Lots of words to read in this graphic novel of three men who vow to be loyal to each other during much fighting and wars in China. Lots of fighting, but not much violence is illustrated. The action more involves the trials of being loyal during the war and being separated in different regimes. This [...]
Schema: ducks, stories in which animals wear clothing Each day Duck wears either socks, a tie, boots, a hat, and underwear. This is a very simple book that would entertain the youngest listeners while teaching them the names of clothes. Sequence the order of what the duck wears.
Schema: fictional writing This book is a great way to introduce creative writing. The girl in the story sees that there is going to be a story writing contest at local library. She decides to write, gets stumped, then asks members of her family about what to write that would make a good story. She [...]
This book could be set during the Great Depression. The story is told from the middle child, Jack’s, point of view. Of the Six Traits for writing, “voice” is the one that this book best demonstrates. Set in the country, poor, but compassionate children steal the unharvested potatoes from a neighbor. They draw the conclusion that [...]
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