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Mirette on the High Wire
As I was looking at various Caldecott Award Winning picturebooks trying to decide which one to choose for this initial posting, I decided to select Mirette on the High Wire. During last night's class,...
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Bridge to Terabithia
I was really excited to learn that I would be reading one of my all-time favorite children's books, Bridge to Terabithia. Admittedly, I had not read this book since the sixth grade when it was required...
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The Bookshop Dog by Cynthia Rylant
I am so pleased that we have the opportunity to read and discuss Cynthia Rylant picturebooks! I find her stories so endearing!I always enjoy reading Cynthia Rylant picturebooks to my first graders! She...
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Movie Review of Bridge to Terabithia
Last evening, I enjoyed viewing the movie version of Bridge to Terabithia. As stated in my previous blog response about the book, I was somewhat skeptical about seeing the movie for a number of...
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The Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamillo
Kate DiCamillo showcased her versatility as an author in this fantasy adventure! I was consumed by the events that unfolded from start to finish. When I initially read the synopsis of the story, I...
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The Van Gogh Cafe by Cynthia Rylant
With a title like The Van Gogh Cafe and an author by the name of Cynthia Rylant, I was instantly intrigued by the book. Since one of my favorite Van Gogh paintings is Cafe Terrace at Night and because...
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Missing May by Cynthia Rylant
Ode to Cynthia Rylant! I guess I should re-name my blog and dedicate it to her but this will probably be my last posting on a Cynthia Rylant book for this course. I have to give other fantastic...
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Bull Run by Paul Fleischman
As I began reading Fleischman's book Bull Run, which chronicles the events leading up to this battle during the initial stages of the Civil War, I wondered if the flow of the plot would be interrupted...
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I Had Seen Castles by Cynthia Rylant
I Had Seen Castles provides an honest and highly personalized account of a young man coming to terms with his role as a soldier during the most notable and catastropic event of the 20th century. This...
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Joyful Noise by Paul Fleischman
Paul Fleischman imaginatively engages the reader through his use of varying perspectives in his collection of poems titled Joyful Noise. As with other Paul Fleischman books such as Bull Run and...
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Waiting to Waltz by Cynthia Rylant
This collection of poems by Cynthia Rylant reveal her childhood experiences in Beaver, West Virginia. Prior to reading this book, I was curious as to whether or not this book would resemble the...
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Long Night Moon by Cynthia Rylant
Long Night Moon, by Cynthia Rylant is an ethereal and beautifully rendered book that entranced me both visually and lyrically. The poetic traditions of Native Americans and their unity with nature are...
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Time for Kids: Presidents of the United States - Informational Book
Did you know that during his presidency, Ulysees S. Grant was pulled over for speeding in his horse-drawn carriage? Or, did you know that James Monroe was the very first president not to wear a wig...
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But I'll Be Back Again- Cynthia Rylant
But I'll Be Back Again is an honest and forthright autobiography in which Cynthia Rylant divulges the experiences that inspired her as an author. Rylant's childhood was consumed by adversity but she...
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