Spring/Summer 2007 Book Review
There
are some very special books on the 2007 list. Some I just love!!! Whopper
Cake by Karma Wilson and also How to Bake an American Pie also by Karma
Wilson.
My very, very most favorite is The John Hancock Club by Louise Borden. Any teacher who is teaching cursive writing will love this narrative with great ideas for expanding on the writing lesson.
Have fun!
~Carol
World History
0-374-37007-9
Sky Sweeper Price: $16.00
Author: Phillis Gershator
The monk’s flower garden in Japan are kept beautiful by Takeboki. Years pass and he never leaves the garden and is criticized for his lack of accomplishments, however when he is gone forever the gardens never look the same. A great story.
American History
0-374-32225-2 The Escape of Oney Judge Price:
$ 16.00
Author: Emily Arnold McCully
The story of Martha Washington’s slave and how she finds freedom.
0-8037-3028-1 Papa and the Pioneer Quilt Price:
$16.99
Author: Jean Van Leeuwen
A family travels to Oregon and they gather pieces of cloth for a quilt.
0-689-83026-2 At Ellis Island Price:
$ 18.99
Author: Louise Peacock
Told in three voices, this true account of coming to America through
Ellis Island.
0-689-86506-6 How
to Bake an American Pie Price:
$16.99
Author: Karma Wilson
A story in rhyme that gives a recipe for how to bake a pie from all
things that make America Great.
0-7636-2263-3 Dadblamed
Union Army Price: $16.99
Author: Susan Fletcher
Based on a true story of a cow during the Civil War who saved lives.
Multi-Cultural
0-316-52552-9 Every
Year on your Birthday Price: $16.99
Author: Rose Lewis A touching portrait of a mother and adopted child
celebrating birthdays. From the creators of I love you like crazy
cakes.
0-525-47493-7 The
Real Story of Stone Soup Price:
$16.99
Author: Ying Chang Compestine
An old favorite with a new twist.
Science
0-374-39967-0 Fox
Price: $16.00
Author: Kate Banks
A gentle story of parental behavior in animals and how baby fox is taught
how to live in the wilderness.
0-374-34369-1 Leaving
the Nest Price: $ 16.00
Author: Mordicai Gerstein
The captioned dialogue is fun to follow with the humorous circle story
illustrations. A baby bird wants to leave the nest but all around him
is danger.
0-7636-3364-6 White
Owl, Barn Owl Price: $16.99
Author: Nicola Davies
A narrative told with side information, on the white owl. Great book.
0-8118-5520-1 A
Seed is Sleepy Price: $16.95
Author: Aston & Long
Beautifully illustrated this companion book to an Egg is Quiet, has
a volume of facts.
Math
0-689-83844-1 Whopper
Cake Price: $16.99
Author: Karma Wilson
With the real cake recipe in the back of the book, we find a most delightful
in rhyme story of baking Grandma’s cake. (I loved it)
Poetry and Songs
0-374-34902-9 Me
I Am Price: $16.00
Author: Jack Prelutsky
Poetry with self esteem, pride, and character building in this new visual
book.
0-7636-3381-3 The
Boy on the Bus Price: $15.99
Author: Penny Dale
New words, old song with animal sounds for the younger grades.
0-8050-7715-4 Holiday
Stew Price: $17.95
Author: Jenny Whitehead
The best collection of holiday poems I have read and want to use.
0-316-14840-7 Mrs.
O’Leary’s Cow Price:
$16.99
Author: Mary Ann Hoberman From the song, comes a great visual with fun
rhyming lyrics.
Biographies
0-399-24692-0 Why?
The War Years Price: $ 14.99
Author: Tomie DePaola
Written in this author’s famous style, he tells of how war came
to his street, his home and his family.
0-525-47148-1 Sophisticated
Ladies Price: $ 19.99
Author: Leslie Gourse
Many of the great women of jazz.
Social Issues
0-374-35120-1 My
Brother Price: $16.00
Author: Anthony Browne
Big brother is the hero of little brother in this really cool book.
0-618-23855-7 Courage Price:
$12.00
Author: Bernard Waber
A small book in size with a huge message, telling of the many kinds
of courage. This is a re-issue.
0-374-31251-6 The
Chicken Chasing Queen of Lamar County
Price: $16.00 Author: Janice Harrington
1-4169-1813-2 The John Hancock Club Price:
$16.99
Author: Louise Borden
This is a great learning story for creative writing.
0-15-20506-2 My
Life as a Chicken Price: $ 16.00
Author: Ellen Kelley
What’s with all the chicken books???? Language, illustrations
make this the most humorous read aloud on the list. I loved it.
1-58536-311-1 Brewster
the Rooster Price: $16.95
Author: Devin Scillian
You guessed it another chicken book! This one is fun with a rooster
that needs glasses so he can crow in the day.
0-689-83799-2 Big
Bad Wolves at School Price: $15.99
Author: Stephen Krensky
Rufus does not fit in at the Big Bad Wolf Academy. Great fun.
0-15-216779-0
Heat Wave Price: $16.00
Author: Eileen Spinelli
The author is at the top of her writing in this weather drama, where
heat is villain.
0-618-50759-0 Chicken
Joy on Redbean Road Price:
$17.00
Jacqueline Briggs Martin
With Louisiana flavor, this is a great bayou country romp.
0-316-01386-2 Priscilla Superstar Price:
$16.99
Author: Nathaniel Hobbie
One of the best on the list, rhyming story of Priscilla who does not
get the star role in the school play but finds her part is just right
for her.
Pre-School
0-15-206092-3
Alligator Boy Price: $16.00
Cynthia Rylant
A boy who becomes an alligator, goes to school, and is quite content
in his green suit an Aunt sends to him. Fun.
0-76362430-9 The
Perfect Nest Price: $ 16.99
Author: Catherine Friend
Jack the cat is building the perfect nest for the perfect egg which
will make a perfect omelet. The illustrations and language are great.
Chapter Books
0-374-37264-0 The
Story of Jonas Price: $16.00
Author: Maurine Dahlberg
Leaving the plantation as a slave and heading to the gold mines with
the masters son brings many adventures for this young man and finally
his escape to Mexico.
0-525-47775-4 Mary Margaret Meets her Match
Price: $ 15.99 Author: Christine MacLean
Going to a dude ranch and the many misadventures leads Mary Margaret
on another adventure in this on going series.
Click here for the complete list of recommended books for Spring/Summer 2007.
