Recently, I was browsing through the shelves at our local library when I came across this great book. (note: the image below is an amazon link in case you want to find the book)  It opens in a ''sleepy, slurpy swamp'' as a strange creature emerges and goes in search of a friend like him. He meets many creatures along the way, each of whom points ...

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Oink! Oink! Check out Book Pig for great book picks from librarians! #elemchat #spedchat #elemchat  Grades Pre-K through 10th Navigate by librarian picks, award winners, grade, genre, boys, girls, etc. Nice resource for teachers, parents, and kids. You may also like…. A Book in Time KOL Jr. Stories Children’s eBook Collections

Welcome to the age of electronic books infestation. You would think that book publishers are shaking in their boots by their threat. In my humble opinion, I believe that they pose a significant threat to the publishing industry. However, children picture books will remain “king” in the traditional paper form. Can you imagine being in […]

Have you ever used this text? - A student's Companion... ??? My mother has a very old version in her library that she used as a child growing up even into her teens. I remember using that very same book when I was an eight year old primary school student (in the standard - three grade I think it was). Ah... memories! I've always been a junkie for ...

Have you ever used this text? - A student's Companion... ??? My mother has a very old version in her library that she used as a child growing up even into her teens. I remember using that very same book when I was an eight year old primary school student (in the standard - three grade I think it was). Ah... memories! I've always been a junkie for ...

Kansas State Librarian Joanne Budler recently announced the 2010 Kansas Notable Book List. The list of 15 fiction, nonfiction and children’s books are the best books published by Kansas authors or about Kansas in the last year. Some interesting ones for history and social studies people: Addie of the Flint Hills: A Prairie Child During the ...

I picked up a PDF recently on how to adapt books. It's a simple, low-tech way to create more accessible books for all students. All it requires is a copy of the book, some zip-top bags, a stapler, and some tape. Have fun adapting books! Adapting Books Patrick Share this Do you know somebody else who would find this post interesting or ...