Saturday, March 10, 2012

My Book Reviews

BookSpeak!: Poems About BooksBookSpeak!: Poems About Books by Laura Purdie Salas
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A book that gives books the voice! Books beg readers to open them, characters asking to be liberated, what it feels like to have a reader fall asleep on you, and a book's biggest fear: the feeling of wet! These poems can be used throughout the year to teach voice, point of view, metaphor, story elements, etc.


Balloons over Broadway: The True Story of the Puppeteer of Macy's ParadeBalloons over Broadway: The True Story of the Puppeteer of Macy's Parade by Melissa Sweet
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Interesting story about the creator and evolution of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. The illustrations are amazing. This book is definitely getting added to my personal library!

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4 comments:

  1. Thanks for sharing. I am always looking for new interesting picture books. Both look good!

    Jennifer
    Lifelong Learning

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  2. I am awarding you the One Lovely Blog Award! Thanks for all of your sharing!

    Jennifer
    Lifelong Learning

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  3. book speak sounds great for writing perspective pieces! thanks for all the great ideas--i, too, awarded you the lovely blog award! come over to check it out :o)

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  4. So glad I found your blog :) I'm your newest follower... I might be teaching 4th grade next year too!!

    Http://lovetoteach123.blogspot.com

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