I LOVE BABYMOUSE!! In this installment, #7 Skater Girl, Babymouse learns the meaning of working hard at skating to win the gold. Is Babymouse ready toI LOVE BABYMOUSE!! In this installment, #7 Skater Girl, Babymouse learns the meaning of working hard at skating to win the gold. Is Babymouse ready to give up time, friends, books, AND her beloved cupcakes to get her trophy? Read Skater Girl to find out what happens in this wonderful addition to the Babymouse saga! :) To reiterate what I said after reading Queen of the World, I mean to read ALL the Babymouse books. Like with anything (like cupcakes *wink*), these books need to be savored! I give this 5 out of 5 YUPIs! :>...more
I found this Alphabet Book to be absolutely unique. This is my first book by Dave Horowitz, so I just found out that this is the boy version of TwentyI found this Alphabet Book to be absolutely unique. This is my first book by Dave Horowitz, so I just found out that this is the boy version of Twenty-six Princesses. I loved TWENTY-SIX PIRATES!! First, it is hilarious. Second, it has action, heart, "gross" little boy moments (which are a big hit with little boys), AND it rhymes. I love rhyming books! :) I teach first grade dual, so I like finding books with short sentences or phrases that say a lot. I will definitely use this book in my classroom and will be collecting the rest of Dave Horowitz books! I give this 5 out of 5 YUPIs!! :>...more
I enjoyed this book very much. It's a good story to use in the classroom around Mother's Day or to go over character traits. I liked the fact that theI enjoyed this book very much. It's a good story to use in the classroom around Mother's Day or to go over character traits. I liked the fact that the little girl, whom her mom calls Little Mouse, compares herself to different animals to describe her personality. I liked the illustrations and that adorable little mouse stole my heart :) My favorite part was the ending because she cuddles with her mom and we see a precious picture of the mouse! I give this 5 out of 5 YUPIs! :>...more
This story was so adorable! :) Snail is the homebody that wants to stay in his "story" and not venture outside. Fish always comes back with a story foThis story was so adorable! :) Snail is the homebody that wants to stay in his "story" and not venture outside. Fish always comes back with a story for Snail, but today Fish wants to "show" Snail what he's seen. They have a teensy fight and Fish leaves. Will Snail venture into the world that has the ocean, pirates and adventures? You betcha!! Everything is right in their world and they make up. The illustrations are simply sensational, you can literally see the emotions on the faces of Fish and Snail! So cute!! I love the colors used in the book. Deborah Freedman is a new author for me and I am hooked!! I will collect all her books and eagerly await more. I give this 5 out of 5 YUPIs! :>...more
I liked this book because you could literally see the emotions as Flora builds her new friendship with the flamingo. A wordless book really benefits fI liked this book because you could literally see the emotions as Flora builds her new friendship with the flamingo. A wordless book really benefits from that! The unique part of the book? The setting. Usually you have the setting be where the "human" lives. I really liked seeing Flora learning to dance where the flamingo resides. Loved it! :) I give this 5 out of 5 YUPIs! :>...more
I love Laura Numeroff's books and this is no exception. Oh, that cute little pig! What do you think will happen when she asks for a party? Lots of advI love Laura Numeroff's books and this is no exception. Oh, that cute little pig! What do you think will happen when she asks for a party? Lots of adventures because she'll keep asking for more. I love using Ms. Numeroff's books in the classroom to reinforce sequence. Just LOVE them! :) I give this 5 out of 5 YUPIs! :>...more
I absolutely loved this book! It is a new book for 2013 and it is nearly wordless. It is about a baby bear and his friends going on some adventures thI absolutely loved this book! It is a new book for 2013 and it is nearly wordless. It is about a baby bear and his friends going on some adventures that involve a red hat. The only words you see in the book are sounds that are made by the animals or the action in the story. It is a great addition to any library-personal, classroom, or school library. I will be adding this to my personal Read Alouds for my classroom! I adored the illustrations too! :) I give this 5 out of 5 YUPIs! :>...more
Another winner in Camp Babymouse #6! This one had me hooked from the very first page: "The wilderness. The most savage place on Earth." Simply hilarioAnother winner in Camp Babymouse #6! This one had me hooked from the very first page: "The wilderness. The most savage place on Earth." Simply hilarious from start to finish!! Jennifer and Matthew Holm are so talented! We get to see some interesting things happen to Babymouse's whiskers in this installment! Don't miss it!! :) I give it 5 out of 5 YUPIs! :>...more
I am going to keep reading more Babymouse because...I...LOVE...IT!!! Jenn and Matt Holm are soooo talented. This installment touched my heart. BabymouI am going to keep reading more Babymouse because...I...LOVE...IT!!! Jenn and Matt Holm are soooo talented. This installment touched my heart. Babymouse hasn't been asked to the Valentine's Day Dance. I was rooting for Babymouse and hoping she'd get a date. Will she remain a wallflower or will her Prince come? You MUST read Babymouse #5 Hearbreaker to find out!! I haven't mentioned it before, but some of my favorite parts are the interactions between Babymouse and the "author & illustrator." So funny! I give this 5 out of 5 YUPIs! :>...more
I actually read the Spanish translation to this book and I loved it. A rabbit checks out a book from the library about wolves. He gets so involved in I actually read the Spanish translation to this book and I loved it. A rabbit checks out a book from the library about wolves. He gets so involved in reading that he doesn't notice he has an unexpected follower. This wonderfully illustrated book has 2 alternate endings to choose from, so you decide how it ends. I loved it! I can't wait to read it to my first graders! I give this 5 out of 5 YUPIs! :>...more
I enjoy finding thematic books to add to my class Read Alouds and this book didn't disappoint. The additional treat? It's a picture book written in rhI enjoy finding thematic books to add to my class Read Alouds and this book didn't disappoint. The additional treat? It's a picture book written in rhyme! :) The story and illustrations complement each other well. The color red POPS throughout. A great pairing of Laura Godwin and Julian Hector to make a wonderful tribute to our heroes - the firefighters! I give this 5 out of 5 YUPIs! :>...more
What a great debut picture book for Julian Hector! I loved all the illustrations, especially the ones with the animals. That frog was too funny! :) WhWhat a great debut picture book for Julian Hector! I loved all the illustrations, especially the ones with the animals. That frog was too funny! :) What I liked best about the story is that it taught a lesson about following your dreams. Will the Litte Matador become a bullfighter or an artist? Read The little Matador to find out. I enjoy finding good picture books that I can use with my first graders!! :) I give this 5 out of 5 YUPIs!...more
I have read all of Benjamin Alire Sáenz's children's books. This is my second adult fiction book that I have read by him. I found this book haunting, I have read all of Benjamin Alire Sáenz's children's books. This is my second adult fiction book that I have read by him. I found this book haunting, riveting, and poignant. I live in El Paso, but have also lived in Juárez, so I could relate to the feeling of belonging in two places when you're raised on the border. I can also relate to the feeling of not belonging to one place at all. I found the way that Sáenz talked about the violence in Juárez as raw and, unfortunately, very true to what's been happening to what once was a beautiful city. You might think that it's strange to say that Juárez was beautiful, but, again, I lived there and I only have happy memories of my childhood in Juárez. It's a shame what's been happening there. But, to get back to the book. I cried during most of the stories. I always feel that a book that makes me cry has reached my heart. The stories break through many barriers and borders (and not just the literal border at the Santa Fe Bridge here in El Paso) so have an open mind when you read this book. Even though I know that this book is fiction, I have heard so many stories similar to the ones in the book. Some events have happened to my friends, colleagues, and even more heart-wrenching my own students' families. I am so glad that I read this book and I will be reading the rest of Mr. Sáenz's books. I give this 5 out of 5 YUPIs. :)...more
I really enjoyed this biography of Sam Houston. I enjoy finding good picture books about the lives of historical figures. I liked that the authors alsI really enjoyed this biography of Sam Houston. I enjoy finding good picture books about the lives of historical figures. I liked that the authors also added personal facts about Sam Houston's marriages. I was not aware he had a difficult time finding a wife that he could really make a life with. I also enjoyed the famous quotes interspersed in the reading. I give this 5 out of 5 YUPIs!...more
I first discovered Eric Litwin this Spring, but I have to say I liked this book even more than his first one. Reasons why I LOVED this book? I LOVE caI first discovered Eric Litwin this Spring, but I have to say I liked this book even more than his first one. Reasons why I LOVED this book? I LOVE cats, pattern books, and original illustrations. This book has it all. The rhythm of the writing seemed to flow much better. I will definitely be reading this book to my first graders (even if have to translate, if I don't find it in Spanish, LOL). I give this 5 out of 5 YUPIs! :)...more
In installment #4, Babymouse wants to become a famous rock star! The only problem? She's not that good at playing the flute!! With a bit of help from In installment #4, Babymouse wants to become a famous rock star! The only problem? She's not that good at playing the flute!! With a bit of help from a friend and lots of practice, will Babymouse triumph once again? Be sure to read Babymouse Rock Star to find out!! :) An adorable Babymouse that has a happy ending - no strings involved, LOL!! I give it 5 out of 5 YUPIs!! :>...more
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