In honor of World Poetry Day (Today, March 21st) I am featuring BUG OFF! CREEPY, CRAWLY POEMS by Jane Yolen. I’m not a fan of insects and frequently curse their existence when I spend any time outdoors. Mosquitoes seem to love me and will flock to me from miles around. (Sadly, there isn’t a poem [Keep Reading]
Danny Bigtree and his family were forced to move away from their Mohawk reservation in order to find work. Starting at a new school would be hard for anyone, but Danny is also the only Indian at his school in New York City and has to listen to kids call him chief and ask him [Keep Reading]
Bud is nervous about starting at his new school and running late on the first day isn’t helping ease his fears at all. Lucky for him, the bus rolls up right after he gets to the bus stop. It doesn’t take long for him to realize something is strange though. All the students look really [Keep Reading]
I have enjoyed several of Gail Carson Levine’s books in the past and was very curious when I saw that this poetry collection was written by her as well. I hope you don’t think I’m ignorant, but I had never heard of false apology poems before picking up this book and while I know the [Keep Reading]
Jack Prelutsky is back with 100 brand-new poems. I was so excited when I got my hands on this book because I have really enjoyed his poetry collections in the past like A PIZZA THE SIZE OF THE SUN, THE NEW KID ON THE BLOCK, and THE DRAGONS ARE SINGING TONIGHT. But, it didn’t take [Keep Reading]
There once was a hunter filled with jealousy. Putt craved power and wanted to be the leader his tribe. He went to see the local wise man and convinced him to create a talisman to harden his heart so he could rule with an iron fist without any feelings of guilt. The Flint Heart is [Keep Reading]
The second installment finds Babymouse struggling with her normal, boring life. Once again she misses the bus, once again her locker gives her trouble, and once again her best friend, Wilson, is the only light in her otherwise dark day. Even though Felicia Furrypaws is still the biggest bully at school, she isn’t Babymouse’s problem [Keep Reading]
Babymouse has such a boring life. The same thing happens every day. She gets up, fusses with her curly whiskers, fights with her locker that always sticks, and wishes she could be Felicia Furrypaws’ friend. Felicia is the most popular girl at school and she won’t give Babymouse the time of day. When Felicia starts [Keep Reading]
Here is another giveaway for you guys. This time it is a children’s book by Nancy Tillman. We know our children are special, and now the incomparable Nancy Tillman expresses this universal feeling in the most touching of ways: Every child is born with a crown. The crown is everything that gives us unique value. [Keep Reading]
