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…
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…
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….
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…
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…
Some songs just seem like summer—”Summer Nights” from Grease, the Bryan Adams classic “Summer of ’69,” “School’s Out,” and so many more. There’s a whole playlist! (Update: Congratulations to Becky, our lucky winner!) Submit a comment to this blog to share your favorites, and you’ll be entered in a random drawing to win these sunny summer…
You and your tater tots will enjoy giggles galore with Laurie Keller’s Potato Pants! (Henry Holt). Lance Vance’s Fancy Pants Store is selling potato pants for one day only. Will Potato get his pick? The story combines laughs and life lessons full of kid a-peel. For a chance to win the book, submit a comment…
Sugar cookies should be sweet, right? Not this one! Cookie may be tough and not so tasty, but she still has an important role to play in the Land of Holiday Treats. Read all about it! For a chance to win this book, submit a comment to our blog by Tuesday, December 11, to…
Bring the zoo to your classroom with this week’s prize pack of books, including If Wendell Had a Walrus (Henry Holt), The Squirrels’ Busy Year (Candlewick), and The Truth About Bears (Roaring Brook Press). To enter our random drawing, all you have to do is submit a comment telling us what your favorite animal is. Send…
On a scale of one to ten, how much would you like to win this book? Submit a comment to our blog by 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, August 8, to let us know; you could be this week’s lucky winner in our random drawing! 100 Bugs! A Counting Book uses cute illustrations to show ten…