Did you know that there’s a wasp that looks like a panda? A snake that can run over the water? A fish that seems to be wearing lipstick? Discover these unique animals and many more in Weird and Wonderful Animals (Sterling). In fact, you can win my copy! To enter this week’s random drawing, submit…
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…
Some book titles just jump out and scream, “Stop what you’re doing and read me NOW!” That’s the reaction I had to Holy Squakamale! Little Red Hen Makes Guacamole (Sterling). Now that I’ve gotten to enjoy this super-cute book, you could be next. One lucky teacher will win the book. (Update: Congratulations to Pamela, our…
Memorial Day marks the start of summer, and we have a sunny assortment of books to celebrate! Growing Season (Sterling) celebrates the changes two best friends experience over a summer apart. Sea Glass Summer (Candlewick) chronicles a boy’s summer by the sea and his search for the sea’s secrets. Hello Summer! (Holiday House) takes readers…
I get so spoiled during the holidays. Cheesecake on Monday, homemade toffee on Tuesday, homemade fudge on Wednesday…. It’s one bit of amazing deliciousness after the next! And then it ends. The holiday tins disappear, the family recipes get tucked away, and the sprinkles go back in the cabinet. Gulp. Sigh. This year How to…
Here we come to save the day! The new book Even Superheroes Make Mistakes follows superheroes who sometimes nab the wrong guy or bungle their speeches at the Hero Convention. But instead of slumping into despair, they still fly out of bed, polish their boots, and zoom into the day, ready to try again. Sound…
What happens when a bagel can dance like Fred Eclair but gets burned by his dance partners? True love makes everything sweet again! This book would be the icing on the cake for your Valentine’s Day fun, and here’s your chance to win it: Submit a comment to this blog by February 8 to let…
There’s something magical about the number 100—especially when we’re talking about the 100th day of school. To celebrate, we’ve gathered prizes worth over $100, and one lucky teacher will win them! Here’s what’s in our wonderful winter-themed prize pack: Blue Penguin by Petr Horacek (Candlewick Press) A Dot in the Snow by Corrinne Averiss (Sterling)…