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Build a Sandcastle
(Illustrated by Manica Musil) Coming in 2025 from Reycraft Books: a rhyming ode to a favorite summertime tradition—sandcastle building! Slip on your flip flops, head to the beach, and have a whale of a good time building a sandcastle! Make magical memories. . . "Build a castle in the sand—ask a friend to lend a hand, joining in a day of fun celebrating in the sun . . . ” Be sure to also check out Starfish’s Five-Star Tips about the science of building sandcastles. So, pack up your shovels and buckets—and head out for a perfect sunny day at play! |
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The Superlative A. Lincoln
(Illustrated by Dave Szalay) SILVER Medal Winner 2019 Florida Book Awards—Older Children’s Literature ILLINOIS READS Book Selection 2020, 2021 (Illinois Reading Council) The Superlative A. Lincoln celebrates the numerous (and surprising) ways in which our sixteenth president excelled. The nineteen poems in this non-fiction poetry collection include “Most Distracted Farmer,” “Biggest Dreamer,” “Best Use of an Accessory,” and “Most Admired President,” to name a few. Each poem shares a fascinating story about events in Abraham Lincoln’s life. History notes accompany each poem and explain more about the ways in which Lincoln was superlative. In the back matter, “The Superlative YOU” encourages children to consider the numerous ways in which they, too, are superlative. This book empowers young readers to learn more about Lincoln’s life and dream about great accomplishments they hope to achieve. Published by Charlesbridge Publishing - order here Also available through your local bookseller, Indiebound, Amazon and Barnes and Noble. |
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REVIEWS
“The collection will make excellent reading aloud in the classroom, a few a day. A tip of the stovepipe hat for making a poetry biography so much fun.” – Kirkus “. . . An excellent use of language and recognizable rhyme schemes make this title a wonderful teaching tool for the classroom. These well-researched poems hold readers’ attention and could encourage them to explore additional questions. VERDICT A good example of how poetry can also inform. Highly recommended for elementary schools and public libraries.” – School Library Journal |
Winner of Florida Book Awards - SILVER Medal Winner
Older Children's Literature
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RESOURCES for Readers
The Superlative A. Lincoln Activity Guide found HERE
Friendship Activity - Venn Diagram found HERE
Let's Draw President Lincoln by illustrator Dave Szalay found HERE
Let's Draw Mary Todd Lincoln by illustrator Dave Szalay found HERE
Lincoln Acrostic Poem Activity found HERE
"Design a Stovepipe Hat" Template found HERE
The Superlative A. Lincoln Activity Guide found HERE
Friendship Activity - Venn Diagram found HERE
Let's Draw President Lincoln by illustrator Dave Szalay found HERE
Let's Draw Mary Todd Lincoln by illustrator Dave Szalay found HERE
Lincoln Acrostic Poem Activity found HERE
"Design a Stovepipe Hat" Template found HERE
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Sweet Dreams, Wild Animals!
(Illustrated by Laurie Caple) The sun has set; the sky is dark. Bright stars shine in the night. It’s time to rest, to dream sweet dreams, then wake with morning’s light. The animals will slumber, too. Some near, some far away. How will they settle down to sleep? Each has a special way. Fourteen animals, including the cuddly koala, the hairy anteater, and the wise owl, are featured in Eileen Meyer’s lyrical bedtime story about the unusual ways that animals sleep. Natural history notes explain how each animal sleeps, from the magnificent frigatebird that naps while flying hundreds of feet above the sea to the walrus that sleeps with its tusks anchored in floating ice. Illustrator Laurie Caple captured these dozing animals in whimsical watercolors that will help any weary child fall to sleep with a smile. Published by Mountain Press Available on Amazon |
REVIEWS
"A cozy combination of restful rhymes, natural history notes and close-up pictures of snoozing creatures . . . equally suitable for bedtime reading or for sharing with wakeful groups.”
– Kirkus Reviews
“Younger children will be engaged by the short rhyming lines and refrain, while older readers will appreciate the brief, informative paragraphs that describe where the animals sleep and more. Verdict: This mix of bedtime sleepytime verses and interesting content make for an enjoyable two for one.”
– School Library Journal
"A cozy combination of restful rhymes, natural history notes and close-up pictures of snoozing creatures . . . equally suitable for bedtime reading or for sharing with wakeful groups.”
– Kirkus Reviews
“Younger children will be engaged by the short rhyming lines and refrain, while older readers will appreciate the brief, informative paragraphs that describe where the animals sleep and more. Verdict: This mix of bedtime sleepytime verses and interesting content make for an enjoyable two for one.”
– School Library Journal
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BALLPARK
(Illustrated by Carlynn Whitt) It’s our big day― just us two. We have our gloves, and mine’s brand new. A boy and his grandpa are heading to their first big league baseball game together. They’ll cheer on their team, keep an eye out for fly balls, eat some peanuts, and hopefully watch their team win the game! Eileen R. Meyer’s charming rhymes bring to life all the sights and sounds of the big game, while Carlynn Whitt’s adorable characters showcase all the fun and action of a day at the ballpark. Published by Two Lions Available on Amazon |
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WHO'S FASTER? ANIMALS ON THE MOVE
(Illustrated by Constance Bergrum) The cheetah may be the fastest land mammal, but is it the fastest animal of all? Or does the award go to a soaring bird, slithering snake, or sailing fish? The fourteen animals presented in Who’s Faster? Span a range of speeds, from the slow crawl of a sloth to the breakneck blur of the fastest animal in the world. With lyrical text, author Eileen Meyer describes each animal’s unique movement and then asks readers, Who’s faster? Kids won’t be able to stop turning the pages until they find out who’s fastest. Beautiful watercolors by award-winning illustrator Constance Bergrum capture each animal’s graceful movement and include intricate details of hooves, whiskers, fins and feathers. An appendix provides more information about each animal. Published by Mountain Press Available on Amazon |