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Animal House

Written by Candace Ryan, illustrated by Nathan Hale

Recommended Ages: K-3

Jeremy really lives in an Animal House:look for the Refrigergator and the Floormingos, just to name a few. Miss Nuddles, Jerermy's teacher, doesn't belive that his Vulchair ate his homework, so she scheduled a home visit--and is amazed/startled by what she finds. (The reader will be equally amazed!)

Review by: Melissa Brandt

Chrysanthemum

Written by Kevin Henkes, illustrated by Kevin Henkes

Recommended Ages: 5 6 7 8

Chrysanthemum loves her name until she starts school and they make fun of her. Then, a special teacher, with a special name, reminds her that her name is perfect.

Review by: Stephanie Bristol

Flying Feet: A Story of Irish Dance

Written by Anna Marlis Burgard, illustrated by Leighanne Dees

Recommended Ages: K-3

Who is the best teacher in Ballyconneely? Two men, Aidan Feeney and Michael MacHugh, both feel they deserve that designation. As a result, a fierce competition ensues. With the help of a fiddler, each tries to out-perform the other with increasingly complicated dance numbers. However, Aidan becomes a little over-confident: He chooses to dance his final dance on a roof. Hence, Aidan wins the competition...

Review by: Melissa Brandt

Louisa May and Mr. Thoreau's Flute

Written by Julie Dunlap & Marybeth Lorbiecki, illustrated by Mary Azarian

Recommended Ages: 6 7 8

This story takes place in Concord, Massachusetts, when Louisa May ("Louy") was 7. Louisa was having trouble getting her thoughts down on paper. Her father was a writer and wanted her to write a certain way. Then she met Mr. Thoreau (a nearby teacher)...Mr. Thoreau often took the neighborhood children on Field Trips To: Pick huckleberries, Fair Haven Cliffs, Nut Meadow Brook, and Walden Pond. Louisa loved these trips. However, She envied Mr. Thoreau's ability to jot his thoughts down so quickly and play the flute with equal grace...At the first sign of Spring, Louisa has an urge to write--her first poem! *A Caldecott Award Winner!

Review by: Melissa Brandt

Plantzilla

Written by Jerdine Nolen, illustrated by David Catrow

Recommended Ages: 6 7 8

This story consists of written correspondence between Mortimer (3rd Grade student), his parents, and Mr. Lester (Science teacher). The topic of so much discussion involves the care and welfare of Plantzilla (which Mortimer has brought home for the summer). Mortimer initially writes about how pleased he is to have Plantzilla home with him...However, his mother expresses concern over Plantzilla's rapid growth, and his seemingly insatiable desire for meat! Mortimer soon finds himself STRESSED by the whole situation...In the end, the family grows to love Plantzilla. (Plantzilla writes a letter expressing happines with his newfound surroundings.) Plant care aside, children can learn to appreciate the responsibility involved in caring for another living thing.

Review by: Melissa Brandt

Ruby the Copycat

Written by Peggy Rathman, illustrated by Peggy Rathman

Recommended Ages: 6 7 8

Ruby insists on copying Angela, until her teacher helps her discover her own creative resources.

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Sister Anne's Hands

Written by Marybeth Lorbiecki, illustrated by K. Wendy Popp

Recommended Ages: 9 10 11

Though set in the early 1960's but the rejection and ignorance this African American teacher faces still resonate today. She handles her difficult situation with a sincere dedication to teach more than the "three R's". With a gentle hand of love, she touches the heart of a child and leaves a lifelong impression.

Review by: Stephanie Bristol

Thank You Mr. Falker

Written by Patricia Polacco, illustrated by Patricia Polacco

Recommended Ages: 6 7 8 9

Little Trisha is overjoyed at the thought of starting school and learning how to read. But right from the start, when she tries to read, all the letters and numbers just get jumbled up. And her classmates make matters worse by calling her "dummy" and "toad." Then, in fifth grade, a new teacher comes. Will he help Trisha learn to read?

Review by: Patty McDonald

The Dot

Written by Peter H. Reynolds, illustrated by

Recommended Ages: 6 7 8

Vashti is convinced that she can't draw. At the end of art class, her paoer is still blank. The teacher suggests:"Just make a mark and see where it takes you." So with force (and attitude), Vashti marks her paper. The teacher looks at her paper and says, "Now sign it." (Vashti knows she can do that.) Days later, Vashti is surpised to find her DOT framed, and on the classroom wall. That night, Vashti opens her paints and begins painting many dots...At the school's Art Show (where the dots are on display), a little boy compliments Vashti on her work, but tells her:"...can't draw a straight line with a ruler." She responds: "Show me." The boy draws a line and then he is asked to "Sign it." The message: Make your mark...in whatever form.

Review by: Melissa Brandt

Wings of an Artist: Children's Book Illustrators Talk About Their Art

Written by Julie Cummins, illustrated by Barbara Kiefer

Recommended Ages: 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

If you've ever wondered what gives flight to your favorite artist's imagination, then Wings of an Artist is the book for you. In a delightful combination of words and pictures, more than 20 different illustrators explain how they got into art and what inspires them to create it. The kind words of a seventh-grade teacher set Maira Kalman, creator of Max the poet dog, on the path to a life of illustration. Michael McCurdy's life as an illustrator began the day his commercial illustrator father gave him a sheet of scratchboard. The illustrating duo of Jean and Mou-Sien Tseng return again and again to one of the most exciting adventures in Chinese literature for their inspiration. Whether you're an aspiring artist or simply an admirer, this collection offers insight and inspiration for art lovers of all ages.

Review by: Stephanie Bristol