The new issue of Learning magazine is hitting the mail, and in it you’ll find an interview with children’s author Rachel Vail. I won’t spill the details, but one thing that Rachel says is that the hardest part of her job is the first 19 or 20 drafts of a book—then after that it gets…
Readers get to jump into a Bob Ross painting with the new book Bob Ross and Peapod the Squirrel (Running Press) by Robb Pearlman. Peapod the Squirrel needs a new home, so painter Bob Ross creates one that’s just right. Congratulations to our lucky winner Mindy Haffner! For your chance to win this book…
When a hungry dragon decides some friends look like a tasty snack, only the smartest damsels think to pull out the dragon’s weekly menu to see that dragons eat only noodles on Tuesdays. But then if it turns out it’s Wednesday, watch out…. So what’s in your lunch box today? Submit a comment to our…
This headline grabbed my attention: “Teacher Finds 2.12 Carat Diamond at State Park.” According to the article, the 36-year-old Nebraska teacher was visiting Crater of Diamonds State Park (I want to go there!) in Murfreesboro, Arkansas, when he noticed a shiny brown stone that looked distinctly different from the others. Yep, it was a diamond….
Everyone’s favorite fishy friend is headed back to school—this time as a substitute teacher. I have TWO copies of this book (with stickers), so two lucky teachers will win in this week’s random drawing. Here’s how to enter: Submit a comment to this blog by Thursday, September 12, and let us know if you’ve ever…
I love the idea of taking something mundane, like socks, and making them fun. That’s why I fell in love with the My Dogs Are Barking Socks from Teddy the Dog. That sentiment sure does describe one aspect of the first days of school—aching feet! I have FOUR pairs of these super-cute socks to give…
Bunny’s Book Club meets at the library every Saturday. The forest friends read and use the computer while Bunny swaps book recommendations with his book buddy, a little girl named Josie. When Josie admits she’s nervous about starting school, Bunny and his pals come up with a plan. (Hint: Don’t be shocked to see Squirrel…
Most teachers love school supplies. The promise held by a newly sharpened pencil, a just-opened pack of construction paper, or a box of crayons with none broken (not to mention that amazing new crayon smell) is universal. So many possibilities! When Pencil Met Eraser (Imprint) celebrates school supplies, friendship, and the power of working together….
Butterflies on the First Day of School (Sterling) follows Rosie through her day, as the butterflies ease and the fun of being in school takes hold. Students who are a bit nervous themselves will appreciate this gentle story. And you can win the book! Here’s how: Submit a comment to this blog to share what…
The 50th anniversary of the moon landing means a bunch of great new resources are available for teaching about space. This week we’ve gathered those for you—and topped them off with TWO great space-related prizes. To enter our random drawing, take a look at our out-of-this-world space prize packs and submit a comment to this…