Instill a love of books and reading in children even before they have entirely mastered reading skills. Everything you need to start a fun-packed weekly book club at your school or library is included; detailed instructions for planning and conducting the meetings, book summaries, lists of discussion questions, reproducible activity sheets, even snack suggestions. Sixteen ready-to-use book club sessions are right at your fingertips. It's never too early to get kids hooked on reading. This guide makes it easy-for you and the children. An invaluable resource for children's librarians, media specialists, teachers, day care providers, and parents.
Lena looks up at her and smiles. “You remembered.” “I remember a lot of things.” Then Kate disappears inside the house. “Thank you,” Lena whispers long after the screen door clicks shut. Her voice sounds super-sad, talking to no one.
All “survival” stations—tables where activities take place—were labeled with Camp Green Lake-themed signs, such as “Tent A,” “Tent B,” “Rec Hall,” or “Dining Room,” and a “Welcome to Camp Green Lake” sign was posted outside the door to ...
The National Book Award-winning novel about one remarkable young woman who dares to defy fate, perfect for readers who enjoyed A Long Walk to Water by Linda Sue Park or Inside Out and Back Again by Thanhha Lai.
Would you risk your own? Told in alternating perspectives among three girls--Valentina and Oksana in 1986 and Rifka in 1941--this story shows that hatred, intolerance, and oppression are no match for the power of true friendship.
Any child who has ever felt uncertainty about the world outside will be soothed and enchanted by the open-ended, seemingly-unanswerable, and utterly whimsical questions this book poses: "Will I ever be the dawdle of a penguin?
J.J. Grabenstein, Chris Grabenstein. Chapter 50: Panic Attack Chapter 51: Bye-Bye, Excelsior Award Chapter 52: Happy Excelsior Day! Chapter 53: Mysteries Revealed Chapter 54: Shine Time! Thank You! About the Author Earnest.
Mudpuppy's Little Feminist Board Book Set is comprised of colorful illustrated portraits of real women who have made historical impact on the world.
A stunningly imagined world, page-turning thrills, and a pair of unlikely heroes on an epic quest make this unique and immersive dark fantasy—from acclaimed author A. J. Steiger—perfect for fans of Holly Black and Kelly Barnhill.
The Poetry Teatime Companion is an anthology of classic poems that will help your family bring the practice to life. Nancy includes notes to go with each poem that tell a bit about the author and invite deeper reflection and connection.
In this beautiful children’s picture book by Vivek Shraya, author of the acclaimed God Loves Hair, a five-year-old South Asian boy becomes fascinated with his mother’s bindi, the red dot commonly worn by Hindu women to indicate the ...