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Snyder, Laurel. THE LONGEST NIGHT : A PASSOVER STORY
Snyder, Laurel. THE LONGEST NIGHT : A PASSOVER STORY New York : Schwartz & Wade Books, 2013 IL K-3, RL 3.9 ISBN 037596942X This is the story of the Jews' exodus from Egypt. The story follows a young Jewish slave girl during the ten plagues and the exodus. She lives under bleak conditions under forced labor. When the strange epidemic happens, it doesn't affect the Jews. They are able to escape their captors and find their way to a new land with hope for a better future.
Monday, March 25, 2013
Book of the day 03/25/2013
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Book of the day 03/20/2013
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Roche, Suzzy. WANT TO BE IN A BAND?
Roche, Suzzy. WANT TO BE IN A BAND? New York : Schwartz & Wade, 2013 IL K-3, RL 4.7 ISBN 0375968792 Have you ever watched a concert and thought "I could do that"? They make it look so easy. Just learn to play an instrument and sing. Wouldn't that be a great way to spend your time? But there may be some down sides to this. There are the achey fingers from practicing. The stage fright when you look out on all those faces. And all the gigs you need to play before you get famous. Do you think you can do it?
Sunday, March 17, 2013
Book of the day 03/17/2013
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Lichtenheld, Tom. E-MERGENCY New York : Chronicle Books, 2011 IL K-3, RL 3.2 ISBN 0811878988 Oh no. The letter E has had an accident. She is going to be OK but she needs to take it easy for awhile. She needs to have people stop using her so she can get better. But who can take her place? The other letters get together and try to come up with a plan. The letter O steps up and agrees to help out and take over. So now E can rost up and got bottor. But not ovorybody is following the rulos. Who is using lotter E?
Friday, March 15, 2013
Book of the day 03/15/2013
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Heilbroner, Joan. A PET NAMED SNEAKER
Heilbroner, Joan. A PET NAMED SNEAKER New York : Beginner Books, 2012 IL K-3, RL 1.4 ISBN 0375971165 Sneaker is a snake who lived in a pet store. Day after day he watched as people came in and took the other animals home. Nobody wanted a snake. Until one day when a young boy came in and fell in love with Sneaker. They had lots of fun playing together. When the boy has to go to school, Sneaker hides in his backpack. What will happen when Sneaker is found at school?
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Book of the day 03/13/2013
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Bernier-Grand, Carmen. PABLO PICASSO : I THE KING
Bernier-Grand, Carmen. PABLO PICASSO : I THE KING Las Vegas : Amazon Children's Publications, 2012 IL 5-8, RL 4.8 ISBN 0761461779 Told in verse, this biography of the painter Pablo Picasso, tells us of his childhood where he was so poor that he was forced to burn his paintings just to stay warm. Picasso's determination to work at his craft is clearly seen throughout his life. We share his attempts to develop his own style from his Blue Period through his creation of cubism. Enjoy this exploration of one of the greatest artists of the 20th century.
Thursday, March 7, 2013
Book of the day 03/07/2013
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Reichert, Paul. THE LEMONADE RIPPLE : A SWEET STORY OF KINDNESS AND CHARITY
Reichert, Paul. THE LEMONADE RIPPLE : A SWEET STORY OF KINDNESS AND CHARITY New York : Better World Kids Books, 2012 IL K-3, RL 3.4 ISBN 1616087013 Caroline's best day started when she fell out of a lemon tree. OK, it doesn't sound like a good thing but you will find out how this became a good thing. You see, Caroline's grandmother decided to take her to the doctor just to be on the safe side. You know how grandmothers are! At the doctor's, Caroline saw her friend Shannon. Shannon had been ill a few years ago and now uses a wheelchair to get around. Caroline noticed that the wheelchair was in really bad shape. Shannon explained that she needed a new one but they were very expensive and they just couldn't afford it yet. And that is when Caroline got her super idea that changed a whole town.
Wednesday, March 6, 2013
Book of the day 03/06/2013
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Raab, Brigitte. MAMA, I CAN'T SLEEP
Raab, Brigitte. MAMA, I CAN'T SLEEP New York : Sky Pony Press, 2012 IL K-3, RL 2.1 ISBN 1616089652 When a little girl has trouble sleeping, her mother tells her about the animals in the world and how they sleep. The leopards in the wild sleep in trees. When the little girl tries to sleep like that, she falls down. Dogs turn in circles to make their beds more comfortable. The little girl gets all worked up trampling around her bed. No matter what she does, she still can't sleep. Will her mother ever find a way to help her find asleep?
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