Books4Learning

Poetry Friday: Six Sheep Sip Thick Shakes (Brian P. Cleary)

2012-05-18T21:31:00Z

For Poetry Friday , I have an entertaining book: Six Sheep Sip Thick Shakes and Other Tricky Tongue Twisters (by Brian P. Cleary). It is not poetry in the traditional sense, but there are many poetic elements—rhyme, alliteration, assonance, consonance....(read more)

Fairy Tale Friday: The Twelve Dancing Princesses

2012-05-18T04:25:00Z

It is Fairy Tale Friday . All bloggers are welcome to link up their fairy tale themed posts. The Twelve Dancing Princesses has been a beloved fairy tale for centuries. There are a few things in common in most versions. First, there is a male protagonist...(read more)

Love in Bloom Giveaway Hop

2012-05-18T02:53:00Z

Books4Learning is participating in the Love in Bloom Giveaway Hop at I am a Reader, Not a Writer . Click HERE for a list of all participating blogs with giveaways. Books4Learning is offering the winner a gently read copy of Sara Dessen's What Happened...(read more)

Picture Book (Science): Pandas' Earthquake Escape (Phyllis J. Perry)

2012-05-18T01:58:00Z

In honor of Endangered Species Day , I am highlighting Pandas' Earthquake Escape . This book is compliments of Sylvan Dell Publishing . They have numerous wonderful books on animals, many of which are endangered. Continue reading to find out how you can...(read more)

Picture Book: Dreams Around the World (by Takashi Owaki)

2012-05-17T02:52:00Z

Photographer Takashi Owaki traveled around the world, visiting multiple countries on 6 different continents. To the children he met, he asked the question: “What do you want to be when you grow up?” Owaki highlights 13 of the children he met and photographed...(read more)

Children's Book Week Blog Hop Winner

2012-05-15T04:15:00Z

Congratulations to Barbara Watson ! Winner of the Children’s Book Week Giveaway Hosted by I am a Reader, Not a Writer. She will receive a copy of Chester by Melanie Watt. Check out Barbara's Blog . Read More......(read more)

Nonfiction Monday: Voices of World War I (Ann Heinrichs)

2012-05-14T17:47:00Z

Summary of Voices of World War I: Stories from the Trenches (by Ann Heinrichs ): This non-fiction selection is broken into seven chapters. The first chapter gives a basic overview of the war—how it began, who fought in it, and what were some of the effects....(read more)

Middle Grade Reader: Walk Two Moons (Sharon Creech)

2012-05-14T02:27:00Z

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Picture Book (Science): Hornets, Incredible Insect Architects (Markle)

2012-05-14T02:26:00Z

Two weeks ago, I highlighted Sandra Markle’s captivating book Luna Moths: Masters of Change . Hornets: Incredible Insect Architects is another book in her amazing 8-part Insect World series. Summary : Before delving into the specifics on hornets, the...(read more)

Early Reader: Pip's Trip (by Janet Morgan Stoeke)

2012-05-13T02:53:00Z

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Fairy Tale Friday:

2012-05-11T11:08:00Z

This week Literary Transgressions is hosting Fairy Tale Friday. Jump over there to join in. My post will be coming shortly. Read More......(read more)

Chapter Book (Biography): Lincoln, A Photobiography (Russell Freedman)

2012-05-10T14:42:00Z

Tomorrow is Fairy Tale Friday. Please join in. I am thrilled that I have finally found a subject to write my first book on. The subject is a biography of a person I have admired for many years. I seriously considered naming my child after this person....(read more)

Middle Grade Reader: Pipper's Secret Ingredient

2012-05-09T21:51:00Z

Summary of Pipper’s Secret Ingredient (by Jane Murphy & Allison Fingerhuth): The only thing Pipper loves more than food, is her friends. She loves to gather them together to cook and to socialize. Pipper also has a large blog following, anxious for her...(read more)

Picture Books (Math) Shapes and Basic Geometry

2012-05-07T17:30:00Z

I have had these book tucked away for Math Monday for a few weeks. It is about time I share them! Each selection focuses on shapes. They move from simple to more complex. I hope you can use these books with your youngsters at home or in school. Shapes...(read more)

Nonfiction Monday: The Greek News

2012-05-07T14:25:00Z

For Nonfiction Monday, I am revisiting one of my favorite subjects: Ancient Greece. I spent months on it with my own children while homeschooling. I love teaching about it in college World Literature courses. If you plan to study it formally or read about...(read more)