Be Kind (Storey Publishing) features down-to-earth advice for kids on how they can be a little kinder every day. From reading to a younger child to sharing an extra smile, students will find that they really can help make the world nicer. Want to take the challenge? Submit a comment to this blog to vow…
A robo-chef, a zoo in the lobby, pods that zoom you to your room—those are just a few of the features in the dreamed-up school in If I Built a School (Dial Books for Young Readers), by Chris Van Dusen. If you’d like a chance to win my copy of the book, submit a comment…
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. For your chance to win this book in our random drawing, let us…
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…
Did I hear a “Me! Me! Me!” Well then, I’ll tell you how you can enter for a chance to win 20 free books for your classroom library. You may or may not know that The Mailbox is on Instagram. Just like on The Mailbox Blog, we have started doing giveaways for teachers on Instagram. You…
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…