Showing posts with label Books for Educators. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Books for Educators. Show all posts

Thursday, May 17, 2012

The Great Divide, by Suzanne Slade, Highly Recommended



The Great Divide, by Suzanne Slade, is a clever little book full of lyrical rhymes and mathematical queries for young readers.  While teaching children the names for groups of various types of animals, this picture-book challenges youngsters to figure out the answers to simple division problems. 

Colorful and animated illustrations by Erin E. Hunter help set the stage for this captivating book which would make an excellent addition to any home or school library.

A fabulous array of online resources linked to this book include Accelerated Reader and Reading Counts! quizzes.

The Great Divide comes highly recommended and earns the Literary Classics Seal of Approval, a designation reserved for those books which uphold the rigorous criteria set forth by the Children's Literary Classics review committee, a team comprised of individuals with backgrounds in publishing, editing, writing, illustration and graphic design.

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Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Sea Turtle Summer, by Nancy Stewart, earns the Literary Classics Seal of Approval



Sea Turtle Summer is the story of two brave young girls who simply won't take 'no' for an answer when it comes to saving a clutch of young turtle eggs.  --After witnessing a turtle laying eggs on the beach, they rush to tell the ranger so no harm will come to the eggs.  Upon discovering that the ranger is out sick for the day, the girls take matters into their own hands.  Despite numerous obstacles, the girls insist upon helping ensure the safety of the eggs.  In the end, they are rewarded for their efforts when, months later, they have the opportunity to help guide the hatchlings safely to sea.

Sea Turtle Summer offers an inspiring message of empowerment while fostering a love for nature and wildlife.  Nancy Stewart, bestselling author of the Bella and Britt Beach Series children's books, has created another heartwarming tale of hope and determination which is sure to instill positive values in the minds of young readers.

Sea Turtle Summer earns the Literary Classics Seal of Approval, a designation reserved for those books which uphold the rigorous criteria set forth by the Children's Literary Classics review committee, a team comprised of individuals with backgrounds in publishing, editing, writing, illustration and graphic design.



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Friday, November 18, 2011

Sh Sh Sh Let the Baby Sleep


 Sh Sh Sh Let the Baby Sleep, written by Kathy Stemke and illustrated by Jack Foster is the story of a fantastic series of adventures as seen through the eyes of Zachary, a boy who is struggling to adjust to life with a new baby sister.  Young Zachary becomes a "super hero"whenever he puts on his glasses.  Donning his glasses as he does his best to help protect his baby sister from noises which might wake her, he encounters all sorts of noisy nuisances, including birds, trains and bears.  This whimsical book creatively incorporates consonant blends in a story which will surely transport youngsters to new levels of imagination in their quest for adventure and learning.

Zachary's journey is only beginning at the conclusion of this story.  Complete with teacher's supplements including rhymes, songs, worksheets and more, this book has much to offer young readers as well as educators.

 Sh Sh Sh Let the Baby Sleep,earns the Literary Classics Seal of Approval




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