How did I neglect to review this book? I adore the text and the photos, and wish it had been recognized in some way by one of the 2012 book committees...moreHow did I neglect to review this book? I adore the text and the photos, and wish it had been recognized in some way by one of the 2012 book committees.
This is one of the most powerful author's notes I've ever seen. I read the text of the book out loud once, without pauses. Then we read the book. Then...moreThis is one of the most powerful author's notes I've ever seen. I read the text of the book out loud once, without pauses. Then we read the book. Then we read the author's note (illustrator's note, I guess). Then we were blown away.(less)
Excellent basic, comprehensive look at gravity. We used it specifically in relation to the gravity we explored related to the seasons and yearly movem...moreExcellent basic, comprehensive look at gravity. We used it specifically in relation to the gravity we explored related to the seasons and yearly movement of the Earth. Perfect balance of text and pictures.(less)
The art isn't my favorite, but my kids spent a lot of time talking about how the blues man symbolizes how music can make you happy, especially if you...moreThe art isn't my favorite, but my kids spent a lot of time talking about how the blues man symbolizes how music can make you happy, especially if you share it with other people.(less)
I often wish I had more "beginning chapter book" options than Danny & the DInosaur, Henry & Mudge, and the Mr. Putter & Tabby series. This...moreI often wish I had more "beginning chapter book" options than Danny & the DInosaur, Henry & Mudge, and the Mr. Putter & Tabby series. This is the answer to all of my wishes. Now if I can only convince our school to get a set of them...(less)
Eh. It was alright. I guess I'm a little spoiled because we use these poses in class already on a daily basis. But this would be fun for a read aloud....moreEh. It was alright. I guess I'm a little spoiled because we use these poses in class already on a daily basis. But this would be fun for a read aloud. I have added a third star to my original review based on my students' response to it!(less)
This book needs to get more buzz. Why isn't it getting more buzz? It's kind of the most amazing LADIES ROCK story I'd never heard. My only reservation...moreThis book needs to get more buzz. Why isn't it getting more buzz? It's kind of the most amazing LADIES ROCK story I'd never heard. My only reservation is the overuse of exclamation points. Of course, the social justice side of me asks what the impact of a white lady having 16 people carrying 22 pieces of luggage was on the locals, but no worries... The styling of the book reminds me of Me... Jane.(less)
Pretty comprehensive overview of all the different directions Matisse's life took as an aritst. Fit in perfectly with our study of the different art s...morePretty comprehensive overview of all the different directions Matisse's life took as an aritst. Fit in perfectly with our study of the different art styles of David Hockney.(less)
Brief, straightforward introduction to fractions and equivalent fractions. Bumped up an extra star because of how much my students seemed to like the...moreBrief, straightforward introduction to fractions and equivalent fractions. Bumped up an extra star because of how much my students seemed to like the cartoon cat narrators.(less)
It's been a while since I found a series I really wanted to continue reading. Here's the most recent candidate! Hillllllllarious inside jokes to older...moreIt's been a while since I found a series I really wanted to continue reading. Here's the most recent candidate! Hillllllllarious inside jokes to older/wiser readers, but not so much that it takes away from the main story for the target age group. My kids and I ADORE the three incorrigible children. Must read, and a great read aloud.(less)
Can you believe it's already almost the end of National Poetry Month? My kids had this book figured OUT from the instant it started. "I'll bet it's ab...moreCan you believe it's already almost the end of National Poetry Month? My kids had this book figured OUT from the instant it started. "I'll bet it's about a kid who didn't like writing and then by the end of the book he likes his teacher and writing." Zoinks. :)(less)
Much better than Petunia Wants a Pet, this is a book I'm definitely going to use in class to discuss having a good balance between imagination and rea...moreMuch better than Petunia Wants a Pet, this is a book I'm definitely going to use in class to discuss having a good balance between imagination and reality. (less)
Haunting, particularly for someone who is already freaked out by primates in captivity. What I appreciated most was the perfect amount and tone of hum...moreHaunting, particularly for someone who is already freaked out by primates in captivity. What I appreciated most was the perfect amount and tone of humor. This is absolutely appropriate as a book in verse, and I didn't think structuring it that way was gimmicky at all. Highly recommended; we're reading this aloud in class.
February 2013: Reread after the book won the Newbery. Just as wonderful this time around.(less)
Holy cow. This is everything I've ever hoped for in a picture book artist biography. It introduces us to plenty of Picasso's art, the main themes and...moreHoly cow. This is everything I've ever hoped for in a picture book artist biography. It introduces us to plenty of Picasso's art, the main themes and controversy surrounding his work.... The art works with the text perfectly. I need this book. (less)
Great story! So much more than just a story about friendship -- my students had AMAZING conversations about this one. The art does a great job of bein...moreGreat story! So much more than just a story about friendship -- my students had AMAZING conversations about this one. The art does a great job of being sweet and quirky, but not overly so. Everyone ADORED Paprika. We're grateful to Julian for sending a copy to our class.(less)
Pretty darn cute, with tons of graphing info crammed in. My 2nd and 3rd graders adored it and referred to it many times while they constructed their o...morePretty darn cute, with tons of graphing info crammed in. My 2nd and 3rd graders adored it and referred to it many times while they constructed their own graphs. (less)
We read this to launch our unit on representing data and it was an absolute smash hit. I mean, it's hard to do wrong with a cuddly underweight tiger b...moreWe read this to launch our unit on representing data and it was an absolute smash hit. I mean, it's hard to do wrong with a cuddly underweight tiger bug, but my students have been talking about this book throughout our unit so far.(less)
A worthy Sibert winner! My kids were apprehensive of this book at first -- it was the first long non-fiction book we've used as a read aloud this year...moreA worthy Sibert winner! My kids were apprehensive of this book at first -- it was the first long non-fiction book we've used as a read aloud this year -- but by the end, they ADORED it. We also did math inspired by the book. Highly recommended!(less)
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