Victor Borge was a remarkable pianist and comedian. His Phonetic Punctuation might be the lost holy grail to interest children in punctuation. I dare you not to laugh out loud. Quote for the Day: We are all here for a spell, get all the good laughs you can.—Will Rogers
Okay, better late than never. Listed below are some of the books I’ve read in the last week or so. Watch for nonfiction reviews in separate posts. Recent fiction reads worth picking up:Bud, Not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis (Scholastic, 1999) Fiction (ages 9-12)Definitely worthy of its Newbery medal. This is a book full of… Read more »
To follow my previous post about the effects of kids’ texting on education, I’m expanding the topic and would love to hear your responses. Do you think E-books will replace physical page turners? I happen to love the feel of a book in my hand. I love the smell of books, the sound of turning… Read more »
Recently, the subject of kids’ obsession with texting came up during a casual lunch with friends. Specifically, the new theory that these kids of the digital age might eventually benefit from similar technologies in the classroom. One worry has nagged teachers and parents ever since cell phones landed in every adolescent’s pocket; That the unique… Read more »
Okay, I just stumbled upon this hilarious 17 minute video clip by Jarrett Krosoczka, author/illustrator of numerous books including Lunch Lady, Good Night, Monkey Boy, Baghead,Punk Farm, and Max for President. Sit back and giggle at this funny skit starring Tomie dePaola, Jane Yolen, Jon Scieszka, Tony DiTerlizzi, Grace Lyn, Mo Willems, Jeanne Birdsall, and… Read more »
Just when my son’s tears have subsided after the death of Thumper the Psycho cat, I have another bombshell to drop on him. Kermity the Hermit crab is dead. Yep, we have Hermit crabs. I don’t know why we have Hermit crabs. Oh, yes I do. For my son’s seventh birthday in 2007, a neighbor… Read more »
Okay, I promised not to post about political issues, but I just couldn’t pass up sharing this relevant quote from none other than Thomas Jefferson. “I believe that banking institutions are more dangerous to our liberties than standing armies. If the American people ever allow private banks to control the issue of their currency, first… Read more »
Congratulations to this year’s Sibert Award winners. We are the Ship is outstanding. I am amazed at the crisp details of the portrait quality illustrations. Truly one of the most stunningly illustrated books I have ever seen. I look forward to picking up the Honor Award books next. (The following descriptions are from the American… Read more »
Today, my house looks and feels different. There is no black wreath on the front door. There are no mourners mingling in my living room. But, the garage door lacks the 8-inch opening always left for my cat, Thumper. Sadly, yet inevitably, Thumper reached the end of his nine lives this morning at the age… Read more »
Every writer of children’s literature should read the works of Gary Paulsen, author of more than 175 books and 200 articles. Behind the tremendous talent lies a personal story that is at once tragic and inspiring. His story will remind you how powerful words can be. And how life-saving a kindness can be. I’ll stand… Read more »
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