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The Scarecrow’s Hat, “We All Need Somebody To Lean On”
The Scarecrow’s Hat As the song says, “We all need somebody to lean on”. We also need to be the “somebody” to lean on. But, sometimes you don’t have what your friend may need most. This tale teaches that by using some creative problem … Continue reading
Posted in fall, Friendship, problem solving
Tagged children's books for fall, children's books for problem solving, children's books with badgers, children's books with chickens, children's books with crows, children's books with donkeys, children's books with owls, children's books with scarecrows, children's books with sheep, farming, harvest, Ken Brown, Peachtree Publishers, The Scarecrow's Hat
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The Lonely Scarecrow, “Cold Snow Warms Hearts”
The Lonely Scarecrow The Lonely Scarecrow has kept us company for three years as we discovered this book when my older son was in Kindergarten. We read it over and over again, intrigued by seeing the world from a scarecrow’s … Continue reading
Pumpkin Soup, “Stir the Pot”
Pumpkin Soup Whether our kids are working on Engaged Learning Units (ELUs), cooperative learning, or finding their place in our family units, they are constantly being asked to work together with others. Finding books that help them see what teamwork, friendship, and unity … Continue reading
Posted in fall, garden, Halloween, Mealtime
Tagged children's books for autumn, children's books for fall, children's books teaching teamwork, children's books with a cat, children's books with a duck, children's books with a squirrel, Farrar Straus Giroux, Helen Cooper, Pumpkin Soup
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Creepy Carrots, “Consider the Carrots’ Point of View!”
When you get a super-creative writer to tell a story and a super-talented artist to draw the pictures, you get a book like Creepy Carrots. Two of my favorites come together, making this unique tale creepy-cool! A perfect treat for Halloween! Introducing … Continue reading
Posted in garden, Halloween, rabbit
Tagged Aaron Reynolds, activities for creepy carrots, children's books for Halloween, Crackenhopper Field, Creepy Carrots, Jasper Rabbit, lesson plans for Creepy Carrots, Lizzy Bromley, overcoming fears, Peter Brown, point of view, Simon & Schuster Books
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Kidsbook Friends Exclusive Author Interview with Aaron Reynolds
Aaron Reynolds Last month, I had the privilege of meeting and learning from Aaron Reynolds at the North Texas Regional SCBWI Conference (Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators). His humor, authenticity, and straight-forward talk captivated his audience. I am … Continue reading
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