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Book 251: Summer of Riley

Summer of Riley by Eve Bunting Link to a play based on this book, FREE, on teachers.net Link to a Google Reader free preview of part of this book This chapter book is a dog lover’s story, with a sad … Continue reading

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Book 124: Frog or Toad? By Patricia Lynch

Frog or Toad (Nonfiction) by Patricia A. Lynch Children wonder whether reptiles the are seeing are frogs and toads.  Many adults can’t tell the difference, but this 16 page nonfiction easy reader book gives the information needed to know.  Similarities … Continue reading

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Book 90: Tacky the Penguin by Helen Lester

Tacky the Penguin (one of a series of books about Tacky) by Helen Lester, Lynn Munsinger (Illustrator) Tacky the Penguin is about a penguin with his own unique style and attitude.  Tacky doesn’t fit in with the other penguins, but … Continue reading

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Book 89: Night Driving by John Coy

Night Driving by John Coy, Peter McCarty (Illustrator) Families may be planning driving trips this summer, or may just be more likely to visit family that isn’t too far away with the easier living days of spring and summer.  Traveling … Continue reading

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Book 7: THE MOORCHILD

The Moorchild, by Eloise McGraw, a novel for grades 4 and up. This is a compelling story of a changeling named Saaski, who is half-human and half-elf like and magical.  She is switched at birth with a human baby when … Continue reading

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Books 4-6: The Doll People, The Whipping Boy, and Elmer and the Dragon

These 3 books were on my former blog, and that post started the idea for this Book a Day blog.  So this may be a repeat posting for some readers. If reading chapter books to children at home, here are … Continue reading

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