The amazing Firebrand Chronicles by JM Hackman has been refreshed and re-released. If you aren’t familiar with the series, check out the past reviews and guest posts for more information about the series.
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Book Review: The Gruffalo
At-A-Glance Title: The Gruffalo Author: Julia DonaldsonIllustrator: Axel SchefflerAudience: Children (Ages 4-8) Genre: Picture Book, FantasyRelease Date: March 23, 1999 Review The Gruffalo is an older picture book about a mouse traveling through the woods. He encounters other animals who want to eat him, but the mouse uses his wit to trick them and safelyContinueContinue reading “Book Review: The Gruffalo”
Guest Post: Help for Struggling Readers by Allen Brokken
Reposted with permission from https://www.towersoflight.net. Over the summer, it seemed like falling reading and math scores in the country came up daily in my social media feed. U.S. reading and math scores drop to lowest level in decades Illinois test scores highlight pandemic fallout with declines in math, reading Iowa’s test scores for 4th and 8thContinueContinue reading “Guest Post: Help for Struggling Readers by Allen Brokken”
5 Ways to Rock A Critique
Critiquing someone else’s project can be challenging, especially in the early stages when it needs work. We may not feel comfortable offering our insights to someone else, but giving honest feedback can be highly beneficial. As you read, consider the story elements and how they come together as a whole. Observe any weaknesses in structureContinueContinue reading “5 Ways to Rock A Critique”
Book Review: Mixed Me!
At-A-Glance Title: Mixed Me! Author: Taye DiggsIllustrator: Shane W. EvansSeries: None Genre: Picture BookAudience: Ages 3-8Release Date: January 5, 2021 This book reminds me of: The rhyming prose, upbeat tone, and the message of celebration reminds me of I Am Enough by Grace Byers. Review Mixed Me! is a rhyming picture book aimed at readersContinueContinue reading “Book Review: Mixed Me!”
K.A. Cummins 