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Reader Books: I Can Read! Veggie Tales

Book Series: I Can Read! Veggie Tales Age Recommendation: 4 to 7 Use: Reader Books (Level 1 Beginner) Not too long ago I introduced you to ZonderKidz new series I Can Read! Made by God. The I Can Read! Made by God series is excellent to teach reading with ties in to devotions, creationism, and science. ZonderKidz I Can Read! series is known for publishing delightful books based on Caldecott and Newbery Honors winners. Joining the ranks of the I Can Read! series is Veggie Tales. Veggie Tales has been a household favorite since my first daughter was in preschool … Continue reading →

Media Week in Review: January 14th – January 19th

We had a lot of fun in Media Reviews this week. If you missed out, here’s a summary so you can see what happened. Tristi reviewed the modern classic “A Tree Grows in Brooklyn” by Betty Smith. The story of a poor family just before the outbreak of World War I, our main character is a girl named Francie. She has a rich imagination and loves to read, but her reading doesn’t disguise the fact that she’s hungry nearly all the time and must gather junk in order to help put food on her table. This book will make you … Continue reading →

2008 Newbery Award Winners

While the Caldecott is awarded based on illustration, the Newbery is awarded to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children. The 2008 winner is Good Masters! Sweet Ladies! Voices from a Medieval Village by Laura Amy Schlitz. In this story, thirteenth-century England is brought to life using 21 individual narratives that introduce the young people of the village and manor. This book is recommended for ages ten and up. One of the Newbery Honor Books for 2008 is Elijah of Buxton by Christopher Paul Curtis. Elijah is the first free-born child in his Canadian community … Continue reading →

2008 Caldecott Winners

The big news in Children’s Literature this week was the announcement of the Caldecott and Newbery Medal winners. I’m sure Tristi and will be reviewing all of them in detail soon. Today I’ll tell you about the Caldecott winners. The Caldecott Medal is awarded to the most distinguished American picture book for children. This year, the award went to The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick. The pencil illustrations tell a great deal of the story in this 544 page book. It’s the story of an orphan and inventor living in a Paris train station. The Invention of Hugo … Continue reading →

Writing About the Caldecott Medal Winners

For those of you who have been reading my blogs about the Caldecott Medal winners, you know that I have learned a lot. I have learned not necessarily just about art or illustrations, but about myself as an avid reader and a parent. I have learned about the kinds of books that I would like to share with my daughter, and those I would prefer to leave until she is a little bit older. I have enjoyed reading these books as much as I did when I was younger. I have liked reading them as much as I enjoy reading … Continue reading →

Winners of the Caldecott Medal: 2003-2006

Come read the books deemed worthy of the Caldecott Medal! I am giving a brief synopsis of each book along with a comment about the artwork here and there. I am also including lists of the Honor winners for each year. I hope you enjoy my series. Comments are welcomed!! 2003 “My Friend Rabbit” by Eric Rohmann “My Friend Rabbit” is about a little mouse and his friend named Rabbit. It seems that no matter what rabbit does, he is always getting into some kind of mischief. In this story, he gets his toy airplane stuck in a tree and … Continue reading →

Winners of the Caldecott Medal: 1998-2002

For more information about the origins of the Caldecott Medal, please see The Caldecott Medal and the Man for Whom it was Named. I am giving a brief synopsis of each book along with a comment about the artwork here and there. I am also including lists of the Honor winners for each year. I hope you enjoy my series. Comments are welcomed!! 1998 “Rapunzel” by Paul O. Zelinsky In this retelling of the classic tale, Paul Zelinsky really creates a believable story that a girl could have hair strong enough for someone to climb up it. Her hair is … Continue reading →

Winners of the Caldecott Medal: 1993-1997

Come read the books deemed worthy of the Caldecott Medal! I am giving a brief synopsis of each book along with a comment about the artwork here and there. I am also including lists of the Honor winners for each year. I hope you enjoy my series. Comments are welcomed!! 1993 “Mirette on the High Wire” by Emily Arnold McCully There was a widow named Madame Gateau who ran a boardinghouse. She and her daughter Mirette always made sure that their guests were comfortable. But one day a stranger appears and Mirette becomes fascinated with his unusual talent. Will Mirette … Continue reading →

Winners of the Caldecott Medal: 1988-1992

For more information about the origins of the Caldecott Medal, please see The Caldecott Medal and the Man for Whom it was Named. I am giving a brief synopsis of each book along with a comment about the artwork here and there. I am also including lists of the Honor winners for each year. I hope you enjoy my series. Comments are welcomed!! 1988 “Owl Moon” illustrated by John Schoenhert; text: Jane Yolen One night a little girl goes owling with her father. They crunch through the snow and her father calls out, “Whoo-whoo…” several times, but there is no … Continue reading →

Winners of the Caldecott Medal: 1983-1987

Come read the books deemed worthy of the Caldecott Medal! I am giving a brief synopsis of each book along with a comment about the artwork here and there. I am also including lists of the Honor winners for each year. I hope you enjoy my series. Comments are welcomed!! 1983 “Shadow” translated and illustrated by Marcia Brown; original text in French: Blaise Cendrars “Shadow” is a book describing the African view of a dancing image. This image comes to life when a storyteller tells his stories around a bright fire. Dark colors are used in this book to emphasize … Continue reading →