Tag: picture book

• Picture Book Review: Take a Picture of Me, James VanDerZee!

  

  Title: Take of Picture of Me, James VanDerZee! Author/ Illustrator: Andrea Loney/ Keith Mallett Year published: 2017 Summary: A story about the photographer, James VanDerZee, his journey as an artist, and his significance during the Harlem Renaissance. Review: As a teacher, I love this book. I’m so glad it exists. This nonfiction picture book tells…

  Cathryn Free

  September 18, 2020

  Book Review

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• Picture Book Review: Diary of a Spider

  

  Title: Diary of a Spider Author/ Illustrator: Written by: Doreen Cronin/ Illustrated by: Harry Bliss Genre: Picture book, realistic fiction Year published: 2005 Summary: Funny book written in diary style about the life of a spider. Review: I love this picture book for so many reasons. First of all, it’s funny! This book takes a…

  Cathryn Free

  August 10, 2020

  Book Review

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• Picture Book Review: Fresh-Picked Poetry: A Day at the Farmer’s Market

  

  Title: Fresh Picked Poetry: A Day at the Farmer’s Market Author/ Illustrator: Michelle Schaub/ Amy Huntington Year published: 2017 Age Range: 2-10 years Summary: A collection of poems that shares the wonders and magic of a day at the farmer’s market. Review: From the inviting poem on the opening page to the final poem that…

  Cathryn Free

  February 27, 2020

  Book Review, Writing

  Book Review, classroom resources, picture book, poetry, teacher resources, teachers, Writing