Written in a spare, lyrical style using fresh, evocative imagery, In a Village by the Sea tells the story of longing for the comforts of home. A perfect book for teaching about diverse cultures and lifestyles through rich pictures and words, moving from the wide world to the snugness of home and back out again.
MY REVIEW:
WOW, this is a gorgeous circle story that has some of the most beautiful illustrations. It is a story that captures of the love of family, the sense of community and the fact that home is always where the heart is. My kids and I loved this book so much and I cannot wait to develop it into a lesson plan. There is so much to love both in the story, which is beautifully written and also within the wonderful detail in the illustrations. This is one of my favorite children's books that I have read in a long time! 5 stars!!!
How do you deal with tattletales? When should you tell on someone? Lola struggles with her little brother Zeke and his tattletale behavior in this sequel to Lola Goes to Work.
MY REVIEW:
An adorable story captured in pictures of two adorable pups and one silly cat. My son loved that the story had "a tiny story line with problems that were all solved in the end". This is a great book for my classroom as well, as we do a lot of talking about tattling. It can also be used for the pet lesson as well. Any dog lover will adore this book! My sons and I loved it and so did our Yorkie- ShihTzu, Zoe!!! 4 stars
Louis and his dog Barkley are great friends. Louis and his family are getting ready for the day and Barkley is hungry. Mom and dad remind Louis that toys and people food are not for dogs to eat. A fun bilingual book for young kids with dogs. English and Spanish text on the same page make it easy to follow along.
Louis y su perro Barkley son grandes amigos. Louis y su familia se alistan para el día, y Barkley tiene hambre. Mamá y papá le recuerdan a Louis que los juguetes y la comida de humanos no son comida para perros. Un divertido libro bilingüe para niños que tienen perros. Los textos en inglés y español están en la misma página, haciéndolo fácil de seguir.
Do you want to prepare your child to be a lifelong, successful, and passionate reader?
Then jump start your child's language and early reading skills while having a ball!
This is not just another beginning reader book. Speech therapist and top selling author of My Toddler Talks has created a one-of-a-kind, versatile resource to assist in building your child's language and early literacy skills. Learning to Read is a Ball is a unique and adaptable book that can be used with toddlers, preschoolers, and kindergartners. It is a must-have for anyone interested in developing language and literacy in young children.
Learning to Read is a Ball combines a rhyming 28-page picture book about balls with a 17 Page Parent Guide that includes:
Specific techniques to develop oral language using different reading styles
Strategies to use synonyms and antonyms to build vocabulary
Various approaches to encourage storytelling
Dynamic tips to play with rhymes and alliteration to build the understanding that words are made up of different sounds
Thoughtful tactics to highlight letters and words to stimulate print awareness
Develop these foundational skills in your child, and you'll take pride knowing you helped prepare your little one for formal instruction going into preschool or kindergarten.
Learning to Read is a Ball is the perfect resource for:
Parents, Grandparents & Caregivers
Speech Therapists
Speech Therapy Grad Students
Early Intervention Specialists
Early Childhood Educators
Occupational & Physical Therapists
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"Learning to Read is a Ball should be distributed to all new parents at hospitals, early intervention programs, and preschools. It's a unique resource that guides parents to use simple techniques to facilitate oral and written language within their daily reading. This book is a fantastic resource in which every Speech-Language pathologist, early interventionist and early childhood educator should have at their disposal!"
- Maria Del Duca, M.S., CCC-SLP, owner of Communication Station: Speech Therapy, PLLC
"Learning to Read is a Ball can be used with language impaired toddlers to introduce them to functional vocabulary words, as well as with emergent readers to introduce them to repetitive thematic text. I was impressed with how versatile this book can be. It can also be used to develop their critical thinking skills, enhance their lexicon by discussing synonyms and antonyms, as well as boost their narrative (storytelling) abilities. I highly recommend this book."
-Tatyana Elleseff MA CCC-SLP, Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care, Director Smart Speech Therapy LLC
MY REVIEW:
A book that seems so simple, but is so much more complex than that. Teaching a child to read is a difficult thing and this book really helps to create success when a child first starts to read. With rhyme and pictures this book will inspire any young one to love reading!
4 stars
Ellis Monroe has always been curious about the world. When his father brings home an ancient mirror with the power to reveal the truth about the people and things around him, Ellis begins to see the world in a whole new way.
But things get more than a little strange when Ellis takes the mirror to school. While playing with it on the playground with his best friend, Toro Quispe, Ellis discovers that someone – or something – is hiding out at Harriet Tubman Elementary and trying to stop children from learning. Determined to solve the new mystery, Ellis, Toro, and his little sister, Freddye go on a secret mission to find out the truth about the troublesome Buddy Cruster and stop whatever he and his friends have planned.
Ellis and The Magic Mirror will be released in hardcover and paperback on August 18, 2015.
MY REVIEW:
A fun adventure that teaches goodness and the power of friendship. It is a great book that helps take reluctant readers to the next level. The story is interesting and highlights the importance of team work and the unique characteristics each of us have that adds to the team. The sky is the limit with the adventures this crew can have! Such fun...4.5 stars
Shortly after his miraculous birth, made possible with help from the phoenix, Prince Ru-lan is captured by Su-ling, the evil enchantress, who plans to raise Ru-lan and use him to take over the kingdom. Several years later, the phoenix reminds the little boy of his real identity and he escapes from Su-ling’s cottage with the help of his animal friends. Once their son is firmly ensconced in the palace, the emperor and empress undertake a daring plot to forever rid the kingdom of the threat of the evil enchantress. This book subtly teaches values while introducing the reader to interesting aspects of Chinese culture and language.
MY REVIEW:
A great story about the power of good reining over evil. I thoroughly enjoyed this story about how faith, friends and goodness can restore order and when you are kind, kindness is returned and when you are evil there are consequences. The pictures were beautiful and learning about the Chinese cuture and learning some Chinese words! 4.5 stars!!
Let's play nice! When Henry teases Claire by throwing her favorite penguin toy onto the ceiling fan, it's Sockbuddies to the rescue! Together with the children, the Sockbuddies build an airplane to reach the penguin before it falls into the hands of the Dustbunnies.
Sockmonster and Friends aims to educate and encourage good habits through the household adventures of two children and their tiny monster friends. The journeys of the characters captivate the imagination while containing gentle messages of cleanliness and responsibility. Your children get the thrill of discovering new worlds with the Sockbuddies, while you see them grow and learn healthy habits.
Let's work together! This time, the Sockbuddies need help from Claire and Henry! When Toothy accidentally leaves his favorite toothbrush out, everyone must race to reach it in time, before the Dustbunnies cover it with dirt. Claire and Henry daringly climb to the top of the counter and design a plan with the Sockbuddies to save the day.
Sockmonster and Friends aims to educate and encourage good habits through the household adventures of two children and their tiny monster friends. The journeys of the characters captivate the imagination while containing gentle messages of cleanliness and responsibility. Your children get the thrill of discovering new worlds with the Sockbuddies, while you see them grow and learn healthy habits.
Let's be neat! When Claire and Henry need to find their socks in a messy room, they are visited by a band of tiny helpful monsters known as the Sockbuddies. Together with the Sockbuddies, they explore the mountains of stuff under the bed hoping to find their socks before they get eaten by the Dustbunnies.
Sockmonster and Friends aims to educate and encourage good habits through the household adventures of two children and their tiny monster friends. The journeys of the characters captivate the imagination while containing gentle messages of cleanliness and responsibility. Your children get the thrill of discovering new worlds with the Sockbuddies, while you see them grow and learn healthy habits.
SERIES REVIEW:
These are cute books filled with valuable lessons. When being part of a family one must contribute by helping to keep the house clean, one must be kind, be part of a team, and so much more. During the imaginative adventures of the children and their monster pals much is learned and great habits are formed. 3.5 stars
