SATURDAYS ARE RESERVED FOR REVIEWING KIDS’ BOOKS ON PWR.
REMEMBER the Ramona books by Beverly Cleary? They’re back; actually, they never went away, just the same homespun wisdom and humor with new covers. I think I read all the Ramona books, but it was only as an adult I discovered Amber Brown. Those too are great books for kids. If your kids or grandkids are into chapter books and series, I highly recommend these two series as something they will really love.
This year (2019) finds me with 50 plus years of teaching "under my belt." I have taught all levels from pre-K "(library lady" or "book lady"--volunteer) to juniors, seniors, and graduate students enrolled in my Advanced Writing class at the university where I have just completed 30 years. My first paying teaching job was junior high, and I spent 13 years with ages 12-13, the "difficult years." I had some of the "funnest" experiences with this age group. When I was no longer the "young, fun teacher," I taught in an elementary school setting before sixth graders went on to junior high, teaching language arts blocs, an assignment that was a "dream-fit" for me. After completing graduate school in my 40s, I went on to community college, then university teaching.
Just as teaching is "in my blood," so is a passion for reading, writing, libraries, and everything bookish.
This blog will be open to anyone who loves books, promotes literacy and wants to "come out and play."
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5 thoughts on “SATURDAY MORNING FOR KIDS, LATE SATURDAY NIGHT”
I used to read a Henry Huggins book aloud to my students when I was a classroom teacher. I always looked forward to reading the chapter where Henry brings Ribsy home in a box.
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Haven’t read this but definitely will in the future!
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I used to read a Henry Huggins book aloud to my students when I was a classroom teacher. I always looked forward to reading the chapter where Henry brings Ribsy home in a box.
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Ramona, Harry, and the crew are special.
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I LOVE Henry!
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