Category Archives: Book recommendation

A Dog Wearing Shoes – Perfect Picture Book Friday

Posted on March 25, 2016 by Joanna

Title: A Dog Wearing Shoes Author & Illustrator: Sangmi Ko Publisher: Schwarz & Wade Books, New York, 2015 Themes: empathy, loss, grief, dog adoption Ages: 3-7 Opening: One day, mimi was on her way home from grandpa and grandma when suddenly… Synopsis: Mini and her … Continue reading →

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Dumplin’, Go Big or Go Home – Book Recommendation

Posted on March 22, 2016 by Joanna

Title: Dumplin’, Go Big or Go Home Written by: Julie Murphy Published by: Balzer & Bray, 2015 Ages: 12+ Themes: Overweight people, bullying, self acceptance, beauty pageants, diversity, friendship, high school dating, Texas Opening: All the best things in my … Continue reading →

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Ira’s Shakespeare Dream – Perfect Picture Book Friday & Diversity Day

Posted on March 11, 2016 by Joanna

Title: Ira’s Shakespeare Dream Written by: Glenda Armand illustrated by: Floyd Cooper Published by: Lee & Low, May 2015 Themes: African Americans, biography, Ira Aldridge, Shakespeare, acting, diversity, abolition of slavery in the USA Ages: 7-11+ Genre: Picture Book Biography Opening: IRA COULD NOT KEEP … Continue reading →

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