When I finished Ghetto Cowboy I wanted to know more and I quickly looked up more information on the true story behind these novels. I imagine most adult readers did the same. But for kids, they ...
https://www.readingrumpus.com/2022/05/polo-cowboy-by-g-neri-short-review.html
It seems like more and more picture book biographies are springing up every year! This is not only GREAT for the rich diversity they add to children's literature, but also because SO MANY CHIL...
https://www.readingrumpus.com/2020/02/2019-nonfiction-biography-picture-books.html
What If Everybody Thought That? PUBLISHER'S SYNOPSIS: "What if everybody were more thoughtful before they judged someone? If you see someone in a wheelchair, you might think he or she couldn...
https://www.readingrumpus.com/2019/09/what-if-everybody-thought-that-by-ellen.html
Astronuts by Jon Scieszka Publisher's Synopsis: “This laugh-out-loud, visually groundbreaking read launches a major new series by children's literature legend Jon Scieszka. Featuring full-...
https://www.readingrumpus.com/2019/09/astronuts-mission-one-plant-planet-by.html
Filigree's Midnight Ride PUBLISHER'S SYNOPSIS: "Join Filigree, a five-pound Pomeranian, as he stows away on Paul Revere’s midnight ride in this first book of the At the Heels of History ...
https://www.readingrumpus.com/2019/09/filigrees-midnight-ride-mini-book-review.html
Pirates Don't Go To Kindergarten! Pirates Don't Go to Kindergarten! is a cute take on the transition from one grade to the next, Pre-K to K in this case. New Kindergartener Emma wants to st...
https://www.readingrumpus.com/2019/09/pirates-dont-go-to-kindergarten-talk.html
Sweet Home Alaska If good historical fiction is supposed to make us wonder about the people who lived during various points in history, then Sweet Home Alaska is certainly good. It had me, ...
https://www.readingrumpus.com/2019/08/sweet-home-alaska-by-carole-estby-dagg.html
Authentic Texts Are Best! It occurred to me today that I assume those reading my ramblings on Reading Rumpus simply know how to use authentic literature as mentor texts. That was ...
https://www.readingrumpus.com/2019/08/a-word-about-authentic-texts-used-as.html
“Fall down seven times; get up eight” is one of many witty quotes that highlight the central theme of SumoKitty written and illustrated by David Biedrzycki. Written as an ode to tenacity, ...
https://www.readingrumpus.com/2019/08/sumokitty-written-and-illustrated-by.html
I'm a dog person. Sorry cat folks. My adult children have five cats between them, and I appreciate my grandcats, but I own two doggies: Jebediah Peabody. & Annie Roo. HERE THEY ARE: Yes, it...
https://www.readingrumpus.com/2019/06/max-attacks-by-kathi-appelt-illustrated.html
PUBLISHER'S SYNOPSIS: "The sounds of the city at night create a lively lullaby in this melodious bedtime story from superstar producer and musician Timbaland, Caldecott Honor–winning illustra...
https://www.readingrumpus.com/2019/06/nighttime-symphony-by-timbaland-with.html
Publisher's Synopsis: "A breathtaking picture book about the relationships we share from New York Times bestselling storytellers Julie Fogliano and Loren Long in the tradition of The Runaway Bu...
https://www.readingrumpus.com/2019/06/if-i-was-sunshine-by-julie-fogliano-and.html
PUBLISHER’S SYNOPSIS: "It’s the first day of summer and Rachel's thirteenth birthday. She can't wait to head to the lake with her best friend, Micah. But as summer unfolds, every day seems...
https://www.readingrumpus.com/2019/06/where-heart-is-by-jo-knowles-mini-book.html
Publisher’s Synopsis: "Fergus and Zeke love being the class pets in Miss Maxwell’s classroom, and they do everything the students do — listening at storytime, painting masterpieces during...
https://www.readingrumpus.com/2019/06/fergus-and-zeke-at-science-fair-by-kate.html
PUBLISHER'S SYNOPSIS: "Inside the cozy house, a baby has arrived! The world is eager to meet the newcomer, but there will be time enough for that later. Right now, the family is o...
https://www.readingrumpus.com/2019/05/babymoon-by-hayley-barrett-with.html
PUBLISHER'S SYNOPSIS: "Princess Puffybottom has the perfect life — her subjects serve her delicious meals, clean up her “delicate matters” and wait on her hand and foot. Life is good . . ...
https://www.readingrumpus.com/2019/05/princess-puffybottom-and-darryl-by.html
PUBLISHER'S SYNOPSIS: "What is love? Can you only express it in fancy meals, greeting cards, and heart-shaped chocolates? Kids will find love everywhere in this delightful book. It can be found...
https://www.readingrumpus.com/2019/02/love-by-stacy-mcanulty-book-bite.html
PUBLISHER'S SYNOPSIS: "From the acclaimed author of The Nest, The Boundless, and Airborn comes a brilliantly funny, breakout book about a boy who discovers an ink blot that’s come to life! Pe...
https://www.readingrumpus.com/2018/10/inkling-by-kenneth-oppel-book-review.html
PUBLISHER'S SYNOPSIS: "Kelpy is an otter―and also a passionate sea captain. He builds himself a ship that he adores, from keel to cabin to crow’s nest. All the other otters and pirates and ...
https://www.readingrumpus.com/2018/09/the-sinking-of-captain-otter-by-troy.html
PUBLISHER'S SYNOPSIS: "There are lots of things Duncan likes about bedtime --- the stories, the pajamas, the bubblegum-flavored toothpaste ... The only thing he doesn't like is going to sleep. ...
https://www.readingrumpus.com/2018/09/book-bit-sleep-sheep-bedtime-story-for.html
PUBLISHER'S SYNOPSIS: When Louisiana Elefante’s granny wakes her up in the middle of the night to tell her that the day of reckoning has arrived and they have to leave home immediately, Louis...
https://www.readingrumpus.com/2018/09/louisianas-way-home-by-kate-dicamillo.html
Anyone who has read this blog, even a little, knows my adoration for the Harry Potter books. But LOTS of people adore those books (duh). My Harry Potter story is a bit different. Although I ado...
https://www.readingrumpus.com/2018/09/banned-books-week-how-harry-potter.html
I'm going to talk about two books today that need to be on EVERY CLASSROOM SHELF ; I'm talking K-12, even though they are listed as for a younger crowd. The reason I want to talk about them BO...
https://www.readingrumpus.com/2018/09/two-books-to-add-to-every-classroom.html
PUBLISHER'S SYNOPSIS: "Eraser is always cleaning up everyone else’s mistakes. Except for Ruler and Pencil Sharpener, none of the other school supplies seem to appreciate her. They all love ho...
https://www.readingrumpus.com/2018/08/eraser-by-anna-kang-with-illustrations.html
PUBLISHER'S SYNOPSIS: "It's been five years since the Sweep disappeared. Orphaned and alone, Nan Sparrow had no other choice but to work for a ruthless chimney sweep named Wilkie Crudd. She spe...
https://www.readingrumpus.com/2018/08/sweep-story-of-girl-and-her-monster-by.html