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Monday, December 23, 2019

Recent Reads



Every Monday, I share books I have recently read. I also participate in It’s Monday! What Are You Reading?, a community of bloggers who link up to share what they are reading. To find out what other bloggers are reading, check out the host blogs, Teach Mentor Texts and Unleashing Readers, or follow on Twitter at #imwayr.


Recent Reads...


Dasher by Matt Tavares

This is an enchanting story of how a little doe, Dasher, and his family came to guide Santa's sleigh. The stunning illustrations capture the wonder and magic of the Christmas season. I read it to second graders last week and they were captivated with the story. 

No One Likes a Fart by Zoë Foster Blake

This is a surprisingly heart-warming book, considering it's about a fart. It's a story about self-acceptance and friendship that kids will find humorous. 

Snail Crossing by Corey R. Tabor

Snail's determination and kind heart will charm readers. Snail sets out to cross the road and get the cabbage that is at the other side. Snail encounters dangers along the way giving the story some suspense and an unexpected turn in the journey also provides some humor. The end goal may be the cabbage, but Snail also finds friendship. Thanks to the publisher for a review copy of the book, which publishes in February.

Karen's Witch (Baby-Sitters Little Sister #1) by Katy Farina

The Baby-sitters Club graphic novels have been very popular with students, so I am excited that there is a spin-off that will appeal to a bit younger audience. Young readers will be able to relate to Karen's curiosity and imagination and be amused as to how it gets her into a bit of hot water. I predict this series will be a big hit. 

Pixie Pushes On by Tamara Bundy 

This historical novel gives insight into the 1940s and is also a story of resilience as Pixie deals with grief and guilt after her mother's death and her sister's polio diagnosis. Pixie learns important life lessons with the support of her family and friends. Thanks to Penguin Young Readers for a review copy. 

4 comments:

  1. I am very excited about Snail Crossing by Corey R. Tabor. The cover of Dasher is gorgeous.

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  2. I am also looking forward to Snail Crossing and having more graphic novels written for a younger audience is a great thing too. I hope to get to Pixie Pushes On in the new year. Thanks for the great post, have a wonderful holiday.

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  3. Pixie Pushes On sounds like the kind of book I loved as a kid.

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  4. Love the title of No One Likes a Fart! My kids will love it even before we open the cover, so I'll have to hunt this one down. And Pixie Pushes On looks so good... need to go make sure I have this one on my list. I posted very late this week. In fact, I missed the link-up. But at least I'm here. Hope you're having a wonderful holiday, Lisa. Thank you for all these wonderful shares!

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