Minivan Blues

I LOVE this new book and cd combo. I take my job as a classroom reader for my children’s classes quite seriously. I seek out ridiculously fun books and songs. I want these kids to love to read as much as I do, and to see how fun it can be. Hey, it’s a tough [...]

How could I possibly say no to this:   “Can I please have one more book? My brain really needs it.”

My kids are at an amazing neighborhood public school and they are surrounded by extremely dedicated teachers and parent volunteers. One of which spearheaded this week’s Used Book Fair. It’s brilliant. All of the items are donated, and all of the proceeds go straight to the school. Kids read, school earns money. WIN. Books make [...]

I have always been mesmerized by If I were in Charge of the World. Judith Viorst is sublime. She has the ability to make you laugh and cry in the same breath, and hiccup, too. A Viorst world is messy, sticky and fabulous. It is childhood at its simplest. Flash forward a few years….I’m in [...]

  This book is ridiculously good fun. The text is simple, and the illustrations are sweet. The bonus is that my beginning reader can proudly rock this all by himself. The BOB books are great, but not exactly hipster. Try this one on for size and you will NOT be sorry. Yo? YES!   Yo! [...]