tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17509612564658055972024-03-13T22:40:40.004-07:00I've Got a Book for That!Book Lists for Kids Drawn from Daily LifeLaura Renauldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09833603867299289439noreply@blogger.comBlogger200125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1750961256465805597.post-73725907470798593482018-03-10T13:58:00.000-08:002018-03-10T13:58:15.468-08:00I've moved!My blog has fallen by the wayside. I apologize for my long absence. It has been a busy year filled with writerly progress and promise. I got an agent. I finished edits for my first picture book. And I created an author website.<br />
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The book sharing I did on this blog has morphed into daily Tweets where I give a shout-out to a book published in the current year. Follow me on <a href="http://www.twitter.com/">Twitter</a> @laura_renauld.<br />
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And I started a debut picture book promotional support group. My first book, PORCUPINE'S PIE, is currently available for pre-order at <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Porcupines-Pie-Laura-Renauld/dp/1506431801/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1520718933&sr=8-1&keywords=laura+renauld">Amazon</a> and <a href="https://www.beamingbooks.com/shop/product/23287/Porcupine-Pie">Beaming Books</a>. It will be released on October 9, 2018.<br />
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Check out the other debuts here: <a href="http://alrenauld.wixsite.com/fireworksfoliage">alrenauld.wixsite.com/fireworksfoliage</a>.<br />
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So I'm closing the doors on this blog and opening a new chapter at <a href="http://www.laurarenauld.com/">www.laurarenauld.com</a>.<br />
Please come over to visit and see what I've been up to!<br />
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<br />Laura Renauldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09833603867299289439noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1750961256465805597.post-53605464320259716212017-05-02T09:39:00.000-07:002017-05-02T09:39:07.919-07:00Tackling Big Topics with Kids - RefugeesRefugees. We hear this word everyday on the news. If your kids are asking questions about what it means to be a refugee, and even if they're not, these two books are gems. Empathy for the world's displaced and searching peoples begins at home. Build a child's experience and understanding for the new kid in their class or the family that moved into that furnished apartment with only one suitcase. With tenderness, honesty, and hope, these books offer a window into the refugee experience.<br />
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MY TWO BLANKETS<br />
by Irena Kobald & Freya Blackwood<br />
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2014<br />
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"We came to this country to be safe." But Cartwheel doesn't feel like herself in a new country where everything is strange. A personal connection makes all the difference as Cartwheel learns that no matter where she is, she will always be herself.<br />
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THE JOURNEY<br />
by Francesca Sanna<br />
Flying Eye Books, 2016<br />
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Fleeing war and searching for safety, a mother and her children embark on a harrowing journey. When the narrator notes, "The further we go... the more we leave behind," as the family's belongings dwindle, he is also illustrating the heartbreak of leaving cultural traditions and ancestral land for an elusive safety in an unknown land. There is no specific destination at the end of this book. Like the refugees themselves, there is only hope: "I hope, one day, like these birds, we will find a new home. A home where we can be safe and begin our story again."Laura Renauldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09833603867299289439noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1750961256465805597.post-40438757834796810442017-04-24T12:52:00.001-07:002017-04-24T12:52:49.421-07:00Haikus for YouPoetry takes center stage in April. Take a look at these two haiku books!<br />
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ANIMAL ARK<br />
Photos by Joel Sartore<br />
Words by Kwame Alexander<br />
National Geographic, 2017<br />
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This incredible photo book is just one manifestation of photographer Joel Sartore's vision to "photograph every captive species to inspire people to save those most vulnerable." His project is called PhotoArk. Newbury Medalist Kwame Alexander collaborates with Sartore using haiku, a Japanese poetic style that traditionally highlights nature, to express the incredible diversity of species around the world.<br />
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GUYKU: A YEAR OF HAIKU FOR BOYS<br />
by Bob Raczka<br />
illus. by Peter H. Reynolds<br />
Houghton Mifflin Books for Children, 2010<br />
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With haiku like "If this puddle could/talk, I think it would tell me/to splash my sister" and "Winter must be here./Every time I open my/mouth, a cloud comes out", Raczka channels his inner-child and returns to his boyhood with actions and expressions that every mother of boys will nod their heads at.Laura Renauldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09833603867299289439noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1750961256465805597.post-80313957626417764592017-03-09T18:29:00.000-08:002017-03-09T18:29:10.350-08:00Dynamic DuosI'm always impressed with books that begin as a solo act and become so beloved that a sequel is commissioned. These hits are very different from a preconceived trilogy because it is only after the fact that a second book is written. So it is even more impressive when the second book takes the personality of the first book and successfully spins a new tale that is just as endearing. Let's take a look at two Dynamic Duos.<br />
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GASTON is one of my favorite picture books of 2014. It is cute, clever, and tackles the topic of blended families with humor and sensitivity. And now there is a companion book: ANTOINETTE. This spunky poodle isn't sure what makes her special, but she is about to find out that perseverance is key.<br />
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Marla Frazee's THE BOSS BABY is witty and spot-on in its assessment of how a baby turns a household upside down. And now there is THE BOSSIER BABY. A baby sister joins the scene! Bonus: A movie based on the concept of The Boss Baby will be in theaters soon.<br />
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Here is a quick round-up of some more picture book favorites from 2016.<br />
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<i>Best book on grief</i><br />
IDA, ALWAYS<br />
by Caron Levis<br />
illustrated by Charles Santoso<br />
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ALSO AN OCTOPUS<br />
by Maggie Tokauda-Hall<br />
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WHERE ARE THE WORDS?<br />
by Jodi McKay<br />
illustrated by Denise Holmes<br />
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<i>Favorite rhyming book (with hugely satisfying plot)</i><br />
TEENY TINY TOADY<br />
by Jill Esbaum<br />
illustrated by Keika Yamaguchi<br />
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<i>Most fun I've had discovering the story as a reader in a race against spoilers (meta)</i><br />
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by Minh Le<br />
illustrated by Isabel Roxas<br />
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<br />Laura Renauldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09833603867299289439noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1750961256465805597.post-15496878431257922032017-01-18T09:41:00.000-08:002017-01-18T09:41:12.733-08:002016 Picture Books: My Pile2016 was another outstanding year for picture books. Here are four to whet your appetite:<br />
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BEAUTIFUL<br />
by Stacy McAnulty<br />
illus. by Joanne Lew Vriethoff<br />
Running Press Kids<br />
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This book is the perfect juxtaposition of text and art. If you take the text alone, it reads almost like a mid-century book on etiquette. It is the vibrant illustrations that show the exuberance, curiosity, and individuality of a group of girls who have their own definition of beauty. BEAUTIFUL is PERFECT.<br />
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FIELD GUIDE TO THE GRUMPASAURUS<br />
from the notes of Edward Hemingway<br />
Clarion Books<br />
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The genius of this book is the mashup of dinosaurs, field guides, and the universal bad mood. Illustrated as a notebook, there are plenty of labeled diagrams, witty instructions, and a very satisfying twist at the end.<br />
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A POEM FOR PETER: THE STORY OF EZRA JACK KEATS AND THE CREATION OF THE SNOWY DAY<br />
by Andrea Davis Pinkney<br />
illus. by Lou Fancher & Steve Johnson<br />
Viking<br />
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Telling the story of a Jewish immigrant who grows up to be a beloved children's book creator, Pinkney's free verse is full of compassion and appreciation. In my opinion, this gorgeous book is one of the best of 2016.<br />
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TIGER AND BADGER<br />
by Emily Jenkins<br />
illus. by Marie-Louise Gay<br />
Candlewick Press<br />
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I picked this up because I am a huge fan of Emily Jenkins' TOYS GO OUT books. She has a way with making her characters believably flawed and yet, so lovable. Tiger and Badger are best friends...until they're not. The realistic dialogue leapt off the page and spoke to me and my two (often bickering) boys.Laura Renauldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09833603867299289439noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1750961256465805597.post-13410100217549387332017-01-18T09:12:00.001-08:002017-01-18T09:12:04.256-08:00Storystorm 2017Happy New Year!<br />
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Start the new year off <b>write</b> (typo intended!) with Tara Lazar's reinvention of Picture Book Idea Month. It is called <a href="https://taralazar.com/">Storystorm</a>. Follow her blog for daily posts that will get your storm stirred up! (I realize the month is more than half over, but these posts are an amazing resource, regardless of when you start!) Here's the line up:<br />
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<br />Laura Renauldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09833603867299289439noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1750961256465805597.post-55300422034754108132016-10-06T06:54:00.000-07:002016-10-06T06:56:19.090-07:00Surprising, Refreshing, and So OriginalEvery so often I come across an article which states that there are only a small handful of storylines in the world. Or a blog that reminds picture book writers to put a fresh spin on an old theme... or forever be unpublished.<br />
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While I understand the logic behind these statements, they never fail to depress me. It's as if I should be able to sit down and pull a completely original idea out of the air. But I can't. I also have a hard time plotting a story without falling back on the tried and true. What I love about writing is the magical, unexpected nature of how a story goes from an inkling of an idea to a living entity on the page. If I just relax and let my fingers fly, the end result is always surprising. And that is my way of creating something unique.<br />
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I don't know how these authors did it, but I was thrilled to discover three completely original books within the past week. Head over to your library and check them out!<br />
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by Michelle Cuevas<br />
illustrated by Erin E. Stead<br />
Dial Books for Young Readers, 2016<br />
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The Uncorker of Ocean Bottles takes his job very seriously. But what happens when loneliness and longing wash up on the shore just like messages in a bottle? This spare story with muted illustrations packs an emotional punch.<br />
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by Lucy Cooke<br />
Margaret K. McElderry Books, 2013<br />
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Nonfiction has never been so entertaining (or so cute)! Lucy Cooke's prose is witty and conversational. My boys and I found ourselves laughing on every page. Readers learn all about sloths while going on a photo-tour of a sloth sanctuary in Costa Rica. These "Jedi masters of the hug" are awww-inspiring at every turn.<br />
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A Child of Books<br />
by Oliver Jeffers and Sam Winston<br />
Candlewick Press, 2016<br />
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This is a celebration of books where letters and text form the ocean waves and the mountains. Story is the path on your journey and imagination is the key. Each page is filled literary gems to discover, relate to, and build on as the reader and the book create a new narrative together.Laura Renauldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09833603867299289439noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1750961256465805597.post-7373251739579605692016-09-01T17:50:00.000-07:002016-09-01T17:50:30.036-07:00School Stories (with Surprises)It's that time of year again! My boys are having an exciting first week back at school. We prepared for a new year in the usual ways: school supply shopping, a new outfit, and a visit to the classroom to meet the teacher. But as any picture book loving parent knows, no event preparation or holiday celebration is complete without books on the subject. The ones I am sharing here struck a chord with my boys and I. They got us laughing, thinking, and imagining. Our brains are fired up and ready for a great year!<br />
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by Richard Torrey<br />
Sterling Children's Books<br />
2015<br />
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Ally loves dinosaurs. In fact, she is a dinosaur! At least in her imagination (shown in crayon, drawn by a child-like hand). But when Ally goes to school, she learns that not everyone is a dinosaur. And that's okay. This is one of the best back-to-school books I've seen that playfully depicts what it is like for a child to navigate the first day of school. (P.S. Walter is one of my favorite minor characters of all time!)<br />
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by Trudy Ludwig<br />
illustrated by Patrice Barton<br />
Alfred A. Knopf<br />
2013<br />
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There are all kinds of children in a class. Some are sporty, others are loud. Some are social, others are needy. But what about the one who is invisible? On the first page, we learn that "Even Mrs. Carlotti has trouble noticing (Brian) in her classroom." This picture book adeptly focuses a lens on the child who is left out and alone. And what a difference small kindnesses and acknowledgements make. If I were still teaching, I would definitely use this book as a read-aloud during the first week of school. Kids need opportunities to observe difficult situations and discuss the positive actions they can take. There are even questions in the back of the book for this purpose.<br />
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THE WHISPER<br />
by Pamela Zagarenski<br />
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt<br />
2015<br />
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First, I would like to point out how gorgeous the illustrations are in this book. Each one is vibrant and magical, inviting the reader to imagine the story along with the girl. With the feel of a folktale, the girl is given a magical book by her teacher. She is disappointed when there are only pictures, but a whisper encourages her to write the words herself. In this enchanting story, the voracious reader becomes a writer, discovering that everyone has a story within.<br />
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<br />Laura Renauldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09833603867299289439noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1750961256465805597.post-11402047106231204852016-06-24T15:54:00.001-07:002016-06-24T15:54:28.108-07:00Chapter Books: A Whole New FrontierNow that the boys are a bit older, they have slightly longer attention spans. I've been taking advantage of this in a big way by adding chapter books to our daily reading. Picture books are still our primary source of literary entertainment, but I'm so excited to add chapter books to our reading adventures! <div>
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We've recently enjoyed SIDEWAYS STORIES FROM WAYSIDE SCHOOL, TOOTER PEPPERDAY, and JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH.</div>
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Laura Renauldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09833603867299289439noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1750961256465805597.post-82247509301548516802016-06-21T18:45:00.000-07:002016-06-21T18:45:12.253-07:00For the Love of Folding!My boys have been into paper folding lately. First, it was an obsession with paper airplanes, followed by a blizzard of snowflakes (and white paper snips) when spring had finally arrived. Then my oldest learned how to make fortune tellers. So I wasn't too surprised when they got interested in origami. It was serendipitous when we found this newly minted book at the library. Enjoy!<br />
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by Dori Kleber<br />
illustrated by G. Brian Karas<br />
Candlewick Press, 2016<br />
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I love these opening lines: "Joey loved things that folded. He collected old road maps. He played the accordion. He slept in a foldaway bed." The author uses one unique trait to introduce the character and set-up the story. The problem comes when origami doesn't come easily to Joey. With a multi-cultural cast of characters, MORE-IGAMI not only celebrates ethnic diversity, but also the varied interests that make us who we are. Readers are gently reminded that anything worth doing well takes lots and lots of "practice and patience". Origami Ladybug instructions are included at the end. Make a bunch and you can have a ladybug race, like my boys :)Laura Renauldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09833603867299289439noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1750961256465805597.post-58169169167552218812016-05-30T19:16:00.000-07:002016-05-30T19:16:09.077-07:00The Unexpected<span style="color: #134f5c; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Have you ever come across a book that tickles your funny bone, gives you pause, or teaches you about life in an unexpected way? Four recent library picks did this for me. Check out these gems!</span><br />
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By Lisa Moser<br />
Illustrated by Gwen Millward<br />
Candlewick Press, 2016<br />
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I love the format of this book. It is the story of an abandoned garden and its quirky inhabitants, told through poems that build on each other, growing the story.<br />
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The Ladybug is my favorite. She doesn't want to act like a lady:<br />
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By Mark Reibstein<br />
Illustrated by Ed Young<br />
Little, Brown and Company, 2008<br />
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This book also has a unique format, but in a completely different way. Inspired by Japanese writing, this picture book is designed to be read vertically. <a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-IiEkfy_C52k/V0zxEGvKvOI/AAAAAAAAEgg/hxb9LGAQDaseEN9eYpObFAs1fA_al3gdQCLcB/s1600/9780316118255_p4_v1_s192x300.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-IiEkfy_C52k/V0zxEGvKvOI/AAAAAAAAEgg/hxb9LGAQDaseEN9eYpObFAs1fA_al3gdQCLcB/s1600/9780316118255_p4_v1_s192x300.jpg" /></a>Each page has three layers: the narrative, a haiku that gets at the heart of the page, and a traditional haiku written in Japanese characters and translated at the end of the book. Ed Young's beautiful illustrations teach the reader as much about Wabi Sabi as the story.<br />
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By Laurel Snyder<br />
Illustrated by Julie Morstad<br />
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In this gorgeous biography, Snyder uses a sparse, lyrical text to convey the passion that Anna Pavlova had for dance and for sharing her art with the world: The world is a hungry place, and Anna will feed it beauty." Dance - the perfect metaphor for life.<br />
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In vibrant colors that pop off the page, Jan Thomas makes you love dust bunnies. Ed, Ned, and Ted delight in rhyme, but Bob is preoccupied by a looming danger. Pull the child in your life onto your lap and prepare to laugh at the ridiculous antics of the Rhyming Dust Bunnies.Laura Renauldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09833603867299289439noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1750961256465805597.post-81808021578974390262016-01-01T08:34:00.000-08:002016-01-01T08:34:31.724-08:00Happy New Year!<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">2015 was a good writing year. While I didn't get an agent or a book deal, I did succeed by submitting more than ever, keeping to my writing schedule of 45 min./day, 5 days/wk. (since Nov. 2014!), and getting three favorites during Twitter Pitch parties which allowed me to submit requested manuscripts to agents.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Rate Your Story was a fun membership to have this year. It gave me some helpful feedback on manuscripts I felt were submission-ready. Registration is open until Jan. 15. Check it out <a href="http://rateyourstory.blogspot.com/">HERE</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">My interests and goals for 2016 continue to include pursuing my dream of having a picture book published, but I would also like to learn more about getting a Book App developed and to think about how to revamp my blog, so stay tuned for updates!</span><br />
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<b><span style="color: #8e7cc3; font-size: large;">May your 2016 be filled with love, laughter, </span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: #8e7cc3; font-size: large;">and fabulous picture books!</span></b></div>
Laura Renauldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09833603867299289439noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1750961256465805597.post-83573925148805653042015-10-06T08:41:00.000-07:002015-10-06T08:41:10.135-07:00Spooks in Books for HalloweenOctober is here! Crisp air, crunchy leaves, and that witch next door that has flown into a tree. Ouch!<br />
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What is the enemy of a parade? Rain, of course. And for the Witch Parade, it is no different. Filled with apt idioms and clever rhymes, a Halloween parade gets more and more chaotic as rain becomes "cats and dogs", then "hats and clogs", and "bats and frogs." Next time it's raining on your parade, be glad there are no witches nearby trying to help.<br />
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LEO: A GHOST STORY<br />
Written by Mac Barnett<br />
Illustrated by Christian Robinson<br />
Published by Chronicle Books, 2015<br />
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The opening spread shows an empty room with the accompanying text: "This is Leo. Most people cannot see him."<br />
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I love this! What a hook. Leo is a ghost-child who lives alone in a house, until a family moves in. Unfortunately, his friendly intentions cause the family to conclude that the house is haunted and they try to get rid of him. Leo's subsequent story is one of finding friendship and acceptance. A story not so different from ours, really.<br />
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THE LITTLE BIT SCARY PEOPLE<br />
Written by Emily Jenkins<br />
Illustrated by Alexandra Boiger<br />
Published by Hyperion Books for Children, 2008<br />
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While not specifically a Halloween book, THE LITTLE BIT SCARY PEOPLE draws on the idea that the unknown is scary. It takes a closer look at those who are different or grumpy or mean. The narrator imagines a place where each of the scary people are happy or loving or creative. It is a lovely medium for teaching empathy and putting yourself in someone else's shoes.</div>
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Laura Renauldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09833603867299289439noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1750961256465805597.post-39719424071704834202015-05-28T12:44:00.002-07:002015-05-28T12:44:24.172-07:00Laugh-Out-Loud Funny: Part 3Anthropomorphic animals are nothing new to picture books. But animals that shoot documentaries, sing in the opera, and wear underwear? The picture book tradition is getting wider in scope as it embraces quirky humor, books that engage the reader directly, and turn concept books on their heads. Check out these new favorites:<br />
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Author: Richard T. Morris<br />
Illustrator: Tom Lichtenheld<br />
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A director is set on filming an authentic moose documentary. The only problem is that the moose has other plans. The eye-popping illustrations combined with the outrageous (and director-infuriating) storyline creates a still-frame cinematic experience. There's even a glossary with job descriptions for all that happens behind-the-scenes on a film shoot.<br />
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Papa Bear goes on a journey to find Little Bear, who is "too caught up in honey thoughts to hear winter's whisper." Isn't that lovely? Super-detailed illustrations draw the reader in. Can you find Little Bear on each page? For us, the laugh-out-loud part came when Papa Bear finds himself on the opera stage and decides to sing "a lullaby that all bears love."<br />
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Author: Laura Gehl<br />
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This is a counting book. An unconventional counting book. It's also about sharing. But all a preschooler wants to know is why are there two bears in a pair of underwear? And why is the underwear so BIG? There's never enough to go around in this book, so someone is always feeling like they got the short end of the stick... Until a group of pigs decide to go "Piggyback!" so they can all play. Cleverly written, this more-than-a-concept book also tickles the funny bone.<br />
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You may have noticed that Tom Lichtenheld is the illustrator of this book and <i>This is a Moose</i>. Check out his <a href="http://www.tomlichtenheld.com/">website</a> for some great resources and a listing of his fabulous books.<br />
<br />Laura Renauldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09833603867299289439noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1750961256465805597.post-70122147985990707222015-05-15T16:17:00.000-07:002015-05-15T16:17:07.229-07:00Laugh-Out-Loud Funny: Part 2 (Chicken Books!)<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Times;">I'm not sure why chickens frequently make their way
into picture books. Maybe their status as farm animals makes them accessible to
the youngest book lovers. I'm not sure why chickens are inherently funny. Maybe
it all flows from the chicken crossing the road joke. Regardless, children's
chicken books are often hysterical. Here are two that had my boys laughing out
loud this month.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Times;">Told mostly in dialogue, parents will recognize the theme of this silly
bedtime story. One of my boys is an "interrupting chicken", so this
hit home for me and was definitely laugh-out-loud funny. Not only does Chicken
interrupt the bedtime stories, but her interruptions also end the stories by
nipping the problem in the bud. When Chicken heard the part where Little Red
Riding Hood met a wolf in the woods, she interrupts, "Out jumped a little
red chicken, and she said, 'Don't talk to strangers!' So Little Red Riding Hood
didn't. The end!" As a writer, I find that Chicken highlights the need for
a story arc with tension in order to create a satisfying experience for the
reader. David Ezra Stein certainly does this with his clever book.</span><o:p></o:p></div>
Laura Renauldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09833603867299289439noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1750961256465805597.post-19372075944584012972015-05-07T19:50:00.000-07:002015-05-07T19:50:34.922-07:00Laugh-Out-Loud Funny: Part 1Wow, it's been over a year since I published a post. Sorry to all my loyal fans, but I had to set the blog aside so that I actually had time to WRITE! I've felt encouraged to get back to blogging, but I'm not going to do it on a schedule. I'll add books when they inspire ideas, mentor my writing, or display emotional truths that move me.<br />
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To reboot our journey down picture book lane, I'd like to focus on humorous stories. Laugh-out-loud funny books. Tales that literally had my boys guffawing. They begged for these books to be re-read and they got funnier every time.<br />
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I have a nine-book high pile of rib-ticklers, so this post will be in many parts. Enjoy!<br />
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1. STUCK by Oliver Jeffers<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.oliverjeffers.com/picture-books/stuck">Oliver Jeffers is a master storyteller. He took a common expression and built a literal tale around it. Every page is more outrageous than the last and there are surprises at every turn. </a></td></tr>
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2. THIS ORQ. (he cave boy.) by David Elliott; illustrated by Lori Nichols<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Orq has a pet. His mother does not approve. Sound familiar? David Elliott and Lori Nichols breathe fresh life into this evergreen theme by taking a step back in time. The unique voice doesn't hurt either. Check out this opening:<br />This Woma.<br />Woma woolly mammoth.<br />Orq love Woma.<br /><br />Here's the page that had my boys doubled over with laughter:</td></tr>
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<br />Laura Renauldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09833603867299289439noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1750961256465805597.post-76351186671321302262014-04-11T17:45:00.000-07:002014-04-11T17:45:10.561-07:00PPBF: Moonshot<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Title</b>: <u>Moonshot: The Flight of Apollo 11</u></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Author/Illustrator</b>: Brian Floca</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Publisher/Date</b>: Atheneum Books for Young Readers<span style="color: #262626; line-height: 18px;">/</span></span><span style="color: #262626; font-family: inherit; line-height: 18px;">2009</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Genre/Audience</b>:<span style="color: #343434;"><span style="line-height: 18px;"> nonfiction</span></span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">/Ages 4-10</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Themes</b>: space exploration, moon, Apollo 11</span><br />
<b style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></b><b style="font-family: inherit;">Opening: </b><span style="font-family: inherit;">"High above there is the Moon, cold and quiet, no air, no life, but glowing in the sky."</span><br />
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also brilliantly captures the mighty scope and drama of the achievement.
Rendered in delicate lines and subtly modulated watercolors, the eye-filling
illustrations allow viewers to follow the three astronauts as they lumber
aboard their spacecraft for the blastoff and ensuing weeklong journey
("…there's no fresh air outside the window;/after a week this small home
will not smell so good./This is not why anyone/wants to be an astronaut").
They split up so that two can make their famous sortie, and then reunite for
the return to "the good and lonely Earth,/glowing in the sky." Floca
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">After reading the Caldecott winning </span><i style="font-family: inherit;">Locomotive</i><span style="font-family: inherit;">, I had to get some of Floca's other books. </span><i style="font-family: inherit;">Moonshot</i><span style="font-family: inherit;"> is enthralling. Floca combines lyrical storytelling with gorgeous illustrations. This book has a wide audience, appealing to those with an interest in space, astronomy, and U.S. history, but most importantly, to those who are not yet interested in those topics. I challenge you not be drawn in by this book.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><u>Field Trip</u>: If you are local and looking for exhibits of spacecraft, the <a href="http://airandspace.si.edu/visit/udvar-hazy-center/">Smithsonian's Udvar-Hazy Center</a>, near Dulles International Airport, houses many models, prototypes, and gear, including the Space Shuttle <i>Discovery</i>.<br />
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<a href="http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/apollo/missions/apollo11.html#.U0iLT8aARfM">NASA Missions Page on Apollo 11</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.nasa.gov/audience/foreducators/topnav/materials/listbytype/Field_Trip_to_the_Moon_Educator_Guide.html">"Field Trip to the Moon" Educators Guide</a> - Grades 5-8<br />
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<a href="http://www.connectionsacademy.com/blog/posts/2010-05-26/Take-a-Virtual-Field-Trip-to-the-Moon.aspx">Virtual Field Trip to the Moon</a><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Craving more <i>Perfect Picture Books</i>?<i> </i>Author<i> </i>Susanna Leonard Hill compiles weekly book reviews from bloggers at <a href="http://www.susannahill.blogspot.com/">www.susannahill.blogspot.com</a>. Visit Fridays or click the <i>Perfect Picture Books</i> tab at her website for a subject listing.</span></div>
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story</b>, in <b>poetry or prose</b>, <b>maximum 400 words</b>, that
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<b>by Laura Renauld</b></div>
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Wolfgang peeked in the window of a straw house. He couldn’t
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“SQUEAL!” Without looking back, the pig raced down the road
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The wind strengthened and Wolfgang called, “The wind will
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“The wind can’t blow
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His words got jumbled in the howling gale. “I’d like to see
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Sister Pig gasped. “That’s not a wolf!” She quickly opened
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“Thank you,” Wolfgang said, catching his breath. “It is such
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Laura Renauldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09833603867299289439noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1750961256465805597.post-81180811864236105172014-03-14T00:00:00.000-07:002014-03-14T00:00:04.871-07:00PPBF: Zephyr Takes Flight<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Title</b>: <u>Zephyr Takes Flight</u></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Author/Illustrator</b>: Steve Light</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Publisher/Date</b>: Candlewick Press<span style="color: #262626; line-height: 18px;">/</span></span><span style="color: #262626; font-family: inherit; line-height: 18px;">2012</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Genre/Audience</b>:<span style="color: #343434;"><span style="line-height: 18px;"> fiction</span></span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">/Ages 4-8</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Themes</b>: airplanes, imagination</span><br />
<b style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></b><b style="font-family: inherit;">Opening: </b><span style="font-family: inherit;">"Zephyr loved airplanes. She drew pictures of them, made them out of paper, and built them out of junk. Mostly, she played with them. One day, she hoped to fly one of her own."</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Synopsis</b>: (from <i>Booklist)</i></span><br />
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<span style="color: #262626;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Zephyr
is well named: the little wisp of a girl is crazy about airplanes and flying.
One day, after being sent to her room for a “triple loop-de-loop” crash-landing
off the couch, she discovers a secret door behind her dresser that leads to
“the most wondrous place Zephyr has ever seen.” It looks like an airplane
hanger, filled with vintage flying machines and maps. What’s an adventure
seeker to do? Zephyr climbs aboard the FS Bessie, flips a switch, and is off.
After a malfunction and a bumpy landing, our ponytailed, bubble gum–chewing gal
ends up in a strange land where pigs actually do fly. Zephyr helps Rumbus, the
only pig without wings, before returning to her family—just in time for
pancakes. Light’s (The Christmas Giant, 2010) fountain pen, pastel, and colored
pencil sepia-toned illustrations exude old-fashioned charm, and swirling lines
in the air emphasize Zephyr’s joy. Panels throughout nicely propel the action,
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Why I Love This Book</b>: </span><br />
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Zephyr is spunky and imaginative, challenging the assumption that only boys are interested in airplanes. The story arc closely follows <i>Where the Wild Things Are</i> (Sendak): child pushes the limits and is sent to his/her room; child journeys to an unusual world; child decides to return to his/her family. The illustrations are gorgeous, full of whimsy and energy. And what's not to like in a book that "logically" plays on the expression "when pigs fly"?<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Resources</b>:</span><br />
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<u>Field Trip</u>: If you are local, or are an avid airplane fan looking for a vacation idea, head to the <a href="http://airandspace.si.edu/visit/udvar-hazy-center/">Udvar-Hazy Center</a>. Located adjacent to Dulles International Airport, this Smithsonian facility sports two giant hangers with planes and space vehicles galore, including an Air France <i>Concorde</i> and the Space Shuttle <i>Discovery</i>.<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.funpaperairplanes.com/">Free paper airplane designs</a><br />
<br />
Leonardo da Vinci's <a href="http://www.flyingmachines.org/davi.html">Flying Machines</a><br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.flyingpigbooks.com/">The Flying Pig Bookstore</a>: a shout-out to my favorite indie children's bookshop! (Well worth another field trip… to Vermont!)<br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Craving more <i>Perfect Picture Books</i>?<i> </i>Author<i> </i>Susanna Leonard Hill compiles weekly book reviews from bloggers at <a href="http://www.susannahill.blogspot.com/">www.susannahill.blogspot.com</a>. Visit Fridays or click the <i>Perfect Picture Books</i> tab at her website for a subject listing.</span></div>
Laura Renauldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09833603867299289439noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1750961256465805597.post-32800278746285070952014-03-12T11:06:00.003-07:002014-03-12T11:06:57.611-07:00Author/Illustrator Study: David Lucas"<span style="color: #535353; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 13pt;">My drawing is picture-writing – I
never draw from life – I make patterns,
as if I was knitting with ink." - <a href="http://davidlucas.org.uk/about-david-lucas/">David Lucas</a></span><br />
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I became enthralled with the work of David Lucas when his book <i>The Robot and the Bluebird</i> (2007) made its way into the pile of books my boys and I were checking out of the library.<br />
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This contemporary folktale juxtaposes the linear lifetime of a machine with the cyclical nature of migration and seasons. It plays on the meaning of "broken heart" and "live in his heart." It offers a second chance and the bond of friendship where there had only been dejection and hopelessness.<br />
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<i>Peanut</i> (2008) is the story of a tiny monkey who is frightened by the great, big world he has just been born into.<br />
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From his perspective, insects are monsters, rain is "the sky … falling down," and sunset is the end of the world. With the help of a friend, the forest changes from frightening to magical overnight and Peanut is eager to be a part of it.<br />
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David Lucas' debut picture book as author/illustrator was in 2003 with the book <i>Halibut Jackson</i>.<br />
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A painfully shy boy named Halibut Jackson goes to great lengths to blend in and not be noticed. Until, one day, he miscalculates and stands out. Sometimes the most amazing things occur when you are forced out of your comfort-zone.<br />
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Here is the opening line in <i>Cake Girl</i> (2009) that immediately had me hooked: "The Witch was alone on her birthday… again!"<br />
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Combining celebration, magic, and menace, Lucas' story is truly a testament to the power of empathy and friendship.<br />
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From the looks of things, Nutmeg lives with her cousin and uncle in a junkyard. Everything is always the same, but when Nutmeg dreams of something different, she is rewarded in the most unusual way.<br />
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<i>Nutmeg</i> (2005), is one of the most quirky, off-beat, and dream-like stories I have ever read. The opening illustrations of clutter, dirt, and rust make a spectacular contrast to the pages at the end where pastels, clean lines, and new horizons prevail. All because of the power to dream.<br />
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<br />Laura Renauldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09833603867299289439noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1750961256465805597.post-10412325032128370102014-02-21T17:53:00.000-08:002014-02-24T10:49:08.024-08:00PPBF: When Lions Roar<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Title</b>: <u>When Lions Roar</u></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Author/Illustrator</b>: Robie H. Harris/ Chris Raschka</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Publisher/Date</b>: Orchard Books<span style="color: #262626; line-height: 18px;">/</span></span><span style="color: #262626; font-family: inherit; line-height: 18px;">2013</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Genre/Audience</b>:<span style="color: #343434;"><span style="line-height: 18px;"> fiction</span></span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">/Ages 3-5</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Themes</b>: noise, fear, coping strategies</span><br />
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<b style="font-family: inherit;">Opening: </b><span style="font-family: inherit;">"When lions roar! When monkeys screech!"</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Synopsis</b>: (from <i>School Library Journal</i></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">)</span><br />
<span style="color: #262626; font-family: inherit;">Loud,
unexpected and upsetting noises can send a child into a tailspin. Shrill
sirens, earsplitting animal sounds at the zoo, a rumbling thunderstorm, and
angry parents are a few of the sounds that distress this small boy as he goes
through his day. When he's fearful, he takes control of his emotions, turns off
“the scary,” and creates a haven for himself. He simply sits down, shuts his
eyes, gathers his courage, and confronts his fear: “‘Go away,' I say. ‘Scary!
Go away.'” Brightly colored, deceptively simple crayon and watercolor
illustrations in red, orange, green, blue, and brown showcase the character and
the main noisemakers on a crisp white background. Use this title along with
Florence Parry Heide's Some Things Are Scary (Candlewick, 2000) to discuss fear
and methods to challenge it. Scary happens, you deal with it, and then you move
on: a good lesson.–Maryann H. Owen, Children's Literature Specialist, Mt.
Pleasant, WI</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Why I Love This Book</b>: </span><br />
Simple text, colorful and emotive illustrations, and a straightforward approach to handling fear make this a winner.<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Resources</b>:</span><br />
<a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&ved=0CC4QFjAA&url=https%3A%2F%2Fstore.extension.iastate.edu%2FProduct%2Fpm1529d-pdf&ei=vgUIU-9owojIAafKgcAH&usg=AFQjCNF5s18B9L0VFh3ddF4bfKW4GkQH_w&sig2=WQOa2Cjo7q7pzEdE29FYPg&bvm=bv.61725948,d.aWc">A Parent Resource for Understanding Children's Fears</a><br />
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<a href="http://fun.familyeducation.com/fear-of-the-dark/childrens-books/72896.html?page=1">15 Books to Help Kids Overcome Their Fears</a><br />
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<a href="https://www.scholastic.com/teachers/contributor/chris-raschka">Chris Raschka bio</a><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Craving more <i>Perfect Picture Books</i>?<i> </i>Author<i> </i>Susanna Leonard Hill compiles weekly book reviews from bloggers at <a href="http://www.susannahill.blogspot.com/">www.susannahill.blogspot.com</a>. Visit Fridays or click the <i>Perfect Picture Books</i> tab at her website for a subject listing.</span></div>
Laura Renauldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09833603867299289439noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1750961256465805597.post-55658247903350244532014-02-07T00:00:00.000-08:002014-02-07T00:00:00.981-08:00PPBF: A Sweet Smell of Roses<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Title</b>: <u>A Sweet Smell of Roses</u></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Author/Illustrator</b>: Angela Johnson/ Eric Valasquez</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Publisher/Date</b>: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers<span style="color: #262626; line-height: 18px;">/</span></span><span style="color: #262626; font-family: inherit; line-height: 18px;">2005</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Genre/Audience</b>: <span style="color: #343434;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">historical fiction</span></span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">/Ages 5-8</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Themes</b>: American History, Civil Rights Movement, March on Washington</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Opening: </b>"After a night of soft rain there is a sweet smell of roses as my sister, Minnie, and I slip past Mama's door and out of the house down Charlotte Street."</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Synopsis</b>: (from <i>Booklist</i>)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #262626;">K-Gr.
2. History and politics get personal for young readers in this dramatic,
large-size picture book about an African American child and her younger sister
who steal out of the house to join the Civil Rights marchers and listen to Dr.
King speak. The child's clear, first-person narrative draws on the language of
the struggle ("we look farther down the road"), and Velasquez'
realistic charcoal pictures, in black and white with an occasional touch of
red, evoke the news footage of the time. The protestors confront the glowering
police, and there are children among the racists who yell, "You are not
right. Equality can't be yours." But this book is not only about
segregation; it's also about the crowds of people "walking our way toward
freedom," the thrilling portrait of Dr. King, and the two brave kids who
cross the line. <i>Hazel Rochman</i></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Why I Love This Book</b>: </span><br />
While African-American History <i>is</i> American History, setting aside the month of February to honor African-American leaders, writers, scientists, etc. is an important way to highlight achievements that have traditionally been marginalized. <i>A Sweet Smell of Roses</i> reaches into that space where young children are learning about the history of our country's inequality for the first time. It places them into the shoes of children who feel hope and pride and a powerful sense of positive change coming from the peaceful protests of the Civil Rights Movement. Children of all races and backgrounds need books like this to empower them and remind them of the important role they have to play. As Angela Johnson says in her Author's Note, this book is "a tribute to the … brave boys and girls who - like their adult counterparts - could not resist the scent of freedom carried aloft by the winds of change."<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Resources</b>:</span><br />
The 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington was in 2013. Here is a <a href="http://www.pbs.org/newshour/extra/lessons_plans/50th-anniversary-of-the-march-on-washington-basic-resources/">list of resources</a>, including a Civil Rights Interactive Timeline<br />
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Documentary Film (2005) - <i><a href="http://zinnedproject.org/materials/the-childrens-march/">Mighty Times: The Children's March</a></i> information<br />
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Nonfiction book (2012 - for middle and high school students) that delves into the role of young people in the Civil Rights Movement - <i><a href="http://bbpbooks.teachingforchange.org/book/9781561456277">We've Got a Job: The 1963 Birmingham Children's March</a></i><br />
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Website telling the stories of those who were <a href="http://kidsinbirmingham1963.org/">Kids in Birmingham 1963</a><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Craving more <i>Perfect Picture Books</i>?<i> </i>Author<i> </i>Susanna Leonard Hill compiles weekly book reviews from bloggers at <a href="http://www.susannahill.blogspot.com/">www.susannahill.blogspot.com</a>. Visit Fridays or click the <i>Perfect Picture Books</i> tab at her website for a subject listing.</span></div>
Laura Renauldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09833603867299289439noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1750961256465805597.post-40887829143955737652014-01-31T11:31:00.000-08:002014-01-31T11:31:04.967-08:00PPBF: Locomotive<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-dc27ayZRnl8/Uuv1_oq3DhI/AAAAAAAACrE/cMrn3Q-Nmqc/s1600/51-RcI3fOXL._SX258_BO1,204,203,200_.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-dc27ayZRnl8/Uuv1_oq3DhI/AAAAAAAACrE/cMrn3Q-Nmqc/s1600/51-RcI3fOXL._SX258_BO1,204,203,200_.jpg" height="200" width="179" /></a></div>
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Title</b>: <u>Locomotive</u></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Author/Illustrator</b>: Brian Floca</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Publisher/Date</b>: Atheneum Books for Young Readers<span style="color: #262626; line-height: 18px;">/</span></span><span style="color: #262626; font-family: inherit; line-height: 18px;">2013</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Genre/Audience</b>: </span><span style="color: #343434; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">“historical-fiction-meets-travelogue narrative” (genre description from <i>The Horn Book Magazine</i>, starred review)</span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">/Ages 4-10</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Themes</b>: American history, railroads, steam trains</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Opening: </b>"Here is a road made for crossing the country, a new road of rails made for people to ride."</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Synopsis</b>: (from book jacket)</span><br />
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Here are the locomotives, the iron horses, the great machines, pulling their trains behind them.<br />
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Here are the crews that make them run, and here is how they do it.<br />
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And here is a family, heading West, hoping to start a new life.<br />
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It is the summer of 1869, and trains, crews, and family are traveling together, riding America's first transcontinental railroad, still new, just built.<br />
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In these pages, dense with the details of their trip, are the sounds, speed, and strength of the locomotives; the work that keeps them moving; the thrill of travel from plains to mountinas to oceans.<br />
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Come hear the hiss of the steam, feel the heat of the engine, watch the landscape race by. Come ride the rails, come cross the young country! ALL ABOARD!</div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Why I Love This Book</b>: </span><br />
This is a history lesson, disguised as a story, rich with pour-over illustrations that stop the show. Not to mention that it just won the Caldecott Medal! The text is lyrical and describes all the details of a transcontinental train ride: the exciting, the dangerous, and the hygienic. Who knew it was "rude to use the toilet when the train is sitting at the station."? Check out this gem which will appeal to young and mature train enthusiasts, history buffs, art lovers, and coffee table book collectors.<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Resources</b>:</span><br />
Brian Floca's <a href="http://www.brianfloca.com/">website</a><br />
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<a href="http://d28hgpri8am2if.cloudfront.net/tagged_assets/12839_locomotive%20curriculum%20guide.pdf">Curriculum Guide</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.realrailway.com/en/sim/online/">Online train simulator</a><br />
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Tourist train <a href="http://trn.trains.com/~/media/Files/PDF/2013/RTT2013pdf.pdf">destination guide</a> (U.S. rails)<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Craving more <i>Perfect Picture Books</i>?<i> </i>Author<i> </i>Susanna Leonard Hill compiles weekly book reviews from bloggers at <a href="http://www.susannahill.blogspot.com/">www.susannahill.blogspot.com</a>. Visit Fridays or click the <i>Perfect Picture Books</i> tab at her website for a subject listing.</span></div>
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