Category Archives: Coloring Page

Father’s Day Freebie

Posted on 05/09/2012 by Carolyn Wilhelm

It is nice when there is time to make something for dad before the end of the school year, so I’m posting this in case teachers have time!

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Mother’s Day Freebie PDF

Posted on 05/08/2012 by Carolyn Wilhelm

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Book 296: Quack and Count by Keith Baker

Posted on 05/03/2012 by Carolyn Wilhelm

Quack and Count by Keith Baker Quack and Count by Keith Baker is a book about seven ducks and is really several pages of pictures of the seven ducks doing two different things.  It makes and excellent introduction to the … Continue reading →

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Book 293: This is Rome by M. Sasek

Posted on 04/16/2012 by Carolyn Wilhelm

This is Rome by Miroslav Sasek (1918-1980) This is Rome from 1960 has been reprinted in all of the following years: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, and 2011!  I have watched so many Rick Steve’s travel programs I heard his voice while I was … Continue reading →

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Book 292: Magic Books and Paper Toys by Esther K. Smith

Posted on 04/15/2012 by Carolyn Wilhelm

Magic Books and Paper Toys by Esther K. Smith Esther K. Smith has several books and a web site full of paper projects including pop up cards and making your own books.  MAGIC BOOKS AND PAPER TOYS is so wonderful … Continue reading →

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Book 287: Three Cheers for Tacky by Helen Lester

Posted on 03/23/2012 by Carolyn Wilhelm

Three Cheers for Tacky by Helen Lester, illustrated by Lynn Munsinger Tacky is an odd penguin and never quite fits in, insisting on wearing a Hawaiian shirt in nice icy land (the Antarctic).  He is a little like Curious George … Continue reading →

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Parliament of Owls

Posted on 02/28/2012 by Carolyn Wilhelm

Parliament of Owls Though owls are typically solitary, the literary collective noun for a group of owls is a parliament.  So, my collection of owls is a parliament!  The owls below are from my darling daughter who keeps her eyes open for cute … Continue reading →

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Book 279: Jane and the Magician

Posted on 02/27/2012 by Carolyn Wilhelm

Jane and the Magician by Martin Baynton Jane stories are deliberately not the usual fairy tale where, as the author puts it, “girls scrub floors, eat poisoned apples, sleep for centuries” and have to be rescued by a prince.  These … Continue reading →

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Book 278: The Bunny’s Night-Light

Posted on 02/23/2012 by Carolyn Wilhelm

The Bunny’s Night-Light: A Glow in the Dark Search by Geoffrey Hayes Note:  This glow-in-the-dark book should be read in a really dark room with a flashlight! This is a sweet story of a little bunny who wants a night-light. … Continue reading →

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Book 265: Ice Palace by Deborah Blumenthal

Posted on 12/09/2011 by Carolyn Wilhelm

Ice Palace by Deborah Blumenthal, and illustrated by Ted Rand Most people living in Minnesota know about annual the St. Paul Winter Carnival, which includes an ice castle.  If you don’t know about this carnival, a Wikipedia photo below says 1000 words … Continue reading →

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Book 259: Regina’s Big Mistake

Posted on 11/21/2011 by Carolyn Wilhelm

Regina’s Big Mistake by Marissa Moss This book is a wonderful read aloud for children who feel any mistake on a paper means the paper should be crumpled up so they can start over.  The teacher helps the children in … Continue reading →

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Book 258: My Many Colored Days

Posted on 11/20/2011 by Carolyn Wilhelm

My Many Colored Days by Dr. Seuss, pictures painted by Steve Johnson and Lou Fancher This book was illustrated and published after Dr. Seuss passed away.  The illustrators are married and live in Minneapolis and are now very popular illustrators … Continue reading →

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Book 257: ART by Patrick McDonnell

Posted on 11/19/2011 by Carolyn Wilhelm

ART by Patrick McDonnell ART is a boy who makes inspired, wired, and colorful art until he falls asleep.  He makes zig-zags, squiggle, dots, and more.  Finally he makes a beautiful picture with stars, the moon, and the night sky. … Continue reading →

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Book 243: I’m a Turkey! by Jim Arnosky

Posted on 10/24/2011 by Carolyn Wilhelm

I’m a Turkey! I’m a Turkey! by Jim Arnosky Free download of a song of the words in this book on Scholastic fun to listen to with or without the book, but is better with the book and pictures.  This is a … Continue reading →

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