It's Monday! What are you reading?
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Picture Books to Young Adult Books
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I have been steadily getting back into the swing of things with books. It feels good! This week, I have a really variety of books that I read. I did try to squeeze in more picture books but some of them did not jump out at me and for that reason I am not including them in this post.
Here is what jumped out of the stack...
Happy Birthday, Babymouse (Babymouse #18)
by Jennifer L. Holm and Matt Holm (Random House, April 22, 2014) - I love Babymouse and I love when a new book comes out. Babymouse has some competition for her birthday party. Fun story, and love the ending.
by Shaun Tan (Holder's Children Division, June 1, 2014) - Tan's books are always a bit trippy but I do love them so much.
by Ashley Spires (Kids Can Press, April 1, 2014) - I really loved this book, and it had a great message
about creativity, friendship, and also perseverance.
by Megan Jean Sovern (Chronicle Books, May 6, 2014) - Where was this book when I was a child? I would have loved a book about a character whose parent had multiple sclerosis. Written with humor, and a lot of heart.
by Tracy Holczer (Putnam Juvenile, May 1, 2014) - Check out my interview with debut author, Tracy Holczer
. - This is a beautifully written story that I am placing on my Mock-Newbery list.
Books I will be reading for awhile...
In Pictures and In Words: Teaching the Qualities of Good Writing Through Illustration Study
by Katie Wood Ray (Heinemann, May 27, 2010)
About the Authors: Writing Workshop With Our Youngest Writers
by Katie Wood Ray (Heinemann, January 14, 2004)
So, What are you reading?