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Cynthia Rylant never disappoints her audience with her fantastic books. Snow is a glimpse back to childhood; when we liked snow, it was fun to be in not like adults today who wince at the weather forecast if snow is on the radar. The children will make connections with this book and make the adults realize that we make too big a deal about snow and should just enjoy its magical presence.
What a beautiful picture book! It captures the essence of familiar birds and children can make connections by experience. If children have not been lucky enough to have seen any of the birds in the book, they now have a foundation! Well written & illustrated!!!
As a kindergarten teacher, I can relate to the excitedness of Lily wanting to share something with the class. Lily can't wait and blurts out her news for show and tell. Mr. Slinger, cool teacher, takes away her belongings for the day and Lily is so angry that she draws a really mean picture of Mr. Slinger only later to regret doing it. Lily takes responsibility for her actions by giving herself a time out at home and draws Mr. Slinger a really, really, really, really, nice apology picture. Mr. Henkes captures a young child perfectly!
Shelter me shocks the reader from the start and then the slow process of healing begins. Was the handyman a sign from God? Was the porch a place of safety? I enjoyed the fact that the main character was honest, courageous beyond her comfort zone, and was willing to let the future road be paved. I just happened upon this book and was not sure if I would like it or not. I loved it!
I could not put this book down! Poor Jacob caught between the stories of his grandfather and the disfunction of his family. It makes me wonder what choice I would have made in his situation. For those loving science fiction, this one will quench your thirst.
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Snow by Cynthia Rylant
Cynthia Hopp, March 26, 2012
Cynthia Rylant never disappoints her audience with her fantastic books. Snow is a glimpse back to childhood; when we liked snow, it was fun to be in not like adults today who wince at the weather forecast if snow is on the radar. The children will make connections with this book and make the adults realize that we make too big a deal about snow and should just enjoy its magical presence.Birds by Kevin Henkes
Cynthia Hopp, March 3, 2012
What a beautiful picture book! It captures the essence of familiar birds and children can make connections by experience. If children have not been lucky enough to have seen any of the birds in the book, they now have a foundation! Well written & illustrated!!!Lillys Purple Plastic Purse 10 Anniv Edition by Kevin Henkes
Cynthia Hopp, March 3, 2012
As a kindergarten teacher, I can relate to the excitedness of Lily wanting to share something with the class. Lily can't wait and blurts out her news for show and tell. Mr. Slinger, cool teacher, takes away her belongings for the day and Lily is so angry that she draws a really mean picture of Mr. Slinger only later to regret doing it. Lily takes responsibility for her actions by giving herself a time out at home and draws Mr. Slinger a really, really, really, really, nice apology picture. Mr. Henkes captures a young child perfectly!Shelter Me by Juliette Fay
Cynthia Hopp, January 3, 2012
Shelter me shocks the reader from the start and then the slow process of healing begins. Was the handyman a sign from God? Was the porch a place of safety? I enjoyed the fact that the main character was honest, courageous beyond her comfort zone, and was willing to let the future road be paved. I just happened upon this book and was not sure if I would like it or not. I loved it!Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs
Cynthia Hopp, January 1, 2012
I could not put this book down! Poor Jacob caught between the stories of his grandfather and the disfunction of his family. It makes me wonder what choice I would have made in his situation. For those loving science fiction, this one will quench your thirst.1-5 of 12next