We have more dogs to read about! Let’s start with an alphabet book: Arf! Beg! Catch! Dogs from A to Z is a photographic essay on the things dogs do by Henry Horenstein. (Scholastic) Each page features a big and beautiful photo of a do (or more) in action. I’m amazed at how the […]
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Reflections – 10 Thoughts about the A – Z Blog Challenge
10 Thoughts about the A-Z Blog Challenge I woke up on May 1st feeling like I was forgetting something. Did I actually make it to Z? Yes, I did! I’d like to say thanks to Arlee Bird, Challenge founder and the great co-hosts. Here are my reflective thoughts in no particular order: The second […]
O is for Oman #Read Your World A to Z blog challenge
O is for Oman which is a long way from here. Have you ever been to Oman? I never have and I have never even met someone from Oman. What do you call a person from Oman? An Omanian? If you want to know about Oman, reading The Turtle of Oman is a good place […]
J is for Japan – a to z reading the world blog challenge
Wabi Sabi by Mark Reibstein (Author), Ed Young (Illustrator) picture book for ages 3 – adult If you notice, in both today and yesterday’s A to Z Read Your World in Kid’s Books choices, I have suggested that the intended audience include adults. I believe that children’s books are not just for children. They are filled with fantastic characters, […]
H is for Hawaii
Aloha! It is day 8 of the A to Z April Blog Challenge and I’m definitely ready to visit Hawaii. Here is lovely book that will takes us there: Luka’s Quilt By Georgia Guback ( author and illustrator) Picture book ages 4-8 Luka’s grandmother, Tutu, lives with Luka’s family and they are good friends. Tutu […]