Some folktales and folk songs have traction. They are ripe for appearing in multiple formats. Such is the case of the well-known Yiddish folksong, Hob Ikn Mir a Mantl (I Had a Little Overcoat). Jim Aylesworth and Barbara McClintock’s latest picture book, My Grandfather’s Coat … [Read more...]
New Mystery Series- Young Houdini
Simon Nicholson creatively combines elements of magic and mystery in his new Young Houdini series. In the first book, Young Houdini, The Magician’s Fire, readers are introduced to Harry and his best friends Billie and Arthur. This unlikely trio entertains small crowds along the … [Read more...]
New Hanukkah Parable for 2014
The Dreidel That Wouldn’t Spin: A Toyshop Tale of Hanukkah is a memorable Hanukkah parable and an excellent picture book for the Jewish Festival of Lights. Martha Seif Simpson skillfully places the emphasis of this heartwarming story toward the merits of altruistic … [Read more...]
New Holiday Book- The Night Before Hanukkah
Several months ago, I learned about the upcoming release of The Night Before Hanukkah. I was curious. Could a popular series written by a Gentile Colorado woman capture the essential elements of Hanukkah? In 2012, I raised a similar issue in my blog, Agendas and Multicultural … [Read more...]
2 Books by Nancy J Cavanaugh
In This Journal Belongs to Ratchet and Always, Abigail, Nancy J Cavanaugh combines her background as a primary teacher with her creative voice. Writing prompts and lists are basic components of modern language arts classes. Nancy artistically incorporates these foundations into … [Read more...]
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