZSc6L-Q7jIXlE7QZbn6GPSaj1d4IUQcA-G1LLQhWC9H9zSk7RJvjKup5lIx6KqdoTy4Z0jotJJbSyQdE1gRhFPcGtbnt37qDiMRvSDq9XYNeHTTK6RWMUV08-HXM2w2tuEKJQ/w134-h200/download-4.jpg" width="134" /></a></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><i>Bear and Bird: The Stars and Other Stories </i>by Jarvis</h4></div><div>This early chapter book is really sweet. Bear and Bird are best friends who support each other and always find their way back to one another. Each of the four stories have a touch of adventure and humor.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyHwjZ54bTR-8qC6iNp3X6cCgDzFWcgSEyjti5OqGCSHQJRpWmNUOkUKdFcMEw-q2R1wZxYjy4OxVm6DPxv0N_dRdEveEEQ73PWHloKu0PQoGlgexqiCZ1lqlrSj4hLYSqZm_bNuvydZXEo7KgtEwDFIFsy80Si5la0Xr8SxerntJI0FyXBngO8WeA8Z8/s276/download-5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="276" data-original-width="183" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyHwjZ54bTR-8qC6iNp3X6cCgDzFWcgSEyjti5OqGCSHQJRpWmNUOkUKdFcMEw-q2R1wZxYjy4OxVm6DPxv0N_dRdEveEEQ73PWHloKu0PQoGlgexqiCZ1lqlrSj4hLYSqZm_bNuvydZXEo7KgtEwDFIFsy80Si5la0Xr8SxerntJI0FyXBngO8WeA8Z8/w133-h200/download-5.jpg" width="133" /></a></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><i>The Dreamatics</i> by Michelle Cuevas</h4><div>The Lunarian Grande is a theatre troupe that is responsible for creating the dreams that a young girl named Luna has every night. After an unexpected loss in her life, Luna is unable to dream. The theatre changes, as well, and the new management is creating bad dreams. Dormir, a stagehand who wants to act, is determined to help Luna get back her good dreams and memories. This is a creative, quirky, and heartfelt middle grade novel.</div>Lisa Maucionehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17391834262945101696noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8608822337507338034.post-19147683135136984262023-12-11T04:00:00.001-05:002023-12-11T04:00:00.194-05:00Recent Reads<div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAisiemYVE12cYOlZfhRJf9qS7IzxmH15lPHZGkPUi59_Scet5SGSa1dlVSIPSO7LfwHlFdbmnfaqEMdIPpr5UhTY5lhcD-0zgvQ1HHdzKDwr87X5BTi8vNUIw5K6n4IWs3XR_koLrku4/s1600/Recent+Reads.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAisiemYVE12cYOlZfhRJf9qS7IzxmH15lPHZGkPUi59_Scet5SGSa1dlVSIPSO7LfwHlFdbmnfaqEMdIPpr5UhTY5lhcD-0zgvQ1HHdzKDwr87X5BTi8vNUIw5K6n4IWs3XR_koLrku4/s200/Recent+Reads.png" width="200" /></a></div><div>Every Monday, I share books I have recently read. I also participate in It’s Monday! What Are You Reading?, a community of bloggers who link up to share what they are reading. To find out what other bloggers are reading, check out the host blogs, <a href="http://www.teachmentortexts.com/">Teach Mentor Texts</a> and <a href="http://www.unleashingreaders.com/">Unleashing Readers</a>, or follow on Twitter at #imwayr. </div><div><br /></div></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">Recent Reads...</h3><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrw8aSpQcd-OCXBlVDfghotyiYIIQVvPXL0ApyPrxau9-ni-HicuMIraii35diL7V256IAfBsnOEgV6ZKDsRJe_1geKtXItMV0BoOUS1d1LSRxcgphXHbCQLqri_mQpch9NjDWW8rPXj0vLz2GkV0FMuR0DSi4VTZGgIqJ1Dn3rExgc9e51y2VtdnUWGE/s232/download.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="232" data-original-width="217" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrw8aSpQcd-OCXBlVDfghotyiYIIQVvPXL0ApyPrxau9-ni-HicuMIraii35diL7V256IAfBsnOEgV6ZKDsRJe_1geKtXItMV0BoOUS1d1LSRxcgphXHbCQLqri_mQpch9NjDWW8rPXj0vLz2GkV0FMuR0DSi4VTZGgIqJ1Dn3rExgc9e51y2VtdnUWGE/w187-h200/download.jpg" width="187" /></a></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><i>The Concrete Garden</i> by Bob Graham</h4><div style="text-align: left;">After a very long and tough winter, children in an urban neighborhood go outside and draw on the pavement with chalk. This is a sweet story about community, healing, and optimism. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5lagdAdoNGY01fy0GIaengkGdGdHvYMTeC3Fg0n2d9MO_HRBVhCphq1ImABK6oE-s48IOWjh4WU2AVV_y-MRm9fguDi-B6QOuFVwjU74iatKEIMjMB6Z3FJG9w-zDy1AQlpsxsR8aWve2-zpd2M5RbGOYc_6O2HzKYQEgnu3r-kGuEoyR1pfWqYmutPo/s224/download-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="224" data-original-width="224" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5lagdAdoNGY01fy0GIaengkGdGdHvYMTeC3Fg0n2d9MO_HRBVhCphq1ImABK6oE-s48IOWjh4WU2AVV_y-MRm9fguDi-B6QOuFVwjU74iatKEIMjMB6Z3FJG9w-zDy1AQlpsxsR8aWve2-zpd2M5RbGOYc_6O2HzKYQEgnu3r-kGuEoyR1pfWqYmutPo/w200-h200/download-1.jpg" width="200" /></a></div></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><i>A Story No One Has Ever Heard Before</i> by Avi Steinberg</h4><div style="text-align: left;">The narrator declares that the reader is going to be the one to tell the story which leads to an explanation of how this can be done. Examples, in a comic-like style, show different elements to include in a story. This is a humorous book that gives readers a framework that they can use to write their own stories. I'm sure it will inspire some writers.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKiXvrKj8_Eajin7yUQrWzspdx-kPUcmH7xw-8YBrObDNh3EAdfk-Q04M8c7o1avv7b1pVCJmzdiORd8nN6NXdTs11O8sbSmf9HQYOVy5Ky6oP3bxeddMXjTHS4HfdUxsrmR1q1mT5G4_GeOUrThx1Vi-ev1961s1x9_fkZUSdRwt5G_152DEFajYcg4c/s225/download-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="225" data-original-width="225" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKiXvrKj8_Eajin7yUQrWzspdx-kPUcmH7xw-8YBrObDNh3EAdfk-Q04M8c7o1avv7b1pVCJmzdiORd8nN6NXdTs11O8sbSmf9HQYOVy5Ky6oP3bxeddMXjTHS4HfdUxsrmR1q1mT5G4_GeOUrThx1Vi-ev1961s1x9_fkZUSdRwt5G_152DEFajYcg4c/w200-h200/download-3.jpg" width="200" /></a></div></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><i>A Voice in the Hollow</i> by Will Hillenbrand</h4><div style="text-align: left;">The library closes early because of a blizzard, and with the storm getting worse, a mouse decides to take a shortcut through the spooky hollow. A winter-themed story that is both enchanting and a little suspenseful. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgld_OZL0_q8xVayQFFlrW1UFf0JbzNxgGFtyvbytbgjx1NIjZ20qf-x5loiHivJVopO_7yfaL-mA7B2ANbkdU4NkUKjw56ApEDa8C-G1eMIiPMcnit_YMgnc9hVyw9RuEneAOB1bGlOh8RPJFHksOgiNId1GBHbZO9qMWrRTZ0r_CJo52WOeeh8p8Gqxo/s246/download-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="246" data-original-width="205" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgld_OZL0_q8xVayQFFlrW1UFf0JbzNxgGFtyvbytbgjx1NIjZ20qf-x5loiHivJVopO_7yfaL-mA7B2ANbkdU4NkUKjw56ApEDa8C-G1eMIiPMcnit_YMgnc9hVyw9RuEneAOB1bGlOh8RPJFHksOgiNId1GBHbZO9qMWrRTZ0r_CJo52WOeeh8p8Gqxo/w167-h200/download-2.jpg" width="167" /></a></div></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><i>Wintergarden</i> by Janet Fox and illustrated by Jasu Hu</h4><div style="text-align: left;">This beautifully illustrated book shows the joy of growing plants on a windowsill in winter. It's really lovely and many readers will be eager to grow their own indoor gardens after reading it.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUhaUUJj2CrCgqI63DIbEVtUJEizN1rRqFkRrgTUddcLnCVLPkqNCipC45NPt4xHkDf3K4ZEOmLQsCMe1SWmnTwQMimn5yXdXLgZ1zq4o7rzr27OnfoB-XAUOFmvjfr9WKGB40M-C6dm3-Uv2Xg0BSMUmbTgwAQFrbObIl5blf3WWMYrI6Wf7xaO4OJlU/s276/download-4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="276" data-original-width="183" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUhaUUJj2CrCgqI63DIbEVtUJEizN1rRqFkRrgTUddcLnCVLPkqNCipC45NPt4xHkDf3K4ZEOmLQsCMe1SWmnTwQMimn5yXdXLgZ1zq4o7rzr27OnfoB-XAUOFmvjfr9WKGB40M-C6dm3-Uv2Xg0BSMUmbTgwAQFrbObIl5blf3WWMYrI6Wf7xaO4OJlU/w133-h200/download-4.jpg" width="133" /></a></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><i>Hidden Truths</i> by Elly Swartz</h4></div><div style="text-align: left;">Dani has finally made the boys' baseball team, but when she is injured in an accident she is unsure if or when she will be able to play. She was camping with her best friend Eric at the time and he believes the accident could have been his fault. This heartfelt story explores how Dani and Eric navigate their friendship with each other, as well as others, after the life-changing incident. There are lots of layers to this story and it is an engaging read with realistic and relatable characters. A great middle grade read about friendship and moving forward in the face of challenges. </div>Lisa Maucionehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17391834262945101696noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8608822337507338034.post-27265981107216875532023-12-04T04:00:00.001-05:002023-12-04T04:00:00.314-05:00Recent Reads<div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAisiemYVE12cYOlZfhRJf9qS7IzxmH15lPHZGkPUi59_Scet5SGSa1dlVSIPSO7LfwHlFdbmnfaqEMdIPpr5UhTY5lhcD-0zgvQ1HHdzKDwr87X5BTi8vNUIw5K6n4IWs3XR_koLrku4/s1600/Recent+Reads.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAisiemYVE12cYOlZfhRJf9qS7IzxmH15lPHZGkPUi59_Scet5SGSa1dlVSIPSO7LfwHlFdbmnfaqEMdIPpr5UhTY5lhcD-0zgvQ1HHdzKDwr87X5BTi8vNUIw5K6n4IWs3XR_koLrku4/s200/Recent+Reads.png" width="200" /></a></div><div>Every Monday, I share books I have recently read. I also participate in It’s Monday! What Are You Reading?, a community of bloggers who link up to share what they are reading. To find out what other bloggers are reading, check out the host blogs, <a href="http://www.teachmentortexts.com/">Teach Mentor Texts</a> and <a href="http://www.unleashingreaders.com/">Unleashing Readers</a>, or follow on Twitter at #imwayr. </div><div><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">Recent Reads...</h3></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlpEYEdhQ6lWo8nqLp657kHvlyi7iUbzLsxQYCJePotDMj2M5Z4y8db9lWz3f5_fZ238xTNbAk6wHmqqSaPN-ddqqVmr_t9GgHvs557MRwGiXPBiamUILXhtZvVs82IBJ2idFQuLLep1_7ETTID-5dwOOC0I4O99KeXhTvMS3LWe-GoDsFAoL409Onh1U/s248/download-5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="248" data-original-width="203" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlpEYEdhQ6lWo8nqLp657kHvlyi7iUbzLsxQYCJePotDMj2M5Z4y8db9lWz3f5_fZ238xTNbAk6wHmqqSaPN-ddqqVmr_t9GgHvs557MRwGiXPBiamUILXhtZvVs82IBJ2idFQuLLep1_7ETTID-5dwOOC0I4O99KeXhTvMS3LWe-GoDsFAoL409Onh1U/w164-h200/download-5.jpg" width="164" /></a></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><i>The Big Cheese</i> by Jory John and illustrated by Pete Oswald</h4><div style="text-align: left;">The seventh book in the <i>Food Group</i> series is filled with puns and humor. The Big Cheese is used to winning, but learns he doesn't always have to be the best. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizrs1nCoV5wHbo5c7oCkOnivmNXtuepVVF4S-u2HxLGUFd8mZKfAD5DAqULQqnvRD3UyXNRGvBOtqVxuXcRmMn_YIQ3B_u3fT28st7bEx2KZp8sSKy6kPPCANIGfyy4b1p6IRo7r3aFlzllcVCZE72SUcL6Brwgv-4zpfUC1JAFX8qi99repS_DUchMdM/s235/download.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="235" data-original-width="215" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizrs1nCoV5wHbo5c7oCkOnivmNXtuepVVF4S-u2HxLGUFd8mZKfAD5DAqULQqnvRD3UyXNRGvBOtqVxuXcRmMn_YIQ3B_u3fT28st7bEx2KZp8sSKy6kPPCANIGfyy4b1p6IRo7r3aFlzllcVCZE72SUcL6Brwgv-4zpfUC1JAFX8qi99repS_DUchMdM/w183-h200/download.jpg" width="183" /></a></div></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><i>Books Make Good Friends</i> by Jane Mount</h4><div style="text-align: left;">Books make good friends, as do other kids. Lottie is a shy kid who prefers to be reading a book. Her love of books opens her eyes to new possibilities. There are lots of different books featured within the story, to inspire kids' reading, too.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW9LXuGYrBzZVLLiH_YEWyP1NMdoxJ-MJrURyG6OATjM0V6zCSvJadF-LJwu0E2YIvQ5W_vdZmL0Jw29J8Akg9zB6ccxcjpUh_Mp0Pi58vBzeTnmGCclc_gJpT3p0R9s9hOqf2O9RIajNNdDbBNnBXzg5kbPrYmRYEVmDDOA4BZxDwk_Mj20-bQ9Vd6vg/s264/download-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="264" data-original-width="191" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW9LXuGYrBzZVLLiH_YEWyP1NMdoxJ-MJrURyG6OATjM0V6zCSvJadF-LJwu0E2YIvQ5W_vdZmL0Jw29J8Akg9zB6ccxcjpUh_Mp0Pi58vBzeTnmGCclc_gJpT3p0R9s9hOqf2O9RIajNNdDbBNnBXzg5kbPrYmRYEVmDDOA4BZxDwk_Mj20-bQ9Vd6vg/w145-h200/download-1.jpg" width="145" /></a></div></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><i>Brave Little Bear</i> by Steve Small</h4><div style="text-align: left;">It is time for a mother bear and her cubs to leave the mountain and travel to Spring Valley where they will live. Arlo doesn't feel very adventurous and isn't as brave as his sister Eva who always does things first. When a snowstorm comes, Arlo has no choice but to be brave for his sister. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHqwfZUHzsFuWdX6ehtbntAajtwqul_XA0HI634HqSRrIs5syAcXQLlU-I9sPdAPneaa_7_WRzErnbI3H8WE0LodglZ4P9JCy4KVFvEsxn9LuIWZW9etDD_0nR6tEkrzB_sfr3C453TUk7hSFxqfnS1iBSO6psb5F-nds4zHjieotymZJLBh47TvrMpcA/s254/download-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="254" data-original-width="198" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHqwfZUHzsFuWdX6ehtbntAajtwqul_XA0HI634HqSRrIs5syAcXQLlU-I9sPdAPneaa_7_WRzErnbI3H8WE0LodglZ4P9JCy4KVFvEsxn9LuIWZW9etDD_0nR6tEkrzB_sfr3C453TUk7hSFxqfnS1iBSO6psb5F-nds4zHjieotymZJLBh47TvrMpcA/w156-h200/download-2.jpg" width="156" /></a></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><i>The Magical Snowflake</i> by Bernette Ford and illustrated by Erin K. Robinson</h4></div><div style="text-align: left;">Ori plays outside with her friends in winter, wishing that it would snow. One snowflake finally falls and, as Ori follows it, the streets seem to become magically covered in snow and the community comes out to celebrate the wonder and joy of winter.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8k8MF1GJBrZM6PY1Zvh5NTaSlpAId8GouPDJezlNE2hCcWT0rn1_pA-fUOpZeyvk4jhsVkYtQ1jaE8aAy1YbrGRb6Qn-WhHtWPbQgEeK0UH6qJMRUSmYQo38JElnDXQw8N5gNo769wreor9bZ2rpWWYhzRQTSaOUz9LTYp4wGAmXvo4RziyX3Q0JR1q0/s242/download-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="208" data-original-width="242" height="172" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8k8MF1GJBrZM6PY1Zvh5NTaSlpAId8GouPDJezlNE2hCcWT0rn1_pA-fUOpZeyvk4jhsVkYtQ1jaE8aAy1YbrGRb6Qn-WhHtWPbQgEeK0UH6qJMRUSmYQo38JElnDXQw8N5gNo769wreor9bZ2rpWWYhzRQTSaOUz9LTYp4wGAmXvo4RziyX3Q0JR1q0/w200-h172/download-3.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><i>The Three Little Mittens</i> by Linda Bailey and illustrated by Natalia Shaloshvili</h4></div><div style="text-align: left;">Mittens find themselves without a match and feel left out. When two non-matching mittens are paired together, it feels weird, but The Little Girl wonders why they have to match. In this story about inclusion and accepting oneself, a girl starts a new trend.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6VTBPa8x75HAE5pW5JARaL4GsPgOJCK_yixx9XuAJquvcDMOo3cT18KFTu081hSr5LEVMvrSpXMh_ZRqefW1g1LAlSAlCEG-wbuVAyTMITvQ7vZ_0GXo5H8XRnIJgIaVgD0_SlHiAcZrqpkvQVOMYpKhzdu3MeKLUDSIADMEAlqcf9hCMAKE3j7kGhp4/s255/download-4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="255" data-original-width="198" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6VTBPa8x75HAE5pW5JARaL4GsPgOJCK_yixx9XuAJquvcDMOo3cT18KFTu081hSr5LEVMvrSpXMh_ZRqefW1g1LAlSAlCEG-wbuVAyTMITvQ7vZ_0GXo5H8XRnIJgIaVgD0_SlHiAcZrqpkvQVOMYpKhzdu3MeKLUDSIADMEAlqcf9hCMAKE3j7kGhp4/w155-h200/download-4.jpg" width="155" /></a></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><i>The Twelve Hours of Christmas</i> by Jenn Bailey and illustrated by Bea Jackson</h4></div><div style="text-align: left;">A spin on "The Twelve Days of Christmas," this story shows how a girl and her family spend Christmas day hour by hour. The family is missing their kitten, but observant readers will enjoy noticing the pet throughout the pages. </div>Lisa Maucionehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17391834262945101696noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8608822337507338034.post-86094075619546802452023-11-27T05:00:00.001-05:002023-11-27T05:00:00.135-05:00Recent Reads<div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAisiemYVE12cYOlZfhRJf9qS7IzxmH15lPHZGkPUi59_Scet5SGSa1dlVSIPSO7LfwHlFdbmnfaqEMdIPpr5UhTY5lhcD-0zgvQ1HHdzKDwr87X5BTi8vNUIw5K6n4IWs3XR_koLrku4/s1600/Recent+Reads.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAisiemYVE12cYOlZfhRJf9qS7IzxmH15lPHZGkPUi59_Scet5SGSa1dlVSIPSO7LfwHlFdbmnfaqEMdIPpr5UhTY5lhcD-0zgvQ1HHdzKDwr87X5BTi8vNUIw5K6n4IWs3XR_koLrku4/s200/Recent+Reads.png" width="200" /></a></div><div>Every Monday, I share books I have recently read. I also participate in It’s Monday! What Are You Reading?, a community of bloggers who link up to share what they are reading. To find out what other bloggers are reading, check out the host blogs, <a href="http://www.teachmentortexts.com/">Teach Mentor Texts</a> and <a href="http://www.unleashingreaders.com/">Unleashing Readers</a>, or follow on Twitter at #imwayr. </div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">Recent Reads...</h3><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimq6pUc3cgt1pdse-j3U4QkPIH1P4w6s-KxSKi3uyyDyHM_mNgfY6mX3MQkAcWcwdd3ABWTHpP7ryWoRWs1o2yCJVbA7khVotWREi6addk-tM-gQxinXlRkk3fkIGggKqJ6jwoDQY_9nnu39o_V0y7Y-P4U6NOl8t04Vtce9cGlIOZ8S9dNmQ7PwdlN1o/s226/download-5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="226" data-original-width="223" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimq6pUc3cgt1pdse-j3U4QkPIH1P4w6s-KxSKi3uyyDyHM_mNgfY6mX3MQkAcWcwdd3ABWTHpP7ryWoRWs1o2yCJVbA7khVotWREi6addk-tM-gQxinXlRkk3fkIGggKqJ6jwoDQY_9nnu39o_V0y7Y-P4U6NOl8t04Vtce9cGlIOZ8S9dNmQ7PwdlN1o/w197-h200/download-5.jpg" width="197" /></a></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><i>The Bookshop Mice</i> by Robert Starling</h4><div style="text-align: left;">Astrid tells her new classmates about her adventures, but they don't believe her. Astrid, who lives in the Book Nook, invites the other mice over for tea so they can understand how she is able to have her adventures. A delightful story about the power of books to take you places. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitjnMQlRgOseIzTSAPAkuV4W0ZRb5CsHpQPcQMIRmsYavyB_NJx1uz35PSqRCXk7t99je0sCt3ZczzlRBH4WJcmlEOHOtBs5eMoqTra01rgf27zC1LFfLVGoJrSmGOSlBJdQwO2ZB1nunzLHpLnvmv8hCPGzFO2sTPJYWQge98DGj_xwZms1JjeP3B0x4/s249/download-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="203" data-original-width="249" height="163" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitjnMQlRgOseIzTSAPAkuV4W0ZRb5CsHpQPcQMIRmsYavyB_NJx1uz35PSqRCXk7t99je0sCt3ZczzlRBH4WJcmlEOHOtBs5eMoqTra01rgf27zC1LFfLVGoJrSmGOSlBJdQwO2ZB1nunzLHpLnvmv8hCPGzFO2sTPJYWQge98DGj_xwZms1JjeP3B0x4/w200-h163/download-1.jpg" width="200" /></a></div></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><i>Bubbie and Rivka's Best-Ever Challah (So Far!)</i> by Sarah Lynne Reul</h4><div style="text-align: left;">Rivka and her Bubbie decide to start a new tradition and make challah every Friday even though neither has experience baking it. Their challah is not exactly right the first time or even the second time, but they continue to work on perfecting it. This is a really sweet and joyful book about spending time with a grandparent and baking that shows the rewards of practice.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx_dYvS6JXEpoEUj_BZXu5-1YjqmnFwV3tYSPOubXRBCUF8O3vBU_HJRJWTR-T8EE46B5VGdzTtJUnfo98kg4Y9IwJ4LMbRSyJelBQHPG6_vOMV6xk6kR3BWqRBMSL-arVjuszvujn7PfAS-yKW_-Hgy8rhWuX8I8yZ7GoE-qMRkqWtCCX7RvDj0zgLpk/s225/download.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="225" data-original-width="224" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx_dYvS6JXEpoEUj_BZXu5-1YjqmnFwV3tYSPOubXRBCUF8O3vBU_HJRJWTR-T8EE46B5VGdzTtJUnfo98kg4Y9IwJ4LMbRSyJelBQHPG6_vOMV6xk6kR3BWqRBMSL-arVjuszvujn7PfAS-yKW_-Hgy8rhWuX8I8yZ7GoE-qMRkqWtCCX7RvDj0zgLpk/w199-h200/download.jpg" width="199" /></a></div></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><i>Just One Flake</i> by Travis Jonker</h4><div style="text-align: left;"><div>Readers will be able to relate to the joy of a snowfall as they follow the child in this story on a mission to catch a snowflake. The story and illustrations are both amusing.</div><div><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh_yPQJr3Eboq5T5sXFbYuyARBJ_TYNUboSwRPdYm_hv9m5mtfUY3VP-phncsYO_yZ9_XECCl6jHrW-SUMMPpQJ5W5UeR6oNJX6dhgqIjtTTJofw0GYvzWZYwecpE9M2psXEOG9rqtSJwSRj7o93SbNbSp2PFK-nf8HiOChyphenhyphenIX-ZcZ3McAiSmm5OYrlYE/s249/download-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="249" data-original-width="202" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh_yPQJr3Eboq5T5sXFbYuyARBJ_TYNUboSwRPdYm_hv9m5mtfUY3VP-phncsYO_yZ9_XECCl6jHrW-SUMMPpQJ5W5UeR6oNJX6dhgqIjtTTJofw0GYvzWZYwecpE9M2psXEOG9rqtSJwSRj7o93SbNbSp2PFK-nf8HiOChyphenhyphenIX-ZcZ3McAiSmm5OYrlYE/w162-h200/download-2.jpg" width="162" /></a></div></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><i>Once, a Bird</i> by Rina Singh and illustrated by Nathalie Dion</h4><div style="text-align: left;">This lovely wordless story shows the joys of connecting with nature. The illustrations are charming.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-d1LL6Lpv686kBpS6fXwAUOxSfPSK4g4t0z6xK7vc8XuPW0-d9DDcK0BAdLaO0Jigh6Bu55eNRdn6kT4uS3ATTG8LWaBvdGAx67bRhmfTZtu6g-Yfc3VxikAeUFrnvxFDRN8aPxGNK0pLRa2I_0s_aGweYOnDoZhvXUw6_tBDehdgTjUDTqC0PgZ6oJ4/s255/download-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="255" data-original-width="198" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-d1LL6Lpv686kBpS6fXwAUOxSfPSK4g4t0z6xK7vc8XuPW0-d9DDcK0BAdLaO0Jigh6Bu55eNRdn6kT4uS3ATTG8LWaBvdGAx67bRhmfTZtu6g-Yfc3VxikAeUFrnvxFDRN8aPxGNK0pLRa2I_0s_aGweYOnDoZhvXUw6_tBDehdgTjUDTqC0PgZ6oJ4/w155-h200/download-3.jpg" width="155" /></a></div></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><i>Otto the Ornament </i>by Troy Cummings </h4><div style="text-align: left;">The ornaments on the tree are all content, but then Otto, a new ornament, shows up and insists he deserves a place on the top of the tree. When the ornaments deny Otto's wish, he goes in search of a tree of his own. Otto's adventure finding his true place is amusing and sweet. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK0ZcOZKKlPDbELH07W8EvBfognewiHfI5NKQf2l316DVvPFEkivlxdIfA3FE25cr0puIoVJIANjiyDT4wAZFJlGo3B7KvhUyRWjAaja2IyklOh5ZblnoEJ1gpVDpFiO8YP1-4D23_sq5US_qQb8q_mijPG_zqLIwHfxfiYAc94w3PfMSkobjDRdy-KaA/s272/download-4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="272" data-original-width="185" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK0ZcOZKKlPDbELH07W8EvBfognewiHfI5NKQf2l316DVvPFEkivlxdIfA3FE25cr0puIoVJIANjiyDT4wAZFJlGo3B7KvhUyRWjAaja2IyklOh5ZblnoEJ1gpVDpFiO8YP1-4D23_sq5US_qQb8q_mijPG_zqLIwHfxfiYAc94w3PfMSkobjDRdy-KaA/w136-h200/download-4.jpg" width="136" /></a></div></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><i>Escape From Mr. Lemoncello's Library: The Graphic Novel</i> by Chris Grabenstein and illustrated by Douglas Holgate</h4><div style="text-align: left;">All the fun, adventure, and quirkiness of the first book in the <i>Mr. Lemoncello's Library</i> series has been captured in this graphic novel format. I know lots of readers who will only pick up graphic novels so I love that they can now get to know Mr. Lemoncello's Library. </div>Lisa Maucionehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17391834262945101696noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8608822337507338034.post-46159817214991432512023-11-20T05:00:00.001-05:002023-11-20T05:00:00.146-05:00Recent Reads<div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAisiemYVE12cYOlZfhRJf9qS7IzxmH15lPHZGkPUi59_Scet5SGSa1dlVSIPSO7LfwHlFdbmnfaqEMdIPpr5UhTY5lhcD-0zgvQ1HHdzKDwr87X5BTi8vNUIw5K6n4IWs3XR_koLrku4/s1600/Recent+Reads.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAisiemYVE12cYOlZfhRJf9qS7IzxmH15lPHZGkPUi59_Scet5SGSa1dlVSIPSO7LfwHlFdbmnfaqEMdIPpr5UhTY5lhcD-0zgvQ1HHdzKDwr87X5BTi8vNUIw5K6n4IWs3XR_koLrku4/s200/Recent+Reads.png" width="200" /></a></div><div>Every Monday, I share books I have recently read. I also participate in It’s Monday! What Are You Reading?, a community of bloggers who link up to share what they are reading. To find out what other bloggers are reading, check out the host blogs, <a href="http://www.teachmentortexts.com/">Teach Mentor Texts</a> and <a href="http://www.unleashingreaders.com/">Unleashing Readers</a>, or follow on Twitter at #imwayr. </div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">Recent Reads...</h3><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit2-Cqu5eDzgO5gqd9er-yR8eY3wDHFa_O4Fu5Nykk6rcbyBctKPSUJruPNxMPNh5pkKniZMhkaGrDZBYQvEKYI5fTnLkHD0zAFBPNZrcQJyNyBjPAylfdF4e1aH6a5b0vY35C1sVKBqwoNkDYeUYWV0fqJax_Y-FkP-Yh7PkDcqYCxIohM3DFyV4rvCk/s227/download.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="222" data-original-width="227" height="196" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit2-Cqu5eDzgO5gqd9er-yR8eY3wDHFa_O4Fu5Nykk6rcbyBctKPSUJruPNxMPNh5pkKniZMhkaGrDZBYQvEKYI5fTnLkHD0zAFBPNZrcQJyNyBjPAylfdF4e1aH6a5b0vY35C1sVKBqwoNkDYeUYWV0fqJax_Y-FkP-Yh7PkDcqYCxIohM3DFyV4rvCk/w200-h196/download.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><i>Benita and the Night Creatures</i> by Mariana Llanos and illustrated by Cocoretto</h4><div style="text-align: left;">Benita is so engrossed in her book that even the night creatures that try to scare her can't distract her. Soon the night creatures become curious about reading and books. An amusing story about the joy of books.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaRMaaxSm-Z6r4rOTiLmZD4eYArmnhSFhFgGiXrbGnFR3lGpetboes9tgSGt6ZkO4V-ctqfn2b9pSXtxsEZyg3HaHrHSH6Oa5-5x8QrSMIv1KNkd18DVV4W9eIoCOK9eCw213I6xJha8gz84PGoSJOV5MS5pU5UWjPKmfu9CI2qJg2O3cVYLka-MHBX50/s252/download-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="200" data-original-width="252" height="159" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaRMaaxSm-Z6r4rOTiLmZD4eYArmnhSFhFgGiXrbGnFR3lGpetboes9tgSGt6ZkO4V-ctqfn2b9pSXtxsEZyg3HaHrHSH6Oa5-5x8QrSMIv1KNkd18DVV4W9eIoCOK9eCw213I6xJha8gz84PGoSJOV5MS5pU5UWjPKmfu9CI2qJg2O3cVYLka-MHBX50/w200-h159/download-1.jpg" width="200" /></a></div></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><i>I'm Going to Build a Snowman</i> by Jashawr Awan</h4><div style="text-align: left;">A child wakes up to snow and imagines making the best snowman ever. Although the snowman does not turn out quite as imagined, the child gives it just the right touch. This is a sweet and joyous book that shows how imperfection can be perfection.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSnw2Nf28ynxLuCfyXtcp6xjKlMdjKVWg6Nf_6TbmGD8juWDoozzr0YXcHmG-sLY1FRtf7-8MQaxrOl1f4S5_gPDCyckulajnfUjOUVYAyMQNejpHU32tTMLF3E4Tk7j9O-Tg_cLMhRAbh2_gvsRFTIxq33qiPir8zrcGz8OCA7Sw9PP_pJTf-BOR1-Z4/s255/download-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="255" data-original-width="198" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSnw2Nf28ynxLuCfyXtcp6xjKlMdjKVWg6Nf_6TbmGD8juWDoozzr0YXcHmG-sLY1FRtf7-8MQaxrOl1f4S5_gPDCyckulajnfUjOUVYAyMQNejpHU32tTMLF3E4Tk7j9O-Tg_cLMhRAbh2_gvsRFTIxq33qiPir8zrcGz8OCA7Sw9PP_pJTf-BOR1-Z4/w155-h200/download-2.jpg" width="155" /></a></div></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><i>Pepita Meets Bebita</i> by Ruth Behar and Gabriel Frye-Behar and illustrated by Maribel Lechuga</h4><div style="text-align: left;">A dog named Pepita is used to being the baby of the family and has to adjust once a new bebita arrives. Although Pepita is a dog, those who have a new sibling in the family will be able to relate. A very sweet book. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrWUAFaH9ozizYeNZnUg66omI7w-SQB6vcoXLn6k8aUsJS6E9ejbiF9shoLVkc8znGmWVOfXbEMpXtL8On2sBdDOOGFMJzEj6Z9wutmGsU2hoNjv8LM40w8X-U9d0RVKREiX74m3gEYNmMiGXeSUCj6uok1oAHONmKFt0APvF3KP6vAXo-edo6JOslCIo/s258/download-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="258" data-original-width="195" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrWUAFaH9ozizYeNZnUg66omI7w-SQB6vcoXLn6k8aUsJS6E9ejbiF9shoLVkc8znGmWVOfXbEMpXtL8On2sBdDOOGFMJzEj6Z9wutmGsU2hoNjv8LM40w8X-U9d0RVKREiX74m3gEYNmMiGXeSUCj6uok1oAHONmKFt0APvF3KP6vAXo-edo6JOslCIo/w151-h200/download-3.jpg" width="151" /></a></div></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><i>The Power of Yeti</i> by Rebecca Van Slyke and illustrated by G. Brian Karas</h4><div style="text-align: left;">A child meets a yeti, along with some of his mythological creature friends, and learns that instead of being frustrated with what he can't do, he can use the power of "YETi." The fun play on words will help readers understand, in a fun way, what it means to have a positive learning mindset.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7q32-2hZ7nn1iTJJVBAvicBOyTuTE6zGdLV9Tb_d8VZJhnblTDIbY4sD6ms55-tz9K2wLx3XKNQpO63L6QvCd__2Bw_k55duxvZviSk63F1Un5FjVnfQpYeAp0UUtDUjUdZy7LIdl0asuf96oK3wZhQp5YuiVxeDOMRBtq02GZaeESSL286vmN2tX1u0/s256/download-4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="256" data-original-width="197" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7q32-2hZ7nn1iTJJVBAvicBOyTuTE6zGdLV9Tb_d8VZJhnblTDIbY4sD6ms55-tz9K2wLx3XKNQpO63L6QvCd__2Bw_k55duxvZviSk63F1Un5FjVnfQpYeAp0UUtDUjUdZy7LIdl0asuf96oK3wZhQp5YuiVxeDOMRBtq02GZaeESSL286vmN2tX1u0/w154-h200/download-4.jpg" width="154" /></a></div></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><i>The Real Story</i> by Sergio Ruzzier</h4><div style="text-align: left;">Cat wants to know how the cookie jar broke. Mouse has many stories, but Cat, not believing any of them, keeps demanding the real story. A fun story about storytelling.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGPgzgZzu3MpyZlk4BC6gkY6D84btl12VVk-IzUhsRLF54HZ2ZsL-P93jqrJC1sM0FlwCIJzHhSp0_2BVQpU2NjFrXZlkA85y-rjuBIBGbxqZ11hqy19IwSr9yhGMtDBWzMKUbQNg1xUcX7peoehGZj0fzX8obh0JupnXxp4mXlt_GMEBSyycjUMVzL6c/s236/download-5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="213" data-original-width="236" height="181" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGPgzgZzu3MpyZlk4BC6gkY6D84btl12VVk-IzUhsRLF54HZ2ZsL-P93jqrJC1sM0FlwCIJzHhSp0_2BVQpU2NjFrXZlkA85y-rjuBIBGbxqZ11hqy19IwSr9yhGMtDBWzMKUbQNg1xUcX7peoehGZj0fzX8obh0JupnXxp4mXlt_GMEBSyycjUMVzL6c/w200-h181/download-5.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><i>Turbo's Special Delivery</i> by Jean Reagan and illustrated by Eduardo Marticorena</div><div style="text-align: left;">Turbo is really good at super-speedy deliveries, but one day he has a special delivery that requires a slow and careful pace. Turbo decides to take on the challenge. Truck lovers will enjoy this book, but it also has a sweet message about the joys of slowing down that many can appreciate.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">Adult Reading Recommendation</h3><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimOgHU8QR0JBqsWyqwjghbOPadhv9SQ9nN2rktCvlXdRlHFtodE7dSurdLexWU8HH1bbdlFhJCSjhXO4q52Law_B4WFzCFuMgjjbAHOiVhJAjzMRAMeVJ8EVSs6pIx7ku6rD1C8behRd-N5arHVHitx5ZW0UuM8yrG-w2FrPZf45CCa8rnixW9EzSb70g/s277/download-6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="277" data-original-width="182" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimOgHU8QR0JBqsWyqwjghbOPadhv9SQ9nN2rktCvlXdRlHFtodE7dSurdLexWU8HH1bbdlFhJCSjhXO4q52Law_B4WFzCFuMgjjbAHOiVhJAjzMRAMeVJ8EVSs6pIx7ku6rD1C8behRd-N5arHVHitx5ZW0UuM8yrG-w2FrPZf45CCa8rnixW9EzSb70g/w131-h200/download-6.jpg" width="131" /></a></div></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><i>The Other Mothers</i> by Katherine Faulkner</h4><div style="text-align: left;">I haven't read a psychological thriller that I've really enjoyed in a while so I was glad to pick this one up. A journalist investigates the death of a nanny that seems suspicious even though a coroner declared it an accident. The further she digs into the mystery, the more connections she finds between the mothers, as well as their husbands, of children in her son's playgroup. This is the type of book in which it's not clear who can be trusted. As I really wanted to know how it all tied together in the end, it turned out to be a page-turner. Thanks to the publisher for an advance reader's copy. The book publishes in December.</div>Lisa Maucionehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17391834262945101696noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8608822337507338034.post-66750910793622253732023-11-13T05:00:00.000-05:002023-11-13T05:00:00.143-05:00Recent Reads<div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAisiemYVE12cYOlZfhRJf9qS7IzxmH15lPHZGkPUi59_Scet5SGSa1dlVSIPSO7LfwHlFdbmnfaqEMdIPpr5UhTY5lhcD-0zgvQ1HHdzKDwr87X5BTi8vNUIw5K6n4IWs3XR_koLrku4/s1600/Recent+Reads.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAisiemYVE12cYOlZfhRJf9qS7IzxmH15lPHZGkPUi59_Scet5SGSa1dlVSIPSO7LfwHlFdbmnfaqEMdIPpr5UhTY5lhcD-0zgvQ1HHdzKDwr87X5BTi8vNUIw5K6n4IWs3XR_koLrku4/s200/Recent+Reads.png" width="200" /></a></div><div>Every Monday, I share books I have recently read. I also participate in It’s Monday! What Are You Reading?, a community of bloggers who link up to share what they are reading. To find out what other bloggers are reading, check out the host blogs, <a href="http://www.teachmentortexts.com/">Teach Mentor Texts</a> and <a href="http://www.unleashingreaders.com/">Unleashing Readers</a>, or follow on Twitter at #imwayr. </div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">Recent Reads...</h3><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhweF0w0G-43DUlpZLZmqZ4ofbD9i42spGeCDG4zynV3WpzwVesxQA-Evdu8Fb9c3iqc1uFSIMPOYGb-3NlawGvFmVJbw6h0ne5Lleiendi0GhDkjRbbDKNXkzh32HjiIcJRYv5n8uzy4eXlFXttVryz7AZUZ4HzezvZCZbdQDFUNj0HDh5kj965hEizWc/s248/download.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="248" data-original-width="204" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhweF0w0G-43DUlpZLZmqZ4ofbD9i42spGeCDG4zynV3WpzwVesxQA-Evdu8Fb9c3iqc1uFSIMPOYGb-3NlawGvFmVJbw6h0ne5Lleiendi0GhDkjRbbDKNXkzh32HjiIcJRYv5n8uzy4eXlFXttVryz7AZUZ4HzezvZCZbdQDFUNj0HDh5kj965hEizWc/w165-h200/download.jpg" width="165" /></a></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><i>The Bright Side</i> by Chad Otis </h4><div style="text-align: left;">The boy in this story lives with his family in an old school bus. He finally gets to go to school, but has difficulty fitting in. Knowing what it means to look on the bright side, he uses positive thinking to help the class with a disappointing situation. This book highlights creative thinking and optimism while also giving a glimpse into the life of a character who is homeless. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHXKsfGP_uXH-F3H3gr0cvziO4YyRKkXZKaZsNv8TYOif84LkSwoU8lHgKfha5Vy8Kf98gjIoB8F1TZK4V18cVFlwaEKHrUHqShoimFPU2QzTRADlDhF5wBVolfKhIpuscMnlMbe4E-vD45nlyXJjGcMTzn2TEyxnSgLrdK2kAnLJlAGfVBf3A_PyNNLM/s225/download-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="225" data-original-width="225" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHXKsfGP_uXH-F3H3gr0cvziO4YyRKkXZKaZsNv8TYOif84LkSwoU8lHgKfha5Vy8Kf98gjIoB8F1TZK4V18cVFlwaEKHrUHqShoimFPU2QzTRADlDhF5wBVolfKhIpuscMnlMbe4E-vD45nlyXJjGcMTzn2TEyxnSgLrdK2kAnLJlAGfVBf3A_PyNNLM/w200-h200/download-1.jpg" width="200" /></a></div></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><i>Chip</i> by Federico Gastaldi</h4><div style="text-align: left;">Atticus wakes up one morning to find that Chip is not in his fishbowl. This book about loss shows the power of memories.<span> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHN89I13vsK2JJGBt-tM-7LKKeqH8Cy78oAqwHAHtQH7pdTsEoE982tM_2rITihzPc3EYH9iLg5YcWUfzODVcWJWYHtieBGc_RcPO420ZMykvVCwTYfjjbUyIQ_CuO8zoA7kr0Ot-A4klbWsSEQ-cHSswewF_gjCFokbBzQRS5Ir6V2ijy14K1pdXPzAg/s228/download-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="221" data-original-width="228" height="194" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHN89I13vsK2JJGBt-tM-7LKKeqH8Cy78oAqwHAHtQH7pdTsEoE982tM_2rITihzPc3EYH9iLg5YcWUfzODVcWJWYHtieBGc_RcPO420ZMykvVCwTYfjjbUyIQ_CuO8zoA7kr0Ot-A4klbWsSEQ-cHSswewF_gjCFokbBzQRS5Ir6V2ijy14K1pdXPzAg/w200-h194/download-2.jpg" width="200" /></a></div></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><i>Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Sleigh</i> by Mo Willems</h4><div style="text-align: left;">While Santa goes to wrap some gifts he gives the reader a reminder that the pigeon is not to drive the sleigh. Another humorous pigeon story!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYI8M26pKNF2nz0zkatpgmJAntJAF2vFtw8InvF7G3G0tuQb4UHlTInjTJbxVSZeCbqOxqYAaFKEG45JZZeQcqpAtu54lxnwRHbFFOT_sFWDX-3H1f1y3mxGwe99f_isddsYQBjhv7HrozdVspqQBjmZR0RZrEI33Qe6nk1lSlznrb8_oLUGN_JyIfglg/s255/download-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="198" data-original-width="255" height="155" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYI8M26pKNF2nz0zkatpgmJAntJAF2vFtw8InvF7G3G0tuQb4UHlTInjTJbxVSZeCbqOxqYAaFKEG45JZZeQcqpAtu54lxnwRHbFFOT_sFWDX-3H1f1y3mxGwe99f_isddsYQBjhv7HrozdVspqQBjmZR0RZrEI33Qe6nk1lSlznrb8_oLUGN_JyIfglg/w200-h155/download-3.jpg" width="200" /></a></div></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><i>Mole is Not Alone</i> by Maya Tatsukawa</h4><div style="text-align: left;">A shy mole heads off to Rabbit's party but worries the whole way there about whether it's a good idea or not. Mole is clearly an introvert not interested in being in a crowd, but finds himself in good company. Readers who can relate to Mole will enjoy this story.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3OMbrPRoXXHKCa1zJkghrmdJ1alKYWd_ABnI7GftLqRj3QZslanMn-fx8JQyQgGkHpifJPZYR3ODhVBUQ9-tjLxnUSO2JxRtKTlFIWP98ISWqkgz4Kec1XDXKy2Aj_IUQ-Grcl7bAi58o0Ero6hBOUDhGttFfqlvUzyE9ODn3mE1OYTwF10zec5VJRwU/s225/download-4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="225" data-original-width="225" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3OMbrPRoXXHKCa1zJkghrmdJ1alKYWd_ABnI7GftLqRj3QZslanMn-fx8JQyQgGkHpifJPZYR3ODhVBUQ9-tjLxnUSO2JxRtKTlFIWP98ISWqkgz4Kec1XDXKy2Aj_IUQ-Grcl7bAi58o0Ero6hBOUDhGttFfqlvUzyE9ODn3mE1OYTwF10zec5VJRwU/w200-h200/download-4.jpg" width="200" /></a></div></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><i>Patchwork Prince</i> by Baptiste Paul and illustrated by Kitt Thomas</h4><div style="text-align: left;">Based on the author's childhood in St. Lucia, this story tells of a boy whose mother makes him a cape out of pieces of discarded fabrics. Feeling like royalty in what some would consider trash, the boy is joyful and confident. This sweet story is full of love and positivity. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggqrw2-qJNOHi86WCpaO8cjZVoozsVUdmFLO1YAU2UmK5zcP0X8UWwQNyqIG5liYcCp_-2z_LhWKCeKsG5iN0Zj8huDy9k_j7tvoOM_LIYs_5us4NesgKRB1ej7pW1xbu8246YMg-HSzzCKZE5P-q8wEWDA7X38dsGBjuzvVEyWxmE7_-p0BPKGmAQolo/s252/download-5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="252" data-original-width="200" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggqrw2-qJNOHi86WCpaO8cjZVoozsVUdmFLO1YAU2UmK5zcP0X8UWwQNyqIG5liYcCp_-2z_LhWKCeKsG5iN0Zj8huDy9k_j7tvoOM_LIYs_5us4NesgKRB1ej7pW1xbu8246YMg-HSzzCKZE5P-q8wEWDA7X38dsGBjuzvVEyWxmE7_-p0BPKGmAQolo/w159-h200/download-5.jpg" width="159" /></a></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><i>Detective Duck: The Case of the Strange Splash</i> by Henry Winkler and Lin Oliver and illustrtated by Dan Santat</h4></div><div style="text-align: left;">A duck named Willow is involved in solving a mystery and removing a tire, irresponsibly disposed of by a human, from Dogwood Pond. This is a cute chapter book with some humor and suspense and a message about caring for the environment.</div>Lisa Maucionehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17391834262945101696noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8608822337507338034.post-34737541702846714982023-11-06T04:30:00.001-05:002023-11-06T04:30:00.140-05:00Recent Reads<div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAisiemYVE12cYOlZfhRJf9qS7IzxmH15lPHZGkPUi59_Scet5SGSa1dlVSIPSO7LfwHlFdbmnfaqEMdIPpr5UhTY5lhcD-0zgvQ1HHdzKDwr87X5BTi8vNUIw5K6n4IWs3XR_koLrku4/s1600/Recent+Reads.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAisiemYVE12cYOlZfhRJf9qS7IzxmH15lPHZGkPUi59_Scet5SGSa1dlVSIPSO7LfwHlFdbmnfaqEMdIPpr5UhTY5lhcD-0zgvQ1HHdzKDwr87X5BTi8vNUIw5K6n4IWs3XR_koLrku4/s200/Recent+Reads.png" width="200" /></a></div><div>Every Monday, I share books I have recently read. I also participate in It’s Monday! What Are You Reading?, a community of bloggers who link up to share what they are reading. To find out what other bloggers are reading, check out the host blogs, <a href="http://www.teachmentortexts.com/">Teach Mentor Texts</a> and <a href="http://www.unleashingreaders.com/">Unleashing Readers</a>, or follow on Twitter at #imwayr. </div><div><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">Recent Reads...</h3><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizHGcw4Lb5Qd_TF0rPTXrESoNpc7IvkHIdZoMpOdR6-gEHRQuo73giaS2JzxKzeESD7Y372cE5JmnFd0JZF9XkPg00K3wSDGU-ufYoXsVBnyzIclOX6VgWam7idlD4PtgXbkZm5gzfAMS_EwCcZO644yHCjds59frGEdbp3IbIs8vgvFWg6iEwZiNv_yE/s243/download.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="243" data-original-width="207" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizHGcw4Lb5Qd_TF0rPTXrESoNpc7IvkHIdZoMpOdR6-gEHRQuo73giaS2JzxKzeESD7Y372cE5JmnFd0JZF9XkPg00K3wSDGU-ufYoXsVBnyzIclOX6VgWam7idlD4PtgXbkZm5gzfAMS_EwCcZO644yHCjds59frGEdbp3IbIs8vgvFWg6iEwZiNv_yE/w170-h200/download.jpg" width="170" /></a></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><i>Penguin Huddle</i> by Ross Montgomery and illustrated by Sarah Warburton</h4></div><div style="text-align: left;">Penguins huddle together to keep warm and end up frozen together. When friends can't help them they get unstuck, they travel across the ocean to find someone who can help. This book is both amusing and sweet and includes some fun use of interesting words.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg56Q-Qf0T5-BhLOfOED72rd2imCrP0d9DA88EEFqmwXCJvSP35NNrpwZY5yHg0_LKSZgmylpYOmm-qsHyVZmmYael2aHdmHc1EVdYthrCVbOP5INDiZe_M5ys0PWKS-ttmtuzpLy1S97q-N-9ohcBUTcTmVEGtFYkrwIvnZvdcUzAcWbUOll9hHmpbZKI/s255/download-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="255" data-original-width="198" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg56Q-Qf0T5-BhLOfOED72rd2imCrP0d9DA88EEFqmwXCJvSP35NNrpwZY5yHg0_LKSZgmylpYOmm-qsHyVZmmYael2aHdmHc1EVdYthrCVbOP5INDiZe_M5ys0PWKS-ttmtuzpLy1S97q-N-9ohcBUTcTmVEGtFYkrwIvnZvdcUzAcWbUOll9hHmpbZKI/w155-h200/download-1.jpg" width="155" /></a></div></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><i>Santa's Gotta Go!</i> by Derrick Barnes and illustrated by Courtney Lovett</h4><div style="text-align: left;">Monte and Mabel want Santa to hang out at their house, but once this happens they start to have some regrets. This is a very humorous story featuring a modern version of Santa. Love the ending.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGTlQLKFrjiZg_2jlgJ3rpTEtlrI0A10wCPshPx8NPkBiTaLuqqwQstGAoukHqxh49XshjCyc2YTYCNfgyskgdYAhLpJO-A-ReRRz12-iBdqHi0vYv7PR6wa1FqjwHMBhUIQ3rtdbi3RX5OEAM4XCRrOAlPu7gZ4ZbagMd550f29G8ey-kxXAglfAZAHg/s247/download-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="247" data-original-width="204" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGTlQLKFrjiZg_2jlgJ3rpTEtlrI0A10wCPshPx8NPkBiTaLuqqwQstGAoukHqxh49XshjCyc2YTYCNfgyskgdYAhLpJO-A-ReRRz12-iBdqHi0vYv7PR6wa1FqjwHMBhUIQ3rtdbi3RX5OEAM4XCRrOAlPu7gZ4ZbagMd550f29G8ey-kxXAglfAZAHg/w165-h200/download-2.jpg" width="165" /></a></div></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><i>The Welcome Home</i> by Amy June Bates</h4><div style="text-align: left;">Mr. and Ms. Gargleson-Bittle feel that something is missing from their lives so they welcome one animal after another into their home. Even when the animal is not exactly what they wanted, they show acceptance and love. A sweet book about a home that grows not just in number, but also in joy.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgq5mvPeg16YQi19p1PL8bJDjMVvVZ0ETXzYUKz7guIAxoMjMxMHb8kMk_Tk3zq62vOSgtygnPiDQQ-4u9NfyQDn-BjGKqccuTxMk2TegBSoY-9zoPsQZcFAaiYS0KvxqYT9QZ_M3_Qg0FASJUcv0o3BrwPopYd-OJgSlYOm835g0UDTi598SP-ZztgOk/s255/download-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="255" data-original-width="198" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgq5mvPeg16YQi19p1PL8bJDjMVvVZ0ETXzYUKz7guIAxoMjMxMHb8kMk_Tk3zq62vOSgtygnPiDQQ-4u9NfyQDn-BjGKqccuTxMk2TegBSoY-9zoPsQZcFAaiYS0KvxqYT9QZ_M3_Qg0FASJUcv0o3BrwPopYd-OJgSlYOm835g0UDTi598SP-ZztgOk/w155-h200/download-3.jpg" width="155" /></a></div></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><i>When the Fog Rolls In</i> by Pam Fong</h4><div style="text-align: left;">A puffin makes his way through the fog in spite of stumbling, getting confused, and running into obstacles. This metaphor for getting through the uncertain parts of life shows that there is power in continuing to move forward.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhba17GpvfBsXZ9-GQUXHfu_0RIgi50YR8FfdZ5qj0HnUtshd6CuISrQ7ClXDUpVfpJwseRcI3kB9LqcwadRdSe1ImuIu1hTJTlfXIjoafHm8pnas7O21uLLs2bhSiAhTx3eXiHfZ0khxu4J3UlaNy7RBuVQt_hM_nAPTrE4F2uIV6YbelBkHUCylN8nSg/s258/download-4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="258" data-original-width="195" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhba17GpvfBsXZ9-GQUXHfu_0RIgi50YR8FfdZ5qj0HnUtshd6CuISrQ7ClXDUpVfpJwseRcI3kB9LqcwadRdSe1ImuIu1hTJTlfXIjoafHm8pnas7O21uLLs2bhSiAhTx3eXiHfZ0khxu4J3UlaNy7RBuVQt_hM_nAPTrE4F2uIV6YbelBkHUCylN8nSg/w151-h200/download-4.jpg" width="151" /></a></div></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><i>The Skull: A Tyrolean Folktale</i> by Jon Klassen</h4><div style="text-align: left;">This is an interesting and quirky story of unlikely friendship. It's a bit dark, but will definitely appeal to those who enjoy reading stories with some creepiness.</div>Lisa Maucionehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17391834262945101696noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8608822337507338034.post-57879967500859190982023-10-30T04:00:00.001-04:002023-10-30T04:00:00.140-04:00Recent Reads<div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAisiemYVE12cYOlZfhRJf9qS7IzxmH15lPHZGkPUi59_Scet5SGSa1dlVSIPSO7LfwHlFdbmnfaqEMdIPpr5UhTY5lhcD-0zgvQ1HHdzKDwr87X5BTi8vNUIw5K6n4IWs3XR_koLrku4/s1600/Recent+Reads.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAisiemYVE12cYOlZfhRJf9qS7IzxmH15lPHZGkPUi59_Scet5SGSa1dlVSIPSO7LfwHlFdbmnfaqEMdIPpr5UhTY5lhcD-0zgvQ1HHdzKDwr87X5BTi8vNUIw5K6n4IWs3XR_koLrku4/s200/Recent+Reads.png" width="200" /></a></div><div>Every Monday, I share books I have recently read. I also participate in It’s Monday! What Are You Reading?, a community of bloggers who link up to share what they are reading. To find out what other bloggers are reading, check out the host blogs, <a href="http://www.teachmentortexts.com/">Teach Mentor Texts</a> and <a href="http://www.unleashingreaders.com/">Unleashing Readers</a>, or follow on Twitter at #imwayr. </div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Recent Reads...</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIENNHLeo4WHrsYbUkkTTiI_Tp74PBvx7s8abBduakWsMzV2niS_A3zuv04u9a-USGr6Ids4y-G3twUXGlW182-I5H9b03FSzuXEN-MoTsx8QqxSuzGK_GZWE5BAFBN-Y-5rOQUOpLefvFpWPMDLGplKBdNxPReAxeeUEnJJNz_gY_XI3DUVv-bBAL22Y/s251/download.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="251" data-original-width="201" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIENNHLeo4WHrsYbUkkTTiI_Tp74PBvx7s8abBduakWsMzV2niS_A3zuv04u9a-USGr6Ids4y-G3twUXGlW182-I5H9b03FSzuXEN-MoTsx8QqxSuzGK_GZWE5BAFBN-Y-5rOQUOpLefvFpWPMDLGplKBdNxPReAxeeUEnJJNz_gY_XI3DUVv-bBAL22Y/w160-h200/download.jpg" width="160" /></a></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><i>Lila and the Jack-o'-Lantern: Halloween Comes to America</i> by Nancy Churnin and illustrated by Anneli Bray</h4><div style="text-align: left;">In Ireland, in celebration of Halloween, Lila and her family always carved a face into a turnip to trick a clever spirit named Jack. In America there aren't any turnips, but Lila has decided she is going to find a way to continue the tradition. The story and the note from the author at the end gives insight into how Halloween came to be celebrated in America.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKUfvQcTtRm1as_DvBoXpJ-TYVa8yrdImJkLGE5PrT4AWEXqhYxyqsCCmOv35UsBuiiURMsnYXehitQYxKEgGEk3Oo43CpJxmQRoHhQCU_yX-jeu0X4WYYKCwjDyTFnW7BKLSJdd5zNavTuTDREgAgRRBx4OLpVAAJcJQxqWWsqLsm6sddKunir9pfatw/s228/download-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="221" data-original-width="228" height="194" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKUfvQcTtRm1as_DvBoXpJ-TYVa8yrdImJkLGE5PrT4AWEXqhYxyqsCCmOv35UsBuiiURMsnYXehitQYxKEgGEk3Oo43CpJxmQRoHhQCU_yX-jeu0X4WYYKCwjDyTFnW7BKLSJdd5zNavTuTDREgAgRRBx4OLpVAAJcJQxqWWsqLsm6sddKunir9pfatw/w200-h194/download-1.jpg" width="200" /></a></div></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><i>Oh, Panda</i> by Cindy Derby</h4><div style="text-align: left;">A panda wants to climb a big, icy hill, but isn't having success. The narrator who suggests other activities eventually realizes panda's determination and offers a helpful solution. A book that highlights empathy and the power of being supportive and encouraging. Gorgeous illustrations.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrZLDS4Qru-etFfvWtSh3Hw3ngN-Vi8uwmbpn4KMo0f8LYodRQkYtbx7EDMiDbOycZVQ_d5g-oQsGPilSK6ewdmhF5EHI6qk6UJUdgljcHxYBJChGd48s3LADli7Ue9FOj8mgT6_0medTNdEkXnTXAFEKlMozICqqVZcRvz6mvqsrw9sVzZvjlrt9Bawg/s225/download-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="225" data-original-width="225" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrZLDS4Qru-etFfvWtSh3Hw3ngN-Vi8uwmbpn4KMo0f8LYodRQkYtbx7EDMiDbOycZVQ_d5g-oQsGPilSK6ewdmhF5EHI6qk6UJUdgljcHxYBJChGd48s3LADli7Ue9FOj8mgT6_0medTNdEkXnTXAFEKlMozICqqVZcRvz6mvqsrw9sVzZvjlrt9Bawg/w200-h200/download-2.jpg" width="200" /></a></div></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><i>Ploof </i>by Ben Clanton and Andy Chou Musser</h4><div style="text-align: left;">This book invites the reader to interact with a cloud, named Poof, that shows a variety of emotions throughout the story. It's a cross between a board book and a picture book. Poof is a cute character and readers will enjoy the interaction. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnQokw58yUeTEZNUOAxHqklA-uOSKH9ztTfpz5e_mpATq7Vntd2RC-LVjRUdXQEEfOgip07yo8DXcOKwR7jg06449RY8m2cn5_iHeJEJvJ0OGKArJqmlkCcWg8udObQJMOVamFbYIYXFpD8ftBtrwWkMbKyjCCJmzCXtybzAldCQQv3_ePeUVpxvXFU7U/s250/download-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="250" data-original-width="201" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnQokw58yUeTEZNUOAxHqklA-uOSKH9ztTfpz5e_mpATq7Vntd2RC-LVjRUdXQEEfOgip07yo8DXcOKwR7jg06449RY8m2cn5_iHeJEJvJ0OGKArJqmlkCcWg8udObQJMOVamFbYIYXFpD8ftBtrwWkMbKyjCCJmzCXtybzAldCQQv3_ePeUVpxvXFU7U/w161-h200/download-3.jpg" width="161" /></a></div></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><i>Something, Someday</i> by Amanda Gorman and illustrated by Christian Robinson</h4><div style="text-align: left;">Amanda Gorman's poem and Christian Robinson's illustrations showing a young child making the world a more beautiful place are a powerful and lovely combination. The message that a small act can have a big impact is sweet and inspirational. We could always use more hope in this world!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDhGRm5bhP26DBrVOPeYBQo79JznE3hnV7PW7VRU-2giamk3TfhWwEWySi5WWShkbpOHH1yVF7aIgwkrmhQ4kWiXeCavcNjFwmqXY2Bx2ggByVCfZ2mHwcQDetAFaEy9WEz-x6ZwspOjzBXv-Qadx8ESUYOC4H9SbeDsFKlW66njhUbySEjj60_S7Ee8M/s279/download-4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="279" data-original-width="180" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDhGRm5bhP26DBrVOPeYBQo79JznE3hnV7PW7VRU-2giamk3TfhWwEWySi5WWShkbpOHH1yVF7aIgwkrmhQ4kWiXeCavcNjFwmqXY2Bx2ggByVCfZ2mHwcQDetAFaEy9WEz-x6ZwspOjzBXv-Qadx8ESUYOC4H9SbeDsFKlW66njhUbySEjj60_S7Ee8M/w129-h200/download-4.jpg" width="129" /></a></div></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><i>Just a Pinch of Magic</i> by Alechia Dow</h4><div style="text-align: left;">In the enchanted town of Honeycrisp Hill, two twelve-year olds become friends and work together to save the town from a curse. The magic and a bit of spookiness, as well as the mention of yummy pastries make this a fun read. It's also a heart-warming story about friendship and family. </div>Lisa Maucionehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17391834262945101696noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8608822337507338034.post-17467192963216871642023-10-23T04:30:00.001-04:002023-10-23T04:30:00.143-04:00Recent Reads<div style="text-align: left;"><div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAisiemYVE12cYOlZfhRJf9qS7IzxmH15lPHZGkPUi59_Scet5SGSa1dlVSIPSO7LfwHlFdbmnfaqEMdIPpr5UhTY5lhcD-0zgvQ1HHdzKDwr87X5BTi8vNUIw5K6n4IWs3XR_koLrku4/s1600/Recent+Reads.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAisiemYVE12cYOlZfhRJf9qS7IzxmH15lPHZGkPUi59_Scet5SGSa1dlVSIPSO7LfwHlFdbmnfaqEMdIPpr5UhTY5lhcD-0zgvQ1HHdzKDwr87X5BTi8vNUIw5K6n4IWs3XR_koLrku4/s200/Recent+Reads.png" width="200" /></a></div><div>Every Monday, I share books I have recently read. I also participate in It’s Monday! What Are You Reading?, a community of bloggers who link up to share what they are reading. To find out what other bloggers are reading, check out the host blogs, <a href="http://www.teachmentortexts.com/">Teach Mentor Texts</a> and <a href="http://www.unleashingreaders.com/">Unleashing Readers</a>, or follow on Twitter at #imwayr. </div><div><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">Recent Reads...</h3><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmwzVgVybsk_FgZnmvlGFt-nhft3QToyjrB1PjpxJz9pmcRKwoQX6cQXOx0Skqn4uaolCDGP-fPJiITwFYp9BeD7M9BusQZcyau3iwIVeW477Cgao5F0XwKtTr0gADc3mL0MJIDQVDlFhI2PJPuCsRd_TPueg7zFtKS1CyQ4CZ6vqXY3BQig1q32eEmcw/s244/download.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="244" data-original-width="207" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmwzVgVybsk_FgZnmvlGFt-nhft3QToyjrB1PjpxJz9pmcRKwoQX6cQXOx0Skqn4uaolCDGP-fPJiITwFYp9BeD7M9BusQZcyau3iwIVeW477Cgao5F0XwKtTr0gADc3mL0MJIDQVDlFhI2PJPuCsRd_TPueg7zFtKS1CyQ4CZ6vqXY3BQig1q32eEmcw/w170-h200/download.jpg" width="170" /></a></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><i>An Ofrenda for Perro</i> by Judith Valdés B. and illustrated by Carlos Vélez Aguilera</h4></div></div><div style="text-align: left;">While mourning the loss of his dog, Benito learns about Día de los Muertos and the importance of celebrating those who have passed. This is a beautiful and touching book about grief and loss. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjennb7JUOIsFhe87_AIfIjEApdTjyLOrigZP-xQYNLnI_NWV3NHgvHvuDWWSRX6Y9-wrRBnNwVCJzNYcudZbWtSLD-WQ0En-N6UkJcZPakSLnwjjs-Qw4OL6r4ORQE_x_bgHaTdhqKImWGwlAnsV_ErFBabp5vwpRQm1e2yk-_uO8dYuEGd4vuWuY7j2o/s261/download-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="261" data-original-width="193" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjennb7JUOIsFhe87_AIfIjEApdTjyLOrigZP-xQYNLnI_NWV3NHgvHvuDWWSRX6Y9-wrRBnNwVCJzNYcudZbWtSLD-WQ0En-N6UkJcZPakSLnwjjs-Qw4OL6r4ORQE_x_bgHaTdhqKImWGwlAnsV_ErFBabp5vwpRQm1e2yk-_uO8dYuEGd4vuWuY7j2o/w148-h200/download-1.jpg" width="148" /></a></div></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><i>How Does Santa Go Down the Chimney?</i> by Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen</h4><div style="text-align: left;">The narrator offers ideas about how Santa is able to go down chimneys and get into houses to deliver presents. This is an amusing exploration of a question that many children are curious about. The illustrations are fun, too.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgec74S6qRUPuGY1nKaHbiltTJKOGtCYQt1-HedjyFlJTRZk_vq6SmFEfjCNykTLR3cq9afXCUwB_-lCfEyUvBW07pRi48ul5zWL9jr2SkHOhnD7OmmNKZXrU7V7gGEj_XFYOaojWgK8_Q-FOiPDZOk2kkBGmOmRXZgyPQNDukElovRP4XiBUMa3w9RcdY/s225/download-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="225" data-original-width="225" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgec74S6qRUPuGY1nKaHbiltTJKOGtCYQt1-HedjyFlJTRZk_vq6SmFEfjCNykTLR3cq9afXCUwB_-lCfEyUvBW07pRi48ul5zWL9jr2SkHOhnD7OmmNKZXrU7V7gGEj_XFYOaojWgK8_Q-FOiPDZOk2kkBGmOmRXZgyPQNDukElovRP4XiBUMa3w9RcdY/w200-h200/download-2.jpg" width="200" /></a></div></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><i>The Runaway Dosa</i> by Suma Subramaniam and illustrated by Parvati Pillai</h4><div style="text-align: left;">As the author notes at the end of the book, this story was inspired by the traditional Gingerbread Man tale and a Southern Indian Tamil rhyme. As a family is enjoying dosa, an Indian meal made with rice and lentils, the last one jumps off the plate and runs away. Two siblings chase after it inviting mythological creatures they encounter along the way to join in the pursuit. This is an interesting retelling of a tale that is familiar to many young readers.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNeBkSMra-atEna97EDzbtkCY-QJmz53MUfAv_cIGDIjBXBx2XwhcDJo2vqPmWrg-v36ZY9fFDTaLG1I-mJIKL6SV1G-55cWAn5BvciMwsiyBc35q3JQIzWrYaY-_9OqOmS5xHmhXpKbrfPNCbIS9nmy-qD5Mxc4XTDAYeAkPl-2aCxa2izJLgu4VXLwQ/s251/download-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="251" data-original-width="201" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNeBkSMra-atEna97EDzbtkCY-QJmz53MUfAv_cIGDIjBXBx2XwhcDJo2vqPmWrg-v36ZY9fFDTaLG1I-mJIKL6SV1G-55cWAn5BvciMwsiyBc35q3JQIzWrYaY-_9OqOmS5xHmhXpKbrfPNCbIS9nmy-qD5Mxc4XTDAYeAkPl-2aCxa2izJLgu4VXLwQ/w160-h200/download-3.jpg" width="160" /></a></div></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><i>Spreckle's Snack Surprise</i> by Sandra Salsbury</h4><div style="text-align: left;">Spreckles, a dragon, was born on a farm, but unlike her chicken siblings, she is not happy eating dried corn and slugs. She is not successful in her search for a decent snack and is about to give up when she accidentally turns an ordinary snack into one that everyone enjoys. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-oPU8UBj4w8L9YYAgjBlcmRBU1Lj23X6qvBE8gDByDGmD_Ou0AQAgFm3HhXCz32sl7FnskvhZIc43MtNMkz8YmWx3eQny9Op6i7rYfQ291q2by0G5bQ3EyuEXbPeM74KP2vGORlROj0Jz2YO49U0f6BknWQeXHbbEqN65dsS4RoYIg7CTWexugkTSIz4/s253/download-4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="253" data-original-width="199" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-oPU8UBj4w8L9YYAgjBlcmRBU1Lj23X6qvBE8gDByDGmD_Ou0AQAgFm3HhXCz32sl7FnskvhZIc43MtNMkz8YmWx3eQny9Op6i7rYfQ291q2by0G5bQ3EyuEXbPeM74KP2vGORlROj0Jz2YO49U0f6BknWQeXHbbEqN65dsS4RoYIg7CTWexugkTSIz4/w157-h200/download-4.jpg" width="157" /></a></div></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><i>A Pie For Us! (Best Buddies #1)</i> by Vicky Fang and illustrated by Luisa Leal</h4><div style="text-align: left;">A cat and dog with the cutest names - Scratch and Sniff - are involved in three different humorous situations in each of the chapters of this book. One involves a pie, the other a box, and finally a new mirror that appears in their home. This is the first in a new series in the Acorn line of books for early readers. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfaYNLUnPnknmGbIQ0JYclyjhl7fmjUHWLC0FwQVgbOcvLwjnMEgme3dfZlRCXngvnaFqyn6NvAIug1M4F51dCp_RrgRmRFepDHjynKD61YpspfnAWIIwWTINUGHcZN7ORWrXqQGl9VtaFU-ni2Q2ntMHTf9_P5_QmOoUAlFdp5paUY2C7s2CS2Yjcntw/s276/download-5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="276" data-original-width="183" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfaYNLUnPnknmGbIQ0JYclyjhl7fmjUHWLC0FwQVgbOcvLwjnMEgme3dfZlRCXngvnaFqyn6NvAIug1M4F51dCp_RrgRmRFepDHjynKD61YpspfnAWIIwWTINUGHcZN7ORWrXqQGl9VtaFU-ni2Q2ntMHTf9_P5_QmOoUAlFdp5paUY2C7s2CS2Yjcntw/w133-h200/download-5.jpg" width="133" /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><i>Sparkle</i> by Lakita Wilson</h4><div style="text-align: left;">As Sparkle starts middle school she realizes her hair is falling out and is diagnosed with alopecia. The condition impacts her self-confidence, her relationships with her friends and classmates, and her dream of becoming a star actress. This book has a great message and the topic of alopecia is one I haven't seen explored in middle grade literature. Thanks to the publisher for an advanced reader's copy. The book publishes this week.</div>Lisa Maucionehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17391834262945101696noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8608822337507338034.post-21385312749746998442023-10-16T05:00:00.001-04:002023-10-16T05:00:00.144-04:00Recent Reads<div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAisiemYVE12cYOlZfhRJf9qS7IzxmH15lPHZGkPUi59_Scet5SGSa1dlVSIPSO7LfwHlFdbmnfaqEMdIPpr5UhTY5lhcD-0zgvQ1HHdzKDwr87X5BTi8vNUIw5K6n4IWs3XR_koLrku4/s1600/Recent+Reads.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAisiemYVE12cYOlZfhRJf9qS7IzxmH15lPHZGkPUi59_Scet5SGSa1dlVSIPSO7LfwHlFdbmnfaqEMdIPpr5UhTY5lhcD-0zgvQ1HHdzKDwr87X5BTi8vNUIw5K6n4IWs3XR_koLrku4/s200/Recent+Reads.png" width="200" /></a></div><div>Every Monday, I share books I have recently read. I also participate in It’s Monday! What Are You Reading?, a community of bloggers who link up to share what they are reading. To find out what other bloggers are reading, check out the host blogs, <a href="http://www.teachmentortexts.com/">Teach Mentor Texts</a> and <a href="http://www.unleashingreaders.com/">Unleashing Readers</a>, or follow on Twitter at #imwayr. </div><div><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">Recent Reads...</h3></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSmd_kacKy7SnuVg9RQ5NX5qIbR4mIp78J3WO4u8Ge0huIVCA023mGAjl5GbV3gYVvMowChsj2V1o9sMOi8wYMWDqZ8rwnERF85cvTCnO3ALkK6nTcezEkVbFD-9WaQ5lDd3WUmnnyxjCvlgL6clMXlf08-Zfh5ZTd88tu5P4-cu__m1f8Lirc55tIm-g/s255/download.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="255" data-original-width="198" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSmd_kacKy7SnuVg9RQ5NX5qIbR4mIp78J3WO4u8Ge0huIVCA023mGAjl5GbV3gYVvMowChsj2V1o9sMOi8wYMWDqZ8rwnERF85cvTCnO3ALkK6nTcezEkVbFD-9WaQ5lDd3WUmnnyxjCvlgL6clMXlf08-Zfh5ZTd88tu5P4-cu__m1f8Lirc55tIm-g/w155-h200/download.jpg" width="155" /></a></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><i>Julie and the Mango Tree</i> by Sadé Smith and illustrated by Sayada Ramdial</h4><div style="text-align: left;">Julie has a giant mango tree in her yard and is eagerly waiting for one of the delicious and juicy fruits to drop. She tries to solve her problem, but then realizes she must be patient. When she finally gets more than she asked for she devises a solution to share with others. A book that will have readers craving mangoes.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhF09y6ZtGXeOOhkRpEqh8dj2HJXknnHH1Nz0soA5f6uW-UUCD-0hrV1uU0Z1d4EQ7SueGUhLLmkTGEv1U3dOWs0SvKE0g-NL56sFaRmg2AIJsQrnhbb84LWvGLcdd5x-qNvcHMRGzLd7tw7VLtueNPqMPvROGkvTT2yex97XLcGxxvw_ipNceIYDS_qM/s259/download-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="194" data-original-width="259" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhF09y6ZtGXeOOhkRpEqh8dj2HJXknnHH1Nz0soA5f6uW-UUCD-0hrV1uU0Z1d4EQ7SueGUhLLmkTGEv1U3dOWs0SvKE0g-NL56sFaRmg2AIJsQrnhbb84LWvGLcdd5x-qNvcHMRGzLd7tw7VLtueNPqMPvROGkvTT2yex97XLcGxxvw_ipNceIYDS_qM/w200-h150/download-1.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><h4 style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i>The Little Green Envelope </i>by Gillian Sze and illustrated by Claudine Crangle</h4><div style="text-align: left;">After Olive's friend has moved away, Grandpa suggests she send her friend a letter. Hearing this, a little green envelope, who has been neglected, hopes to be chosen to go on the journey with the letter. This is a cute story about the joy of receiving a letter.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAUDQrbf-h_Ci_Xw22T4h3An2q4h3No6JEkX4C4xFD1MWFMrc1KMfmBJKs2p3wxD3NtwfThHZx4xPUsixdbgI4mUf9FC8G1D8cXZnKrjpMwtTg9zw5dRPP7_nf_hkMJ5jfIFL4Ql0KexERdMXss8vWmGfdaaGY6ce-FqJK5zz48z08xkIRgwYMaQNJJCI/s249/download-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="249" data-original-width="202" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAUDQrbf-h_Ci_Xw22T4h3An2q4h3No6JEkX4C4xFD1MWFMrc1KMfmBJKs2p3wxD3NtwfThHZx4xPUsixdbgI4mUf9FC8G1D8cXZnKrjpMwtTg9zw5dRPP7_nf_hkMJ5jfIFL4Ql0KexERdMXss8vWmGfdaaGY6ce-FqJK5zz48z08xkIRgwYMaQNJJCI/w162-h200/download-2.jpg" width="162" /></a></div></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><i>The King Penguin</i> by Vanessa Roeder</h4><div style="text-align: left;">Percival is a king penguin, so therefore the ruler of all the penguins. When his subjects protest and kick him out of the colony, he tries to find somewhere else to be a ruler. Although he fails to find subjects to rule over he learns about leadership and what it means to be part of a colony. A fun book with some great vocabulary.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlk7TeQ4zEdz0hXx8yj1Auzvf3oMBQ8932umKkcMbi7lysiDBEAsHyfspPjXVegHjKAJj5qMKf2hIaNQk7ShnJ1picblTks-gOPxupI1KlYqFJ7VIsj7DD3UKs2pA9vEc2e2xWF5tuZCaus_JfqBqZ0qZlZGnfFouWov4y99qPPxs6Yx-ncn9tW2bacZg/s255/download-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="255" data-original-width="198" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlk7TeQ4zEdz0hXx8yj1Auzvf3oMBQ8932umKkcMbi7lysiDBEAsHyfspPjXVegHjKAJj5qMKf2hIaNQk7ShnJ1picblTks-gOPxupI1KlYqFJ7VIsj7DD3UKs2pA9vEc2e2xWF5tuZCaus_JfqBqZ0qZlZGnfFouWov4y99qPPxs6Yx-ncn9tW2bacZg/w155-h200/download-3.jpg" width="155" /></a></div></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><i>More Than Words: So Many Ways to Say What We Mean</i> by Roz Maclean</h4><div style="text-align: left;">This book explores the many ways there are to communicate and express oneself in addition to talking and using words. The end pages provide further information about communication. An important and beautiful book.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1ba4B0Buj83IfLUpVIEmJML8s147xR0N6GoW-hOuZtluya70NgK8ecmZj7QSSauCNdVORjm0uJt2ngItAUzdikd1UoTTOE3T7MXwe6w3Suxm5AbT2gt9e5LbKwFC30R1uvrF61v_6PzwOCcWg0j9EA07wRzHERH5Y9BW0HBa-2r6VWPHcczBYGyU9wNc/s256/download-4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="197" data-original-width="256" height="154" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1ba4B0Buj83IfLUpVIEmJML8s147xR0N6GoW-hOuZtluya70NgK8ecmZj7QSSauCNdVORjm0uJt2ngItAUzdikd1UoTTOE3T7MXwe6w3Suxm5AbT2gt9e5LbKwFC30R1uvrF61v_6PzwOCcWg0j9EA07wRzHERH5Y9BW0HBa-2r6VWPHcczBYGyU9wNc/w200-h154/download-4.jpg" width="200" /></a></div></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><i>Night Owl Night </i>by Susan Edwards Richmond and illustrated by Maribel Lechuga</h4><div style="text-align: left;">A girl is finally able to accompany her mother, one October night, as she waits for owls in the sanctuary where she works as a scientist. The girl is eager to see an owl on its way as it migrates south and help her mother study and tag it, but she is worried she may not get to see one. This is a very sweet story that made me think of <i>Owl Moon</i> by Jane Yolen. Gorgeous illustrations.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2k_3cCXGEkruunebb1HvJJ5eWvxZcUfWyYMqaTkC6TnNVjW6wTMkF4v59u6HvXSrHyMYpKlFJnGmGLbW7SZia_Ut0zauRgp7QrB2Sa1I-h9G26Zvo1E7EplTRTMNNHcVngAbgbZMBUzhL2QzdCw2YgCbviN1wu0C7CVBbHPl81sXdrBEI1Sg3qd8WBfg/s279/download-5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="279" data-original-width="181" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2k_3cCXGEkruunebb1HvJJ5eWvxZcUfWyYMqaTkC6TnNVjW6wTMkF4v59u6HvXSrHyMYpKlFJnGmGLbW7SZia_Ut0zauRgp7QrB2Sa1I-h9G26Zvo1E7EplTRTMNNHcVngAbgbZMBUzhL2QzdCw2YgCbviN1wu0C7CVBbHPl81sXdrBEI1Sg3qd8WBfg/w130-h200/download-5.jpg" width="130" /></a></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><i>Jawbreaker </i>by Christina Wyman</h4><div style="text-align: left;">Max is bullied at school because of her overbite, not only by other kids, but also her own sister. Her home life is equally as complicated as her parents are always fighting. Max's best friend also seems to be struggling with something and becoming more distant. Inspired by the author's own experiences, this is a heartfelt story about feeling different and navigating complicated relationships. Thanks to the publisher for an advanced reader's copy. The book publishes this month.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">Adult Reading Recommendations</h3><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg559_g99qgBJkL20lnuaGAUaGracSsU8LWduCpiMPX2Pmrt3tT7y8YCgGEk3-S3HsuZTbTd0Rb8RaHs3ItWblyGezF2cirZhs1AUCX0z2nwA2vesBkoQKTS3vI-rZ5yQgtFzbOjiNRyrMJmcRaJwjD_NPmZGxNBe4xPg2r8UexmwtQ8HdIn2gFNoCLRKM/s277/download-6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="277" data-original-width="182" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg559_g99qgBJkL20lnuaGAUaGracSsU8LWduCpiMPX2Pmrt3tT7y8YCgGEk3-S3HsuZTbTd0Rb8RaHs3ItWblyGezF2cirZhs1AUCX0z2nwA2vesBkoQKTS3vI-rZ5yQgtFzbOjiNRyrMJmcRaJwjD_NPmZGxNBe4xPg2r8UexmwtQ8HdIn2gFNoCLRKM/w131-h200/download-6.jpg" width="131" /></a></div></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><i>Becoming Henry: The Fonz...and Beyond</i> by Henry Winkler</h4><div style="text-align: left;">This is just a nice, charming memoir. It gives insight into life in Hollywood, as well as Henry's challenges related to stardom, family, and having dyslexia. Growing up having watched <i>Happy Days</i>, I found it interesting. Thanks to the publisher for an advanced reader's copy. The book publishes this month.</div>Lisa Maucionehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17391834262945101696noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8608822337507338034.post-33538264008708238672023-10-09T05:00:00.001-04:002023-10-09T05:00:00.208-04:00Recent Reads<div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAisiemYVE12cYOlZfhRJf9qS7IzxmH15lPHZGkPUi59_Scet5SGSa1dlVSIPSO7LfwHlFdbmnfaqEMdIPpr5UhTY5lhcD-0zgvQ1HHdzKDwr87X5BTi8vNUIw5K6n4IWs3XR_koLrku4/s1600/Recent+Reads.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAisiemYVE12cYOlZfhRJf9qS7IzxmH15lPHZGkPUi59_Scet5SGSa1dlVSIPSO7LfwHlFdbmnfaqEMdIPpr5UhTY5lhcD-0zgvQ1HHdzKDwr87X5BTi8vNUIw5K6n4IWs3XR_koLrku4/s200/Recent+Reads.png" width="200" /></a></div><div>Every Monday, I share books I have recently read. I also participate in It’s Monday! What Are You Reading?, a community of bloggers who link up to share what they are reading. To find out what other bloggers are reading, check out the host blogs, <a href="http://www.teachmentortexts.com/">Teach Mentor Texts</a> and <a href="http://www.unleashingreaders.com/">Unleashing Readers</a>, or follow on Twitter at #imwayr. </div><div><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">Recent Reads...</h3></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmOmFTg60e8NjJEsuLDMvZu7jYnejlC2eUS9D9f7aoMeiij0q6_eKUOn3WnNsMbXMOQgNfmGM_9j7hVznDo3NTClTRqd1FQaQLdPNKjpcqYYSt10Mv0-EO43xMdRPwnSuLC7lxbuZ1eMAkZusJnwurAXEksHXbU4bMZwTWF9N8UV0pqDCRq8aS6KOJP30/s235/download.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="235" data-original-width="214" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmOmFTg60e8NjJEsuLDMvZu7jYnejlC2eUS9D9f7aoMeiij0q6_eKUOn3WnNsMbXMOQgNfmGM_9j7hVznDo3NTClTRqd1FQaQLdPNKjpcqYYSt10Mv0-EO43xMdRPwnSuLC7lxbuZ1eMAkZusJnwurAXEksHXbU4bMZwTWF9N8UV0pqDCRq8aS6KOJP30/w182-h200/download.jpg" width="182" /></a></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><i>Baller Ina</i> by Liz Casal</h4><div style="text-align: left;">Ina is a ballerina who also gets out onto the basketball court in her tutu. Even when another play tries to discourage her, Ina shows off her confidence and continues to be herself. A joyous rhyming book.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjvlX5k91fXQYrmdRFKSTPC64dH-iL7cpLJ3JZmQBMk3-QpchBgpQEtREyKsWUfusbtl-o-kVYFZC2hT8UCwdgdazYzb7eLn6nT1KdVsko6MbiFxYkATmlo5HojYwUO48HngB4Q9FlpjwKd6GDyJzi4AvX3rtmGkbCljlWuSh3NcSiPZowKIkgLpq8m9c/s225/download-1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="225" data-original-width="225" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjvlX5k91fXQYrmdRFKSTPC64dH-iL7cpLJ3JZmQBMk3-QpchBgpQEtREyKsWUfusbtl-o-kVYFZC2hT8UCwdgdazYzb7eLn6nT1KdVsko6MbiFxYkATmlo5HojYwUO48HngB4Q9FlpjwKd6GDyJzi4AvX3rtmGkbCljlWuSh3NcSiPZowKIkgLpq8m9c/w200-h200/download-1.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><i>The Boo Crew Needs You</i> by Vicky Fang and illustrated by Saoirse Loug</h4><div style="text-align: left;">It's time for the Monster Ball, but before it can take place the Boo Crew needs to make everything right in the neighborhood. The reader is invited along to help out. A cute book that encourages reader participation.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6hSd8PK60bZRlkQ5AyuKA2hKvWrvp7fspakJ1Ri-wnD6ni-Ed4ugGsFhZ6kKX5arziDRHhUGle_N8TG6d1kexddhbbc-YiYvJnK-tEEObjGyhkaDrAqMYLKlVMuSGjh0LlWYgrI-I2w-BFLR2rT776FcLYJYOFdDrQ_x4Db8O7SgKhYBpfZTeWj2JEC0/s229/download-2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="220" data-original-width="229" height="192" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6hSd8PK60bZRlkQ5AyuKA2hKvWrvp7fspakJ1Ri-wnD6ni-Ed4ugGsFhZ6kKX5arziDRHhUGle_N8TG6d1kexddhbbc-YiYvJnK-tEEObjGyhkaDrAqMYLKlVMuSGjh0LlWYgrI-I2w-BFLR2rT776FcLYJYOFdDrQ_x4Db8O7SgKhYBpfZTeWj2JEC0/w200-h192/download-2.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><i>I Cannot Draw a Bicycle</i> by Charise Mericle Harper</h4><div style="text-align: left;">The narrator draws a cat with a skateboard and a horse who wants a bicycle. The narrator has never seen a bicycle and can't draw one so the cat and horse suggest a clever solution. Another amusing book by the author of <i>I Cannot Draw a Horse</i>.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3VOyQcM4pnfdWOjYqDY1ZsUa7st1SoLUdgNlY5Ie3mY2WrOphkdH5yYa_08JDZ1AAOJHP58G51jxVUyF2YwZj7lVCSVsUo_ewLva-SZuYc0cizbmy6f4q_Ewg1iBY-0j6gbO1yB6nQJLt5gCSpNA2K7JigJ1CB-PpQB94QuaWK0LcheaNtfnVOwGepEE/s243/download-3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="243" data-original-width="207" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3VOyQcM4pnfdWOjYqDY1ZsUa7st1SoLUdgNlY5Ie3mY2WrOphkdH5yYa_08JDZ1AAOJHP58G51jxVUyF2YwZj7lVCSVsUo_ewLva-SZuYc0cizbmy6f4q_Ewg1iBY-0j6gbO1yB6nQJLt5gCSpNA2K7JigJ1CB-PpQB94QuaWK0LcheaNtfnVOwGepEE/w170-h200/download-3.jpg" width="170" /></a></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><i>Spanish is the Language of My Family</i> by Michael Genhart and illustrated by John Parra</h4><div style="text-align: left;">Manolo's school is having a Spanish spelling bee and, since his family speaks the language, he is excited to participate. Although he knows how to spell many words in Spanish, his abuela helps him learn more and also tells him stories of when she was little and was only allowed to speak English. This is an empowering book that celebrates language and culture.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWasYzDjfl1L838-dKd4sfnCnmJGxD9RkHeVrfRgVh_nfMOn_Vo01kp6SD-9fxGb7NfMefN_V9DNkuV1E7EU2KLC_X7Xomh7yYrCTYy0PECCjzQtPODH2u5i5rZmQMkCQ3_htAsPgmjB8IljTeWlZf-A8iabPnaUdyZFuSVHdL-ofN8SE2LoygyzWrQGE/s273/download-4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="273" data-original-width="185" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWasYzDjfl1L838-dKd4sfnCnmJGxD9RkHeVrfRgVh_nfMOn_Vo01kp6SD-9fxGb7NfMefN_V9DNkuV1E7EU2KLC_X7Xomh7yYrCTYy0PECCjzQtPODH2u5i5rZmQMkCQ3_htAsPgmjB8IljTeWlZf-A8iabPnaUdyZFuSVHdL-ofN8SE2LoygyzWrQGE/w136-h200/download-4.jpg" width="136" /></a></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><i>History Smashers: Christopher Columbus and the Taino People by Kate Messner and Jose Barreiro and illustrated by Falynn Koch </i></h4><div style="text-align: left;">This is another insightful addition to the <i>History Smashers</i> series. The authors explore the myths surrounding Christopher Columbus, providing information about what is actually true. I learned a lot about Christopher Columbus and how the holiday came to be celebrated. Both adults and kids can learn from this book.</div>Lisa Maucionehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17391834262945101696noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8608822337507338034.post-55659752825200457732023-10-02T05:00:00.001-04:002023-10-02T05:00:00.151-04:00Recent Reads<div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAisiemYVE12cYOlZfhRJf9qS7IzxmH15lPHZGkPUi59_Scet5SGSa1dlVSIPSO7LfwHlFdbmnfaqEMdIPpr5UhTY5lhcD-0zgvQ1HHdzKDwr87X5BTi8vNUIw5K6n4IWs3XR_koLrku4/s1600/Recent+Reads.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAisiemYVE12cYOlZfhRJf9qS7IzxmH15lPHZGkPUi59_Scet5SGSa1dlVSIPSO7LfwHlFdbmnfaqEMdIPpr5UhTY5lhcD-0zgvQ1HHdzKDwr87X5BTi8vNUIw5K6n4IWs3XR_koLrku4/s200/Recent+Reads.png" width="200" /></a></div><div>Every Monday, I share books I have recently read. I also participate in It’s Monday! What Are You Reading?, a community of bloggers who link up to share what they are reading. To find out what other bloggers are reading, check out the host blogs, <a href="http://www.teachmentortexts.com/">Teach Mentor Texts</a> and <a href="http://www.unleashingreaders.com/">Unleashing Readers</a>, or follow on Twitter at #imwayr. </div><div><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">Recent Reads...</h3><div><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNtTwF-pXzcj7u-YbBqSa8Rha-SZjYePWUaUB3TxY1VePqWuutu-p5eGgrlBXC-XT9KNIgcFK4j9gPyrDj8Zz6a_PQcTokh4J8mPbcEnh9-PcGvg2JC1cwnBx2Cq2S7VhboUgiXqk8ORvfjvNAu7fsTAcOfj_5eroFS7MrPGybpKk8JxBEA9KsXAH7mAM/s238/download.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="238" data-original-width="212" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNtTwF-pXzcj7u-YbBqSa8Rha-SZjYePWUaUB3TxY1VePqWuutu-p5eGgrlBXC-XT9KNIgcFK4j9gPyrDj8Zz6a_PQcTokh4J8mPbcEnh9-PcGvg2JC1cwnBx2Cq2S7VhboUgiXqk8ORvfjvNAu7fsTAcOfj_5eroFS7MrPGybpKk8JxBEA9KsXAH7mAM/w178-h200/download.jpg" width="178" /></a></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><i>Butt or Face?: A Hilarious Animal Guessing Game for Kids </i>by Kari Lavelle</h4><div style="text-align: left;">This is an interesting and entertaining concept for a picture book. Throughout the book there are photos and readers are asked to determine if it is an animal butt or face. Facts about each animal pictured are included. Fun and informational.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6vq6gZa4zXQkLjB7EgkoSDdDFsObZ2d8fP1yil_W9JXnbpflB4rEcR3xX8Y_qkdjh1zhHB07ev0buQbVpsZvOkWmX3MDtx748WOO3E116QewWUibZZA4sUcpW6HDLXAa5x7k_IHPpSsNQCDEfTE_vjwusoq5yCV5kpHp1CtWYdQ7U9XhPWpUq1lTZRUw/s237/download-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="212" data-original-width="237" height="179" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6vq6gZa4zXQkLjB7EgkoSDdDFsObZ2d8fP1yil_W9JXnbpflB4rEcR3xX8Y_qkdjh1zhHB07ev0buQbVpsZvOkWmX3MDtx748WOO3E116QewWUibZZA4sUcpW6HDLXAa5x7k_IHPpSsNQCDEfTE_vjwusoq5yCV5kpHp1CtWYdQ7U9XhPWpUq1lTZRUw/w200-h179/download-1.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><i>Dasher Can't Wait for Christmas</i> by Matt Tavares</h4><div style="text-align: left;">This is a magical and beautiful story of Dasher, who is so excited for Christmas sneaks off on adventure the night before and gets lost. A holiday story that is magical and beautiful. h</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRuOTiFs3tZcHOyr-76x5PlmidFvsdLolqOBlX8-HsOM949skR59C0J4520D7Hg_ZiXBTHRE0GfZ4mYZL50eJOslvxkPDfGaou8MjMRSVjlRgaZp6wy5SSRGIiYfsytdnAZSqQ8ohqrY7iqTHxoJ6HXVcyoTsEN0Ma1ndOyupEAycM3i5X37xjb_V6-YQ/s225/download-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="225" data-original-width="225" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRuOTiFs3tZcHOyr-76x5PlmidFvsdLolqOBlX8-HsOM949skR59C0J4520D7Hg_ZiXBTHRE0GfZ4mYZL50eJOslvxkPDfGaou8MjMRSVjlRgaZp6wy5SSRGIiYfsytdnAZSqQ8ohqrY7iqTHxoJ6HXVcyoTsEN0Ma1ndOyupEAycM3i5X37xjb_V6-YQ/w200-h200/download-2.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><i>This Tank is Mine! (Fish Tank Friends)</i> by Jonathan Fenske</h4><div style="text-align: left;">Angelo's tank and everything in it belongs to him. When a new fish is dropped into the tank, Angelo does not want to share. Like other books by Jonathan Fenske, this is very amusing.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK88ZySstexJ2Y_IgQIj3IJrbA7PkOgryFnso7jS6mmDDgKFqMC3YsqLeo3eGYTEniQDg65I_KTYB8FWAaDEzpI5jqbWaCLs7MDoMUWQlP6IoNEkBhwYWNEyWq5bTOGaah2uyY6AB83BEG5-lfiZo8EAUHOJy_rj3KiI7P4H5ER4yUF1WaFz6D6cG8MQE/s242/download-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="242" data-original-width="208" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK88ZySstexJ2Y_IgQIj3IJrbA7PkOgryFnso7jS6mmDDgKFqMC3YsqLeo3eGYTEniQDg65I_KTYB8FWAaDEzpI5jqbWaCLs7MDoMUWQlP6IoNEkBhwYWNEyWq5bTOGaah2uyY6AB83BEG5-lfiZo8EAUHOJy_rj3KiI7P4H5ER4yUF1WaFz6D6cG8MQE/w172-h200/download-3.jpg" width="172" /></a></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><i>Vlad The Fabulous Vampire</i> by Flavia Z. Drago</h4><div style="text-align: left;">Vlad is a vampire who doesn't like his rosy pink cheeks so he tries to cover them up. With the help of a new friend, Vlad gains self-confidence and learns that it's better to show off one's uniqueness rather than hide it. As with the other books in <i>The World of Gustavo</i> series, the illustrations are amazing.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS7bt7uY2SMv8Nu4pgnCoRX0yQMsTBr7KLPdAKaovpsk027YAVD5Fh4OCPb6I22j5qCNUFzo0PeMOF8TOU-eT8WMIHuslrwH95IY5mf8R0-ZI3gFg-AdOFpVeWiA9rYAVP2B2Othnv9qPybUZN76ipmAq-w1zLeOsDgyl77in6YxX0QER2FtkUTWCXm68/s253/download-4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="253" data-original-width="199" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS7bt7uY2SMv8Nu4pgnCoRX0yQMsTBr7KLPdAKaovpsk027YAVD5Fh4OCPb6I22j5qCNUFzo0PeMOF8TOU-eT8WMIHuslrwH95IY5mf8R0-ZI3gFg-AdOFpVeWiA9rYAVP2B2Othnv9qPybUZN76ipmAq-w1zLeOsDgyl77in6YxX0QER2FtkUTWCXm68/w157-h200/download-4.jpg" width="157" /></a></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><i>Cat On the Run in Cat of Death! </i>by Aaron Blabey</h4><div style="text-align: left;">A cat famous for her online presence finds herself on the run after she is accused of a crime. This graphic novel has lots of silly antics and adventure. There's a cliffhanger at the end that will leave readers wanting to know what happens next.</div>Lisa Maucionehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17391834262945101696noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8608822337507338034.post-32550978380701667382023-09-25T05:00:00.001-04:002023-09-25T05:00:00.164-04:00Recent Reads<div style="text-align: left;"><div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAisiemYVE12cYOlZfhRJf9qS7IzxmH15lPHZGkPUi59_Scet5SGSa1dlVSIPSO7LfwHlFdbmnfaqEMdIPpr5UhTY5lhcD-0zgvQ1HHdzKDwr87X5BTi8vNUIw5K6n4IWs3XR_koLrku4/s1600/Recent+Reads.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAisiemYVE12cYOlZfhRJf9qS7IzxmH15lPHZGkPUi59_Scet5SGSa1dlVSIPSO7LfwHlFdbmnfaqEMdIPpr5UhTY5lhcD-0zgvQ1HHdzKDwr87X5BTi8vNUIw5K6n4IWs3XR_koLrku4/s200/Recent+Reads.png" width="200" /></a></div><div>Every Monday, I share books I have recently read. I also participate in It’s Monday! What Are You Reading?, a community of bloggers who link up to share what they are reading. To find out what other bloggers are reading, check out the host blogs, <a href="http://www.teachmentortexts.com/">Teach Mentor Texts</a> and <a href="http://www.unleashingreaders.com/">Unleashing Readers</a>, or follow on Twitter at #imwayr. </div><div><br /></div></div><h3>Recent Reads...</h3></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAwW-EFSATYuj2dxQaSdQwToKr5iGW7SHAM_myJ0WYxcHveaWBpppFo4QUigX8ZseiHoKr6GC2IJh9ss1t862TZRE2DJUtppIeSM3adzETZzxqQRwPY9Ogh1VzDPrCvPLaXPWeG-D77_1s2vpDSp03d_lma16DlerIXjbupZKQW_NLUF5x_nwXH1B_ibI/s230/download.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="230" data-original-width="219" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAwW-EFSATYuj2dxQaSdQwToKr5iGW7SHAM_myJ0WYxcHveaWBpppFo4QUigX8ZseiHoKr6GC2IJh9ss1t862TZRE2DJUtppIeSM3adzETZzxqQRwPY9Ogh1VzDPrCvPLaXPWeG-D77_1s2vpDSp03d_lma16DlerIXjbupZKQW_NLUF5x_nwXH1B_ibI/w190-h200/download.jpg" width="190" /></a></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><i>The Fears You Fear</i> by Rachel Rooney and Zehra Hicks</h4><div style="text-align: left;">This is a rhyming book that is also informational. Readers will learn about different fears and understand that having them is a normal part of being human.</div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigusLNtdWNhLSKxXibFVKVJ3wt4cSs2sOrObJ7z_qtB7XvOLXZ7nvztA-Xe-brwevoA3QOjO0fIANvMYL65ThGEUaoV8BrLI-66_RXVnykhOZg-RS0ebEFZu-296vNRCx7HWilloC80ZUXmPvIFFB0_8THVYbVdkD18kt4EahTiRywJYVtgQMt--DoKHI/s255/download-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="255" data-original-width="198" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigusLNtdWNhLSKxXibFVKVJ3wt4cSs2sOrObJ7z_qtB7XvOLXZ7nvztA-Xe-brwevoA3QOjO0fIANvMYL65ThGEUaoV8BrLI-66_RXVnykhOZg-RS0ebEFZu-296vNRCx7HWilloC80ZUXmPvIFFB0_8THVYbVdkD18kt4EahTiRywJYVtgQMt--DoKHI/w155-h200/download-1.jpg" width="155" /></a></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><i>Fiona Builds a Fairy House</i> by Kristen Dickson and illustrated by Celia Krampien</h4><div style="text-align: left;">Fiona is determined to build a fairy house and prove to her brother that fairies are real. She has gathered supplies she will use for her house, but as members of her family pass by her they are knocked out of the basket she is carrying. She feels hopeless and begins to think her brother is right until she gets a little help from some friends. This is a fun book about imagination with a touch of magic.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPSSwfnQVd5Wa4P_VcNLCa0v_xi6GLZMyzbKxlcuJQ-kSATQh0gQqxbW1ZfP5hlC4KeUim-TtzzhKmp9j-NHdG9FDvdHt2QalqKfzB1353kp0Cwsl_pYoKeN9fcdR4NM3rkLp4t8bBK8MdZw3NHrPZ6Ep6ivkQiaOl0RhFtd6MBL3wBP5OlR4mOwynmno/s248/download-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="248" data-original-width="203" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPSSwfnQVd5Wa4P_VcNLCa0v_xi6GLZMyzbKxlcuJQ-kSATQh0gQqxbW1ZfP5hlC4KeUim-TtzzhKmp9j-NHdG9FDvdHt2QalqKfzB1353kp0Cwsl_pYoKeN9fcdR4NM3rkLp4t8bBK8MdZw3NHrPZ6Ep6ivkQiaOl0RhFtd6MBL3wBP5OlR4mOwynmno/w164-h200/download-2.jpg" width="164" /></a></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><i>Kicks in the Sky</i> by C. G. Esperanza</h4><div style="text-align: left;">Shoes hanging from the telephone wires are knocked down to the street. These are no ordinary shoes as they magically transform kids' abilities when they try them on. This is a joyful book with really cool illustrations.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaujQnzRpaVfje1He0nk_XxqvxIoVfxSzWOOOqPhC0Bbedg9pk8LPXJ70UPY4QI6zkADBci4ygEBpMzs3_to2WuwPiF86JQCeikQeQVpREBi7z14CLf8a6njMQH69I4LajkZWzuXLXHo1fa1FFrCPdxGRK-KtYsleADA7zazEgGEh57xHNPnX7qWelxJc/s251/download-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="200" data-original-width="251" height="159" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaujQnzRpaVfje1He0nk_XxqvxIoVfxSzWOOOqPhC0Bbedg9pk8LPXJ70UPY4QI6zkADBci4ygEBpMzs3_to2WuwPiF86JQCeikQeQVpREBi7z14CLf8a6njMQH69I4LajkZWzuXLXHo1fa1FFrCPdxGRK-KtYsleADA7zazEgGEh57xHNPnX7qWelxJc/w200-h159/download-3.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><i>Seals Are Jerks</i> by Jared Chapman</h4><div style="text-align: left;">Lorelei loves lot of thing about seals, especially the fact that they are friendly with penguins. When she hears that seals might eat penguins she questions her understanding of her favorite animal and starts to think they are not so great after all. A clever story with some fun twists. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij4TNYjFAqxWX0zjwRvVInJb7Sl2LQWQVu4YrWos4fDh8L430J0aj8T-yA1nztYDgZD0nuvEU8KFSQ_Mfm2TUHLCfIHhF2M5aaTlYmP5YRLeHVN17KwAEtDFABgg04QJ_IdpLz4KbjyZkF3i7o3dAPYuV8V2olwbaiDrYr005_E_gDHmi-Vwk19XF2BXQ/s229/download-4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="220" data-original-width="229" height="192" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij4TNYjFAqxWX0zjwRvVInJb7Sl2LQWQVu4YrWos4fDh8L430J0aj8T-yA1nztYDgZD0nuvEU8KFSQ_Mfm2TUHLCfIHhF2M5aaTlYmP5YRLeHVN17KwAEtDFABgg04QJ_IdpLz4KbjyZkF3i7o3dAPYuV8V2olwbaiDrYr005_E_gDHmi-Vwk19XF2BXQ/w200-h192/download-4.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><i>Squash, the Cat </i>by Sasha Mayer</h4><div style="text-align: left;">This story about two friends, one human and the other a cat, who work through a misunderstanding highlights the importance of forgiveness. It's a cute and amusing book about friendship.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnIwT3Ai_L9jdsIXPxKoIinEsvk4Ev5bV-2gB4gNhz48YiFglMTPLzQZ2LZldcJJ7nmo_aJIN1QdMvcQbYZnoQKCUjoutJdLbsAMlF_-NGOueE6VdBJuGHLN38qhs8uOyaiw0nX4oDHf0be6MwWZZWuaxrAPHHwXCzqS0BpbC2V86twO256tJZOUO0j6k/s277/download-5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="277" data-original-width="182" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnIwT3Ai_L9jdsIXPxKoIinEsvk4Ev5bV-2gB4gNhz48YiFglMTPLzQZ2LZldcJJ7nmo_aJIN1QdMvcQbYZnoQKCUjoutJdLbsAMlF_-NGOueE6VdBJuGHLN38qhs8uOyaiw0nX4oDHf0be6MwWZZWuaxrAPHHwXCzqS0BpbC2V86twO256tJZOUO0j6k/w131-h200/download-5.jpg" width="131" /></a></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><i>The Curious Vanishing of Beatrice Willoughby</i> by C. Z. Schmidt</h4><div style="text-align: left;">The last time there was an All Hallows' Eve party at a mansion in Inkwoods forest, Beatrice, a child of six disappeared. Thirteen years later, guests of that party have been invited back for a celebration on the evening of October 31st. When the guests arrive they find out that they are not there to celebrate, but to help figure out which one of them is responsible for Beatrice's disappearance. This is an entertaining mystery with quirky characters who each have a secret.</div>Lisa Maucionehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17391834262945101696noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8608822337507338034.post-43414023473159365022023-09-18T05:00:00.001-04:002023-09-18T05:00:00.142-04:00Recent Reads<div style="text-align: left;"><div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAisiemYVE12cYOlZfhRJf9qS7IzxmH15lPHZGkPUi59_Scet5SGSa1dlVSIPSO7LfwHlFdbmnfaqEMdIPpr5UhTY5lhcD-0zgvQ1HHdzKDwr87X5BTi8vNUIw5K6n4IWs3XR_koLrku4/s1600/Recent+Reads.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAisiemYVE12cYOlZfhRJf9qS7IzxmH15lPHZGkPUi59_Scet5SGSa1dlVSIPSO7LfwHlFdbmnfaqEMdIPpr5UhTY5lhcD-0zgvQ1HHdzKDwr87X5BTi8vNUIw5K6n4IWs3XR_koLrku4/s200/Recent+Reads.png" width="200" /></a></div><div>Every Monday, I share books I have recently read. I also participate in It’s Monday! What Are You Reading?, a community of bloggers who link up to share what they are reading. To find out what other bloggers are reading, check out the host blogs, <a href="http://www.teachmentortexts.com/">Teach Mentor Texts</a> and <a href="http://www.unleashingreaders.com/">Unleashing Readers</a>, or follow on Twitter at #imwayr. </div></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">Recent Reads...</h3><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNWNqEnVvrMUggVtkxrD5Bosw2UDfSej57A7ANIdZwObBxuUDLtxxMuBAXmFy4zmq7Mfe3AiSPaGZiwfFETqUi0PWXuFTUMEb_wxuqbWwgv9b0Cp-e7Z1MR8uiFUpavf_GmEJtk3lzt_76_poEqEmpPXN9e6lkf4LcRl-jEE6zzyFgEbrwEnwoX8JMhcM/s248/download.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="248" data-original-width="203" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNWNqEnVvrMUggVtkxrD5Bosw2UDfSej57A7ANIdZwObBxuUDLtxxMuBAXmFy4zmq7Mfe3AiSPaGZiwfFETqUi0PWXuFTUMEb_wxuqbWwgv9b0Cp-e7Z1MR8uiFUpavf_GmEJtk3lzt_76_poEqEmpPXN9e6lkf4LcRl-jEE6zzyFgEbrwEnwoX8JMhcM/w164-h200/download.jpg" width="164" /></a></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><i>Cinderella and a Mouse Called Fred</i> by Deborah Hopkinson and illustrated by Paul O. Zelinsky</h4><div style="text-align: left;">A mouse, named Fred, narrates this retelling of the Cinderella story. Cinderella, also known as Ella, meets a prince at the ball, but decides to forge her own path to happiness. There is a fairy-tale ending, but with a wonderfully surprising twist. Great storytelling and vocabulary. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCeQNL9cdtZLouTZOT-tgLG_zNi6_SmlZ4OivgAkFC6WXoCRbBw5IgiXU3BkhcgTxCVxkWY1xzrqrK8LVRbOZ2mt2XYjHY6m1lVP8IdFL2q6EmF_76_P2iWj-C9EyACgGpedXYHH_dRkdu8Qt0fn5ofV3oqxroJFOclOwgnri_RMlTxyfLvdFapvb9PU0/s247/download-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="247" data-original-width="204" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCeQNL9cdtZLouTZOT-tgLG_zNi6_SmlZ4OivgAkFC6WXoCRbBw5IgiXU3BkhcgTxCVxkWY1xzrqrK8LVRbOZ2mt2XYjHY6m1lVP8IdFL2q6EmF_76_P2iWj-C9EyACgGpedXYHH_dRkdu8Qt0fn5ofV3oqxroJFOclOwgnri_RMlTxyfLvdFapvb9PU0/w165-h200/download-1.jpg" width="165" /></a></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><i>Oh No, the Aunts Are Here</i> by Adam Rex and illustrated by Lian Cho</h4><div style="text-align: left;"><div>The narrator's aunts are visiting and they can be overwhelming, but they also bring lots of love. It's a mostly realistic story that includes silliness and a bit of fantasy. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq_nV2otxF8eNsj0Yu3-coOaNexbGZ67WUaL2RdaJpjW_c8cEuCTasnVu8bxFXLwaM5pLYw25wPUMhxk89wnxGlTUdwcN3yVR8ONlLsqsK4hbpAaITlDhl2V7Fh2y6tbtUQvg8W0SBDQjcaZVQB-hUhK9FeMsNAc9cxPtFwqbl1OolWA1S3JQnEOsVIZE/s251/download-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="251" data-original-width="201" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq_nV2otxF8eNsj0Yu3-coOaNexbGZ67WUaL2RdaJpjW_c8cEuCTasnVu8bxFXLwaM5pLYw25wPUMhxk89wnxGlTUdwcN3yVR8ONlLsqsK4hbpAaITlDhl2V7Fh2y6tbtUQvg8W0SBDQjcaZVQB-hUhK9FeMsNAc9cxPtFwqbl1OolWA1S3JQnEOsVIZE/w160-h200/download-2.jpg" width="160" /></a></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><i>The Scariest Kitten in the World</i> by Kate Messner and illustrated by Mackenzie Haley</h4><div>Kids will love the suspense and humor in this book about a kitten and some other animal friends who are more adorable than scary. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFI0-sjgvT0W4zLWDrNzIGA7-axgk9OqA-duEV4KddXROclPPYC1HojkFxF1XNzVC1N3drp8ij98vU-bGk7PrgydSNZIA91rhuec_zISnACWnL06g5lWu8rrd2WyPDSBdqEhT9puvElv99JSx0z4_RedvL-aO7ch9VZYLW1nf2RY_npD86uv4o09pdQT4/s226/download-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="223" data-original-width="226" height="197" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFI0-sjgvT0W4zLWDrNzIGA7-axgk9OqA-duEV4KddXROclPPYC1HojkFxF1XNzVC1N3drp8ij98vU-bGk7PrgydSNZIA91rhuec_zISnACWnL06g5lWu8rrd2WyPDSBdqEhT9puvElv99JSx0z4_RedvL-aO7ch9VZYLW1nf2RY_npD86uv4o09pdQT4/w200-h197/download-3.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><i>Spicy Spicy Hot!</i> by Lenny Wen</h4><div>Lintang is excited to meet her grandmother, who is visiting from Indonesia, for the first time. When her grandmother makes her famous sambal, Lintang discovers it is too spicy. Not being able to eat the sambal, she feels like she doesn't fit in, but her grandmother has a way to help. A sweet intergenerational story.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhni0EenbSNErPYQuATmUtrpp4UUvkWeUWb6698a-9a3DzZcCeDodzw_7XSVQnNFN7Fi13nC09-y_5hJwkgClYlD0WYWNGgx4S9ZffIB171Yoobo5Id0fHIN7zeZsNIa1-UwVV5IKHWYoGK0zOHMy7_cVbrTZxSgXYvdNO8anqD1DGe3xR-BOxCV52yX90/s247/download-4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="247" data-original-width="204" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhni0EenbSNErPYQuATmUtrpp4UUvkWeUWb6698a-9a3DzZcCeDodzw_7XSVQnNFN7Fi13nC09-y_5hJwkgClYlD0WYWNGgx4S9ZffIB171Yoobo5Id0fHIN7zeZsNIa1-UwVV5IKHWYoGK0zOHMy7_cVbrTZxSgXYvdNO8anqD1DGe3xR-BOxCV52yX90/w165-h200/download-4.jpg" width="165" /></a></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><i>Snail and Worm, Of Course</i> by Tina Kügler </h4><div>This is the fourth book in the Snail and Worm early reader series. The three short stories that show the joy of friendship are charming. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjS7l9Y149hZxy_7qTCPuU4m4e4uyEoM0hgi68Ejmzpa9TkRyZweRUx6j-iM3ZR-LC_sH6kaNQEMRH49MKphVebepkyNF2FADfleKyi1gxMMi9T4OYmIRbvVneXDl8VKkyC-HLIZgIXhms1Q_ulrZm5ETjFYlEBai3qunVQHaA029p1wJRu30GO1D8ZfE/s267/download-5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="267" data-original-width="189" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjS7l9Y149hZxy_7qTCPuU4m4e4uyEoM0hgi68Ejmzpa9TkRyZweRUx6j-iM3ZR-LC_sH6kaNQEMRH49MKphVebepkyNF2FADfleKyi1gxMMi9T4OYmIRbvVneXDl8VKkyC-HLIZgIXhms1Q_ulrZm5ETjFYlEBai3qunVQHaA029p1wJRu30GO1D8ZfE/w142-h200/download-5.jpg" width="142" /></a></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><i>Mascot</i> by Charles Waters and Traci Sorell</h4><div>A group of seventh graders in an honors English class are assigned a project which involves a debate about their school's mascot. The diverse group of students have varying opinions about whether the mascot should stay or be changed. Written in verse and told through multiple perspectives this book shows how a group of young people grapple with a social issue that is relevant and timely. A powerful read exploring identity and social justice. </div></div>Lisa Maucionehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17391834262945101696noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8608822337507338034.post-24847460356761093892023-09-11T05:00:00.001-04:002023-09-11T05:00:00.181-04:00Recent Reads<div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAisiemYVE12cYOlZfhRJf9qS7IzxmH15lPHZGkPUi59_Scet5SGSa1dlVSIPSO7LfwHlFdbmnfaqEMdIPpr5UhTY5lhcD-0zgvQ1HHdzKDwr87X5BTi8vNUIw5K6n4IWs3XR_koLrku4/s1600/Recent+Reads.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAisiemYVE12cYOlZfhRJf9qS7IzxmH15lPHZGkPUi59_Scet5SGSa1dlVSIPSO7LfwHlFdbmnfaqEMdIPpr5UhTY5lhcD-0zgvQ1HHdzKDwr87X5BTi8vNUIw5K6n4IWs3XR_koLrku4/s200/Recent+Reads.png" width="200" /></a></div><div>Every Monday, I share books I have recently read. I also participate in It’s Monday! What Are You Reading?, a community of bloggers who link up to share what they are reading. To find out what other bloggers are reading, check out the host blogs, <a href="http://www.teachmentortexts.com/">Teach Mentor Texts</a> and <a href="http://www.unleashingreaders.com/">Unleashing Readers</a>, or follow on Twitter at #imwayr. </div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">Recent Reads...</h3><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvIOotGZRofiL_dgd3PTSUaFX6rniuL8UQ-75PUubN3Fq5e0ONBMJgKAUlSK3FLOMflIrSdGjsHqZauBJL15qBF3NyjymAXgojp3LtadhuNbMPeNMNNLbUtmVgTKFzyPmFIgVDvzX6ni56A0pGXZk3ulr6TwvxGcHddVMcZ21ob30WuH0ymKclhrI4Mo0/s225/download.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="225" data-original-width="225" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvIOotGZRofiL_dgd3PTSUaFX6rniuL8UQ-75PUubN3Fq5e0ONBMJgKAUlSK3FLOMflIrSdGjsHqZauBJL15qBF3NyjymAXgojp3LtadhuNbMPeNMNNLbUtmVgTKFzyPmFIgVDvzX6ni56A0pGXZk3ulr6TwvxGcHddVMcZ21ob30WuH0ymKclhrI4Mo0/w200-h200/download.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><i>Back to School, Backpack!</i> by Simon Rich and illustrated by Tom Toro</h4><div style="text-align: left;">Readers who have anxiety about the first day of school will be able to relate to how the backpack feels in this story. Written from the perspective of a backpack who is scared, lonely, and feeling different from everything else, this is a sweet story about friendship.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZIb9eKBXxLIY1H1k6d8L7ApNXr3GPg4fDiOzGmLwWTSWMWNci72bw-jCkafpXRyFoUsAiwM6_aTdzJlzk0YyXMQt7j4jQ7couwTLSseu0cc9LzkLlyvy25-aTOcN_0p4K4DQK9RFqtb09ncOlVKOmgagrX1QHwE0AzKBHXN7T-dFTqsWrjIU5msKFQSI/s225/download-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="225" data-original-width="225" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZIb9eKBXxLIY1H1k6d8L7ApNXr3GPg4fDiOzGmLwWTSWMWNci72bw-jCkafpXRyFoUsAiwM6_aTdzJlzk0YyXMQt7j4jQ7couwTLSseu0cc9LzkLlyvy25-aTOcN_0p4K4DQK9RFqtb09ncOlVKOmgagrX1QHwE0AzKBHXN7T-dFTqsWrjIU5msKFQSI/w200-h200/download-1.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><i>Cake vs. Pie</i> by Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen and illustrated by Stephani Stilwell</h4><div style="text-align: left;">An amusing story about a cake who is jealous that pie seems to be getting all the attention. Lot of puns and fun illustrations make this an entertaining book. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3L7OxKMjQh1QC8XrYmt12XB_57ueC3Gm1szy1oaul6rYIDQH9_ikj6UhutwomHAK2eTnSvrCuvlFG4nCeIzXpH_wdEu-4B9iP5lpR5vWwZm-Ube2RTXvY5mKZvSmuFCDimI0ogo9TeqVcajoRy58xm1SXVsmOqEhHYBH45rrr_viBsUzHxU9BNOfHDNc/s238/download-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="238" data-original-width="212" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3L7OxKMjQh1QC8XrYmt12XB_57ueC3Gm1szy1oaul6rYIDQH9_ikj6UhutwomHAK2eTnSvrCuvlFG4nCeIzXpH_wdEu-4B9iP5lpR5vWwZm-Ube2RTXvY5mKZvSmuFCDimI0ogo9TeqVcajoRy58xm1SXVsmOqEhHYBH45rrr_viBsUzHxU9BNOfHDNc/w178-h200/download-2.jpg" width="178" /></a></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><i>Martina Has Too Many Tías</i> by Emma Otheguy and illustrated by Sara Palacios</h4><div><div>When Martina's tías visit they make a lot of noise with their booming voices and salsa dancing. This gives Martina, who would rather sit and tell stories, a headache. When she finds herself on a magical adventure she learns to appreciate that her tías are different from her. This is a heart-warming story with illustrations that are both joyful and magical.</div></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc9svNmxc2sJUS0z75JgDorS657v0uI5j2wIlMOhe5b_PIVuMkbGhCtakNVZa96rdp4rZFi4S9EzB-ZNg6aRVniG1_-McdDcjN30lkNIlc6OId3v8ZRDVuocrKmWzrtMwrpcxXZGlx_j1EqF56Km66RuzBDylaUrzuo2Xkd5-f_29WKedDBUPOZ1gwb5c/s246/download-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="205" data-original-width="246" height="167" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc9svNmxc2sJUS0z75JgDorS657v0uI5j2wIlMOhe5b_PIVuMkbGhCtakNVZa96rdp4rZFi4S9EzB-ZNg6aRVniG1_-McdDcjN30lkNIlc6OId3v8ZRDVuocrKmWzrtMwrpcxXZGlx_j1EqF56Km66RuzBDylaUrzuo2Xkd5-f_29WKedDBUPOZ1gwb5c/w200-h167/download-3.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><i>Pirate & Penguin </i>by Mike Allegra and illustrated by Jenn Harney</h4><div>A confused pirate mistakes a penguin for a parrot. The antics of the pirate and penguin are amusing and the ending is sweet. Lots of fun language that will amuse readers, too.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5Qa75Ab_FTSM_0F-B9vVK39XnP4kPmgsfsgI_H1jUh8KzTnBruQp5oSfR0LpwbTu6XKRmXA81PYQ-4LljZ7edYJZmfnbhWxJv0otgtjSkk1OfAsqyrnl1xDpfNhHdcj9qpQ_h4FS8RQTjxgu9chJiFYlkO32gsJR1RYVbNsZbSnAKyf57YNlld8U0F1w/s250/download-4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="250" data-original-width="202" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5Qa75Ab_FTSM_0F-B9vVK39XnP4kPmgsfsgI_H1jUh8KzTnBruQp5oSfR0LpwbTu6XKRmXA81PYQ-4LljZ7edYJZmfnbhWxJv0otgtjSkk1OfAsqyrnl1xDpfNhHdcj9qpQ_h4FS8RQTjxgu9chJiFYlkO32gsJR1RYVbNsZbSnAKyf57YNlld8U0F1w/w162-h200/download-4.jpg" width="162" /></a></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><i>There's a Beach in My Bedroom</i> by Kevin Jonas and Danielle Jonas and illustrated by Courtney Dawson</h4><div>When Bella is disappointed that it's raining and she can't go to the beach, her family finds a way to bring the beach to her. This book has a sweet message about making the best of a situation and imagination. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH6Pp2KpQj4A3mlFP2HQAN1rqNhba7emslWiYCnSkk61StkcHDXGDO9EUj9FYcpB27-G6RQTYuBCVA5fAYoP38Am7Ki5FqJpB356uYqgTdvxV_2u0rABS98PvBuJkkDgcBj8CZ1kUZV9lGzsN7rU-4q2eeRRhnAeMpdX3Y5KaTbo0OprfNO7weyvPrYZ4/s278/download-5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="278" data-original-width="181" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH6Pp2KpQj4A3mlFP2HQAN1rqNhba7emslWiYCnSkk61StkcHDXGDO9EUj9FYcpB27-G6RQTYuBCVA5fAYoP38Am7Ki5FqJpB356uYqgTdvxV_2u0rABS98PvBuJkkDgcBj8CZ1kUZV9lGzsN7rU-4q2eeRRhnAeMpdX3Y5KaTbo0OprfNO7weyvPrYZ4/w130-h200/download-5.jpg" width="130" /></a></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><i>Ali the Great and the Market Mishap</i> by Saadia Faruqi and illustrated by Debby Rahmalia</h4><div>Ali and his little brother, Fateh, go to the market with their Dada to get snacks when they run out. When they get there, Ali's job is to watch Fateh and find the chips his Dada likes, but Fateh is not such a good listener. Luckily, Ali is a good problem solver. This is a charming early reader that is one of four in a series. </div>Lisa Maucionehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17391834262945101696noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8608822337507338034.post-46035879068312688172023-09-04T05:00:00.001-04:002023-09-04T05:00:00.145-04:00Recent Reads<div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAisiemYVE12cYOlZfhRJf9qS7IzxmH15lPHZGkPUi59_Scet5SGSa1dlVSIPSO7LfwHlFdbmnfaqEMdIPpr5UhTY5lhcD-0zgvQ1HHdzKDwr87X5BTi8vNUIw5K6n4IWs3XR_koLrku4/s1600/Recent+Reads.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAisiemYVE12cYOlZfhRJf9qS7IzxmH15lPHZGkPUi59_Scet5SGSa1dlVSIPSO7LfwHlFdbmnfaqEMdIPpr5UhTY5lhcD-0zgvQ1HHdzKDwr87X5BTi8vNUIw5K6n4IWs3XR_koLrku4/s200/Recent+Reads.png" width="200" /></a></div><div>Every Monday, I share books I have recently read. I also participate in It’s Monday! What Are You Reading?, a community of bloggers who link up to share what they are reading. To find out what other bloggers are reading, check out the host blogs, <a href="http://www.teachmentortexts.com/">Teach Mentor Texts</a> and <a href="http://www.unleashingreaders.com/">Unleashing Readers</a>, or follow on Twitter at #imwayr. </div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">Recent Reads..</h3><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81F15TaZ0VL._SL1500_.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="654" height="200" src="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81F15TaZ0VL._SL1500_.jpg" width="164" /></a></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><i>A Family Like Ours</i> by Frank Murphy and Alice Lee and illustrated by Kayla Harren</h4><div style="text-align: left;">This book celebrates the many definitions of family. A sweet story that encourages inclusivity with lovely illustrations.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF3TKt1RZJ2-_Qae7MktrylGUa-LrurtimlbUgZMYDRz0NBKTljAFHKB1QYKk5VAx_SMsWqU1IIW7XAU3O3Np-MCXsqRL33yZ6Zu6s-ujnr1YbMuJiMlRtHguZJaAAVsatLlfjwqdOxyLX3uR0UDvxn7U8A8XyxDtgtqKOLckYw1EggJLCsVYoyWMhZNo/s225/download-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="225" data-original-width="225" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF3TKt1RZJ2-_Qae7MktrylGUa-LrurtimlbUgZMYDRz0NBKTljAFHKB1QYKk5VAx_SMsWqU1IIW7XAU3O3Np-MCXsqRL33yZ6Zu6s-ujnr1YbMuJiMlRtHguZJaAAVsatLlfjwqdOxyLX3uR0UDvxn7U8A8XyxDtgtqKOLckYw1EggJLCsVYoyWMhZNo/w200-h200/download-1.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><i>The Good Hair Day</i> by Christian Trimmer and illustrated by J Yang</h4><div style="text-align: left;"><div><div>Noah longs for long, wavy hair, like his sister and mother, that he can braid and twist. Noah knows he can let his hair grow, but he is afraid of what others will think and say. For his birthday, Noah's parents acknowledge his wish with the perfect gift. An empowering book.</div></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqT4Ll_25K5AW5zpSUn7B9A1ztswOCH3DfnkKwi3XOoio2NjmBI08JXBBR0ef1coTt8rzl9ZYV2gIe1wgxkDCLIOnl1zxCULPoM_betYQYiLi0IM37c7g3hmGi28ov4klS4FYC0kly1iZSlrckf8G8MMjdCm38Vdrw9bpa9N2dPzMzRb41ntnDPHTjFgQ/s238/download-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="238" data-original-width="212" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqT4Ll_25K5AW5zpSUn7B9A1ztswOCH3DfnkKwi3XOoio2NjmBI08JXBBR0ef1coTt8rzl9ZYV2gIe1wgxkDCLIOnl1zxCULPoM_betYQYiLi0IM37c7g3hmGi28ov4klS4FYC0kly1iZSlrckf8G8MMjdCm38Vdrw9bpa9N2dPzMzRb41ntnDPHTjFgQ/w178-h200/download-2.jpg" width="178" /></a></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><i>Penny & Pip</i> by Candace Fleming and illustrated by Eric Rohmann</h4><div>Out of a mysterious egg at the natural history museum, a baby dinosaur hatches. Penny, being the only one who has witnessed this, befriends the dinosaur and comes up with a clever idea to bring the creature home with her. An unexpected, and sweet, story of friendship.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDppaFWbBvybUC0AUXskYYYBrVg6Ibf0MICNw6Mlyshh_21b9SP4HOU_IB0qYU1qt7e3oCrcIGaKrXO2hlr9ira7wCOBxtHrSd22NheMsKN-Qs3jIlvm9pFMpPn9oth3NGnKQJQb3KLc0ptQ8efLbvUo5DPJX8wsTXzjrVGmj9gHvkqUCfn4HVURV_V-8/s251/download-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="201" data-original-width="251" height="160" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDppaFWbBvybUC0AUXskYYYBrVg6Ibf0MICNw6Mlyshh_21b9SP4HOU_IB0qYU1qt7e3oCrcIGaKrXO2hlr9ira7wCOBxtHrSd22NheMsKN-Qs3jIlvm9pFMpPn9oth3NGnKQJQb3KLc0ptQ8efLbvUo5DPJX8wsTXzjrVGmj9gHvkqUCfn4HVURV_V-8/w200-h160/download-3.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><i>Tumble</i> by Adriana Hernández Bergstrom</h4><div>Told in mostly two-word sentences, this book tells about the journey of a tumbleweed. For what seems like a simple story, readers can learn a lot about this plant and the environment where it lives.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71jBa-8BBoL._AC_UF1000,1000_QL80_.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="692" data-original-width="800" height="173" src="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71jBa-8BBoL._AC_UF1000,1000_QL80_.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><i>What a Map Can Do</i> by Gabrielle Balkan and illustrated by Alberto Lot</h4><div><div>When I was growing up, going on a road trip meant using a paper map. Those maps could never be folded up as they originally were! We may live in a world where our phones can show us how to navigate somewhere, but knowing how to use a map is still pretty useful. In an entertaining way, narrated by a raccoon, this book helps readers learn about many different types of maps. A very informative book.</div></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlifWAIKqXNQ2L9I_CYZXmjpbL3B0qySKQhBfu12QVYtAfZ2aljJR-Z8LX79erWT0lugxZSNXLHbNW27w_cDMg8dT_IykZ64WUq4E10KH4UPffyCG0IyChOTs83e44intShaqicmEUrb4bNFTYgugVyc_KpxVwow8HhrmVefmNN9gtxibERBJuMLZixvg/s275/download-5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="275" data-original-width="183" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlifWAIKqXNQ2L9I_CYZXmjpbL3B0qySKQhBfu12QVYtAfZ2aljJR-Z8LX79erWT0lugxZSNXLHbNW27w_cDMg8dT_IykZ64WUq4E10KH4UPffyCG0IyChOTs83e44intShaqicmEUrb4bNFTYgugVyc_KpxVwow8HhrmVefmNN9gtxibERBJuMLZixvg/w133-h200/download-5.jpg" width="133" /></a></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><i>Fox Has a Problem</i> by Corey R. Tabor</h4><div>Fox has an idea to solve his problem, but it results in one animal after another having a problem of their own. Fox's cleverness is not appreciated until one animal has an idea about how they can all work together. An amusing read.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91+PBUNatVL._AC_UF1000,1000_QL80_.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="542" height="200" src="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91+PBUNatVL._AC_UF1000,1000_QL80_.jpg" width="136" /></a></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><i>The Puppets of Spelhorst (A Norendy Tale #1)</i> by Kate DiCamillo and illustrated by Julie Morstad</h4><div>Two sisters receive a trunk with five puppets - a boy, a girl, a king, a wolf, and an owl - as a gift. As the puppets talk with one another they reveal their feelings and dreams. Their adventures include being part of a story that one of the sisters has written as they are used in a puppet show performance. This is a whimsical, fairy tale-like story that is the first in a series of books set in the same fictional land. The book publishes in October. Thanks to the publisher for an advanced reader's copy. </div></div>Lisa Maucionehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17391834262945101696noreply@blogger.com3