Library Ties

Ok, the summer got away from me and while I’ve not finished all twenty nominees, yet, but I will! I don’t have time unfortnately to write a summary for the ones I have left, but rest assured this year’s list is a good one! I can hardly wait to see what the kids think […]

Taking the rich culture and customs of ancient Korea, the author has created her version on an old Korean tale that is much like that of Robin Hood. Written and illustrated as a graphic novel, the format will appeal to kids. The speech bubbles and action illustrations will help students understand as they read through […]

Ever wonder how kids in other countries got their library books? This book answers the question by providing details about how library materials are delivered to their patrons all over the world. From a camel to a book mobile to boat to elephants, all of these modes of transportation connect readers with books. What an […]

Tour America: a Journey Through Poems and Arts is a wonderful collection of poems with beautiful illustrations highlighting some of the best scenic areas of the United States. Written by Diane Siebert and illustrated by Stephen T. Johnson, the book contains not only the poem and pictures, but also fact boxes giving the students even […]

This was a wonderful book is the adventures of Eben as he searches his small town in Missouri trying to find seven wonders. If he reaches his goal, he will earn a trip on the train to Colorado to see the mountains. He is just certain this will be an impossible task; there can’t possibly […]

In The Sloppy Copy Slipup, Brian is sure he is in trouble for one again not getting his rough draft done over the weekend. Over the course of the day, he shares the entire story with the teacher and finds out that while he thinks he has nothing to write about, he quickly figures out […]

Jacobson’s book was a wonderful short novel that helps kids figure out what they are best at doing. Sometimes it isn’t the most obvious thing or something that we work hard at, but everyone has something the do that makes them the best — for Winnie she hopes it is drawing. But, as the story […]

Every summer I read the 20 books nominated for the Young Hoosier Book Award in both ther Intermediate and Picture Book level. It gives me a chance to be ready to discuss these books with our students, plan our Read N Feed incentives, and this next year we’re planning to set-up a Moodle between my […]