One can not help cheer for Magnolia and her summer of adventures thanks to a goal of returning lost socks. What she learns about not only herself, herOne can not help cheer for Magnolia and her summer of adventures thanks to a goal of returning lost socks. What she learns about not only herself, her parents and others opens her eyes and creates connections she yearns for....more
This one came recommended by one of my students as I was unaware of the series. It reminded me a bit of Wedgie and Gizmo as it was a fun tale on animaThis one came recommended by one of my students as I was unaware of the series. It reminded me a bit of Wedgie and Gizmo as it was a fun tale on animals taking over the world…or are they?...more
Being the youngest sibling is hard. You want to be part of more and with the older siblings but they don’t want you around most of the time. I get youBeing the youngest sibling is hard. You want to be part of more and with the older siblings but they don’t want you around most of the time. I get you Dory!...more
3.5 Stars. Paintball can be a fun game or it can’t if someone is threatening your territory. Fortunately, the middle schoolers have a plan, but the qu3.5 Stars. Paintball can be a fun game or it can’t if someone is threatening your territory. Fortunately, the middle schoolers have a plan, but the question is will it work?...more
3.5 Stars. As a second string running back Noah finds himself on the bench. He doesn’t really mind because he is into football history and stats but i3.5 Stars. As a second string running back Noah finds himself on the bench. He doesn’t really mind because he is into football history and stats but it does mean he isn’t always part of the team because he is in his head. That is until the one game he gets called in when all things change…....more
I loved getting to know Aven in Dusti's book Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus so I was excited to see this earlier chapter book for youngeI loved getting to know Aven in Dusti's book Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus so I was excited to see this earlier chapter book for younger readers. Again, Aven does not let not having two arms stop her for living her life to the fullest and this book solve mysteries. I will definitely recommend this series to my students!...more
Sadiq loves space and hearing his father's stories of the Desert Star guiding travelers home. After a trip to the planetarium, he and his friends formSadiq loves space and hearing his father's stories of the Desert Star guiding travelers home. After a trip to the planetarium, he and his friends form a club and hold a sale to earn money to build a telescope. What a great group of kids!!...more
A truly enjoyable beginning graphic novel that reminded me of all the fun times I had reading Mo Willems' Elephant and Piggie stories.A truly enjoyable beginning graphic novel that reminded me of all the fun times I had reading Mo Willems' Elephant and Piggie stories....more
When your brother’s energy and possibly a lucky golden monkey charm turns your younger brother into a monkey, what is a twin sister supposed to do? YoWhen your brother’s energy and possibly a lucky golden monkey charm turns your younger brother into a monkey, what is a twin sister supposed to do? You will have to read to find out....more
A super cute series starring Bub, the pug who does not like rain, Duchess, a cat, Nuts, a squirrel who comes to love peanut butter and a hooman named A super cute series starring Bub, the pug who does not like rain, Duchess, a cat, Nuts, a squirrel who comes to love peanut butter and a hooman named Bella. The main plot is around Bella and Bub are making an invention together....more