Wondering what’s new with your youngsters’ favorite authors and characters? Plenty! Scroll down to get the latest. Plus, if you submit a comment to our blog to tell us which of these offers are your favorites, you’ll be entered in a random drawing to win an assortment of new children’s books. Send your comment by midnight EDT on Monday, May 16, 2011, for your chance to WIN! (Update: congratulations to S. Misrok, who was our winner!)
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There’s a new book from Kevin Henkes, author of Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse, Chrysanthemum, and Wemberley Worried. His latest tale follows the little white rabbit as he hops through the forest, imagining what it would be like to be green like the grass or tall like the trees. Click here now to see a video of the author at work and to get a free teachers’ guide for the book!
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Penguin Young Readers has a brand-new reader program that features favorite characters such as Cam Jansen, Amber Brown, Max & Ruby, and Pearl & Wagner. The books are leveled using the Fountas & Pinnell guided reading system, so they’re right on target. Click here now to learn more!
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Are your students hooked on the My Weird Classroom series? This wild and wacky collection from author Dan Gutman features titles like Mrs. Dole Is Out of Control, Miss Daisy Is Crazy, and Mr. Klutz Is Nuts. Be sure to tell your students about the My Weird Classroom Club. To get in on the zaniness, click here now!
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I have to say my favorite is Max and Ruby, because I used to love those books as a child!
I love Kevin Henkes and use several of his books in my kindergarten class – Chrysanthemum and Lily’s Purple Plastic Purse are just 2 of my favorites. Little White Rabbit looks awesome and if I don’t win it, I’m sure it will be a purchase before school starts in August!
My students have enjoyed Kevin Henkes books. Several years ago our librarian introduced my Kindergarten class to Kevin Henkes. Since then, I have been reading his stories to my classes. It is fun to see students look for his books in the library and check them out to try to read on their own.
Little White Rabbit sounds like a special story and I likes the Teacher’s guide. I try to read to my special needs students everyday and we talk about the stories we read. One discussion we have is about what is real and what is pretend. My MOCD students often have trouble with that concept because so much of what they see on television makes fantasy seem possible. I would love to have a copy for my classroom.
The Penguin Young Readers program looks exciting. I am a kindergarten teacher and I think my students would love any of the titles in the 1st and 2nd levels. These kids get so excited when they can read a book to themselves instead of having someone read it to them. Sadly, I don’t have enough of these simple stories for them. Hopefully I’ll be able to buy some of these stories this summer in preparation for next year.
I think the Weird School series would be a great asset to any classroom library. It would really appeal to the middle grade students and those who don’t really like to read. the weird titles really pull the readers into the stories and the blurbs on the back of the books might entice reluctant readers to take a chance on reading the book. If they can be persuaded to read one, there is a good chance they will pick up another- just to find out what happens to the wacky characters. I also think the students in grades 2 – 4, who are probably the target audience, will like the fact that the stories revolve around everyday school life and the people they have contact with, something they are very familiar with. The Weird Book Club is another thing that might be used to get the students to write and read more.
They all look good and I can use them with the different ages. I will also use the teaching guide. We alreaady have some of the books and will have to get the other boooks. Susan
Wow! I am excited about the Kevin Henkes’s new book,especially,because he’s one of my favs!
By mid-year most First graders are reading independently
so these books would be more than appreciated! We also
do AR tests,which are comprehension tests on books the kids read alone or with someone else. I’m sure his book will be added to this list! I also think the Penguin Young Readers’ program looks intriguing. Thanks for these offerings!
I love the Kevin Henkes books and look forward to his newest. I will be looking at the penquin series as well. My kids love Max and Ruby books so I know I will find soemthing very worthwhile there as well.
Little white rabbit looks so cute! I’d love to get the wacky classroom books too, my kids would love them.
I am so excited about the Penguin Young Readers program! My kids love Cam Jansen and Max & Ruby. I cannot wait to show this to them tomorrow! Thanks!
All these things look amazing to have in your classroom. I like Kevin Henkes’ books but I think my students would really enjoy the “My weird classroom” series. It sounds fun! My own kids love Max and Ruby.
I love books! All of the books look like a great addition to your classroom but I especially like the Kevin Henkes’ books.
I think the kids would really enjoy the Penquin YOung readers books at the center I work for. My son expecially likes Max and Ruby!
How to choose? Well, a continuous challenge is to find high-interest, lower-level books for my struggling students. Therefore, I nominate the My Weird Classroom series as my favorites of the day!
My kids love Kevin Henkes’. My vote is for his books.
My favorite would be Dan Gutman’s “My Weird Classroom” series; the books are enjoyed by students in 2nd-5th grade. The new “My Weird Classroom Club” will be a motivator for all of his current fans and probably some new ones too!
It’s so difficult to pick a favorite! I love the Little White Rabbit and so do my boys at home, but my three-year-olds at school love, love, love anything Max and Ruby! What a great giveaway!
I think the My Weird Classroom might be one my students enjoy. I signed up for the club newsletter and I am looking into maybe getting a few of the books.
Love Kevin Henkes books, especially Crysanthemum. Lily’s Plastic Purple Purse is really cute too. I would really enjoy some new books in my classroom!Thanks!
I think the my kids would enjoy the new Kevin Henkes’ book. I enjoy his books and they capture my little ones attention. They enjoy books about animals.
I absolutely adore Kevin Henkes and am thrilled to hear that there is a new book! You made my day. I also like the Penguin series for beginning readers.
I absolutely love Kevin Henkes books. They are a favorite in my classroom. My youngest daughter is also a fan. “Chrysanthemum” is her favorite!
I love books!!! Every day I share “my favorite” book with our classroom. I really don’t have a favorite because there are so many favorites. A classroom can never have enough books.