I’ve written another book review! Unlike the last four I posted here, this book is for younger kids, grades preschool to second grade. The review is featured on the “Off the Beaten Track” blog, and I added the link here. Have fun!
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A “Doggy” Book Review by K.A. Cummins
Looking for more dog books for your young kids? Here is one called “Larry Gets Lost in the Library,” written by Eric Ode and illustrated by John Skewes. It’s about a dog who gets trapped in a bookmobile and is whisked away to a library. I haven’t read the full book myself, but K.A. CumminsContinue reading “A “Doggy” Book Review by K.A. Cummins”
Happy Valentine’s Day!
Here is a short and sweet story for the holiday, written by Lynn Plourde. Look at the beautiful illustrations done by Jennifer L. Meyer! Thank you, Eren’s Books, for posting this on YouTube.
A Fox-filled Book Review
Want your kids—or students if you’re a teacher—to be inspired to explore nature? There may still be snow where you’re at, but there may be animals mingling about. The picture book, “Saving Samantha,” is a true story about a fox living with the people who saved her. The author shares her journal entries of howContinue reading “A Fox-filled Book Review”
Denny and Penny Book Review—by Me
Hello, you all. I have written a new book review! It’s Denny and Penny by Silas Wood. If you like picture books with rhyme, as well as tales about friendship difficulties and trying new foods, this is the story for you.
A Christmas Book Review and Music
Merry Early Christmas, everyone! I wrote a review on a sweet story called Nick, the Christmas Coyote. You can find it on Jennifer Hallmark’s blog “Off the Beaten Track,” where you can read other reviews written by me and others. What are your favorite Christmas carols? For an extra festive treat, here’s a version ofContinue reading “A Christmas Book Review and Music”
New Book Review! Coyote Steals the Blanket
I’ve written a new book review. This time, it’s a picture book based on a Native American myth.
Dog Stories for Young Kids
You may have detected my obsession with canine stories. *smiles* If you share my love for them, here’s a couple of adorable tales for younger children. This here is Pupunzel, a retelling of Rapunzel for emerging readers. Like Rapunzel, this cute golden pup has super long hair and is stuck in a tower. I doContinue reading “Dog Stories for Young Kids”
Why I Read More Kids’ Books Than YA Books: A Casual Conversation Post — Words
Note: I shared this post from Kaley Kriesel’s blog Words. Read on to find encouragement if you’ve ever felt silly for reading kids’ books as an adult or teen. Or even for writing more children’s stories than YA stories. I myself dabble in YA writing here and there, but I’ll probably be writing more children’sContinue reading “Why I Read More Kids’ Books Than YA Books: A Casual Conversation Post — Words”
Literacy Lessons for Homeschool
The new school year is just around the corner (or maybe it has already arrived for you). Are you looking for ways to have your children analyze their favorite books? University of Cincinnati Speech and Hearing Clinic has a YouTube channel that reads books and teaches lessons related to the books. This here is LittleContinue reading “Literacy Lessons for Homeschool”
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