Category Archives: Modern Fiction

Book 286: Suki’s Kimono

Posted on 03/17/2012 by Carolyn Wilhelm

Suki’s Kimono by Chieri Uegaki, illustrated by Stephane Jorisch This is a story all children can relate to as Suki wants to wear what she wants to wear to the first day of school, regardless of the advice of her … Continue reading →

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Book 272: Arthur’s First Sleepover

Posted on 01/10/2012 by Carolyn Wilhelm

Arthur’s First Sleepover by Marc Brown The story of Arthur’s First Sleepover seems more typical of older and braver boys rather than a first experience sleeping outside in a tent.  This is a pretty exciting adventure story beginning with a … Continue reading →

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Book 263: The Missing Mitten Mystery

Posted on 12/02/2011 by Carolyn Wilhelm

The Missing Mitten Mystery by Steven Kellogg Oh, Steven Kellogg has fun and interesting stories with wonderful illustrations.  Do check out his books when you are at the library.  Boys and girls both find so much to enjoy about these … Continue reading →

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Book 254: Fancy Nancy: Pajama Day

Posted on 11/06/2011 by Carolyn Wilhelm

Fancy Nancy: Pajama Day I Can Read Level 1 Reader by Jane O’Connor This short and highly illustrated Level 1 “I Can Read” story is simple but includes seven great vocabulary words.  This is the perfect book for a class … Continue reading →

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Book 211: Kindergarten Diary by Antoinette Portis

Posted on 08/18/2011 by Carolyn Wilhelm

Kindergarten Diary by Antoinette Portis See inside the book here! My FREE PDF work page and key (photo of page below):  Kindergarten Diary work page and key PDF This is another book about a girl worrying about how school will … Continue reading →

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Book 210: Countdown to Kindergarten by Alison McGhee

Posted on 08/18/2011 by Carolyn Wilhelm

Countdown to Kindergarten by Alison McGhee, illustrated by Harry Bliss Countdown to Kindergarten is about a girl who worries excessively that she will be made fun of at kindergarten because she can’t tie her shoes.  She counts down the days … Continue reading →

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Book 152: Charlie Anderson

Posted on 06/17/2011 by Carolyn Wilhelm

Charlie Anderson by Barbara Abercrombie, illustrated by Mark Graham My free PDF work page and answer key:  Charlie Anderson work page and answer key PDF The story of Charlie Anderson is one teachers read to students to gently address the … Continue reading →

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Book 135: First Grade Ladybugs

Posted on 06/01/2011 by Carolyn Wilhelm

First Grade Ladybugs by Joanne Ryder, pictures by Betsy Lewin Question and answer PDF:  First Grade Ladybugs PDF This is an easy reader and set of comprehension questions that could be used at home or at school.  Joanne Ryder has … Continue reading →

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e-book previews online

Posted on 05/11/2011 by Carolyn Wilhelm

I am a week late for Children’s Book week, which was May 2-8. The Read Write Think site has many classroom ideas for Children’s Book Week: http://www.readwritethink.org/classroom-resources/calendar-activities/celebrate-national-children-book-20682.html This is a link to a site with books for iPad and iPhone … Continue reading →

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AUTHOR: Robert Munsch

Posted on 04/10/2011 by Carolyn Wilhelm

http://robertmunsch.com At the above link, author Robert Munsch reads his books aloud. Even without the book, the audio is so much fun children will listen to the stories. If you check out the books from your local library, they will … Continue reading →

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Book 34: D.W. Picky Eater, by Marc Brown

Posted on 04/04/2011 by Carolyn Wilhelm

D.W. Picky Eater by Marc Brown In this story, D.W. (a friend of Arthur from the Arthur series by the same author) is a very picky eater, and ends up having to stay home when the family takes Grandma out … Continue reading →

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