Some picture books can be face-timed across country. Some can’t. The artwork is so detailed, so compelling, that you must read it close up. It’s a lap book. Why Dogs have Wet Noses by Kenneth Steven and illustrated by Oywind Torsetter is one. Noah’s ark sails through seas until a chestnut size hole appears in […]
The Book about Moomin. Mymble, and Little MyTove JanssonEnglish translation by Sophie Hannah The Moomintroll, the Gaffsie, the Hemulen, the Fillywonk, and, course, Little My and Mymble. Poor little Moomin troll is trying to take a pail of milk home. But one things leads to another and… Ha! I know what you’re thinking. What are
South Toe Elementary Yancey County North Carolina I spent a week at South Toe having fun with the 2nd, 3rd and 5th grade students and teachers. Using Bogeyman 101 as my guide, I introduced story structure and the steps to story writing. The kids were quick learners and so enthusiastic! I will miss them! Please
South Toe Elementary Yancey County North Carolina I spent a week at South Toe having fun with the 2nd, 3rd and 5th grade students and teachers. Using Bogeyman 101 as my guide, I introduced story structure and the steps to story writing. The kids were quick learners and so enthusiastic! I will miss them! Please
Books for Reluctant Readers
When you’re trying to interest reluctant readers,these are the books (by Alvin Schwartz) to put in their hands. The pacing is perfect: scary, scarier, scariest! But not so scary as to give nightmares. ALL of his books are delightful.
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Bogeyman 101: The Qallupulliat
When you’re trying to interest reluctant readers, these are the books (by Alvin Schwartz) to put in their hands. The pacing is perfect: scary, scarier, scariest! But not so scary as to give nightmares. ALL of his books are delightful. What do you think of sisters that do everything together? Sisters who play, swim,
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Bogeyman 101: Bogeys of the Arctic Circle
Bogeys of the Arctic Circle Picture yourself here…the Arctic Circle…looking at the Northern Lights. But that’s not all you’ll see. There’s the string monster, a creature that will punish you if you don’t do your chores and instead, play string games. There’s the Mahaha, a skinny creature, blue in color and ice cold to the
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Bogeyman 101: Baba Yaga
From Bogeyman 101by Karen Hokanson MIller Imagine this! You’re in the woods, alone, when suddenly you hear “thump, thump thump.” That’s the sound of a giant wood churn bumping over the forest floor. That’s the sound of Baba Yaga, who’s coming after you!
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