Category Archives: Picture Books

Ocean Book Review

We’ve spent the month of July studying oceans.  I knew I’m the Biggest Thing In the Ocean would be a hit, but we found a few other books, too. I’m The Biggest Thing in the Ocean by Kevin Sherry We borrowed … Continue reading

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Ocean Floor Map

Magic School Bus books are fantastic.  I remember doing a book report on a Magic School Bus book in 3rd grade over 20 years ago!  My husband was a big fan of the TV show and we both love that our sons … Continue reading

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Outer Space Book Review

I was a little concerned that we wouldn’t find enough space books with updated Pluto information, but we actually found several.  We rowed Space Boy, Twinkle Twinkle Little Star and There’s No Place Like Space. The Planets by Gail Gibbons … Continue reading

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Caterpillar/ Butterfly Books

The Butterfly Alphabet by Kjell B Sandved This is a fantastic book for multiple ages or abilities. Each page has a letter, a butterfly, and a closeup of a part of the butterfly, showcasing the letter in the design of … Continue reading

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Penguin Book Reviews

We spent February learning about penguins and boy were they a hit!  I checked out a number of books, these are our favorites… Antarctic Antics: A Book of Penguin Poems by Judy Sierra This is the first poetry book that … Continue reading

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How to Make an Apple Pie and See the World

How to Make an Apple Pie and See the World By: Marjorie Priceman When an American baker’s plan to make an apple pie is thwarted by a fishing grocer, she sets out on an unbelievable escapade around the world to … Continue reading

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Construction Books

We’re reading Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel and Jedrek loves it!  No surprise, since he is into all different vehicles, but especially construction.  Read my review of Mike Mulligan here. Other construction books we’re reading are… Get to Work, Trucks By: … Continue reading

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Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel

Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel By: Virginia Lee Burton Persistance, stewardship, ambition and flexibility this book covers a wide range of values.  As with most good books our emotions went from excitement to dismay, sadness to hope, pride to … Continue reading

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The Very Ugly Bug

An ugly bug learns to accept and celebrate her differences after they save her from danger. Continue reading

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Gobble It Up!

This very catchy tune will have you singing about the food chain all day! Continue reading

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