First of all, WELCOME SPRING!! We had some teaser days in February, but now maybe we can have the real thing. I’ve missed writing to you during the past few weeks, but we were enjoying 14 days in sunny Florida (here’s a sunset from our trip). Actually, we did have one day of rain and one hot and humid day, but other than that, the weather was great! We spent a lot of time reading, watching the birds off our balcony (Rosette Spoonbills, Ibis, Egrets and Pelicans) and hiking in state parks. We were in Cedar Key, which is very peaceful and laid back. All in all, it was a great change! Now we’re back and I want to share some Kids’ Books to Remember with you to help with your next library trip.
kids’ books to remember: read aloud
The Story of Doctor Dollitle by Hugh Lofting
The Best Loved Doll by Rebecca Caudill
The Adventures of Danny and the Dinosaur Treasury by Syd Hoff
KIDS’ BOOKS TO REMEMBER: picture books
The Man Who Lost His Head by Claire Huchet Bishop and Robert McCloskey
Daisy Gets Lost Chris Raschka
Dog Team by Gary Paulsen
KIDS’ BOOKS TO REMEMBER: chapter books
Two of these chapter books, Redwall and Seekers are book 1 in a series, so if your kiddos like one or both of these, there are lots more for them to read.
Redwall by Brian Jacques
When Zachary Beaver Comes to Town by Kimberly Willis Holt
Seekers, Return to the Wild, #1: Island of Shadows by Erin Hunter
Links for Mom and Dad
The world lost a remarkable person this week, author, Amy Krouse Rosenthal. I have reviewed two of her special books during the past year, I Wish You More and That’s Me Loving You. This is a touching tribute by her dear friend and editor.
Amy Krouse Rosenthal Remembered
Have Struggling or Reluctant Readers? These Hi-Lo Titles Will Keep Them Engaged
harvard PSYCHOLOGISTS reveal: Parents who raise “good Kids” do these five things
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