Hi Faithful Readers,
I just wanted to let you know we only have two more days of this book sale. Tomorrow (Friday) and Saturday from 9:00am until 12:00pm we will be open for business. We still have most titles too! We have also had a new shipment of books arrive so those of you who came on the first day might want to come back and see what's new! Thank you all for your kind support. Hope to see you soon!
Most Sincerely,
Tracine aka The Book Lady's Daughter
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Thursday, March 10, 2011
The Literate Mother 2010 Mother's Choice Award Gold Honoree theliteratemother@gmail.com
"So please, oh PLEASE, we beg, we pray, Go throw your TV set away, And in its place you can install, A lovely bookshelf on the wall."
— Roald Dahl, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
We have been making changes at The Literate Mother! We hope that our new layout will make it easier for you to find the books you're looking for. Please take a few minutes to visit us and check out our new look. We would love to hear what you think!
Reviewed in February
The Chosen by Chaim Potok (Grades 8 - High School)
Ways to Live Forever by Sally Nicholls (Grades 6 - 9)
Love, Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli (Grades 6 - High School)
Tale of a Baseball Dream: World's Greatest Baseball Story by Jerry Pearlman (Grades 4 - 9)
The Castle Corona by Sharon Creech (Grades 4 - 7)
Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand (mature High School - Adult)
Gifted by Karey White (Grades 8 - High School)
Change of Heart by Shari Maurer (YA over 18)
Forge (Seeds of America) by Laurie Halse Anderson (Grades 6 - High School)
Crispin: The Cross of Lead by Avi (Grades 6 - 9)
Zora and Me by Victoria Bond and T.R. Simon (Grades 4 - 9)
General Winston's Daughter by Sharon Shinn (High School)
Chains (Seeds of America) by Laurie Halse Anderson (Grades 6 - High School)
Wings by Aprilynne Pike (High School)
Zita the Spacegirl by Ben Hatke (All Ages)
Leave a comment on our site by Saturday, March 5 and we will enter you in a drawing for a signed copy of Gifted by Karey White.
— Roald Dahl, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
We have been making changes at The Literate Mother! We hope that our new layout will make it easier for you to find the books you're looking for. Please take a few minutes to visit us and check out our new look. We would love to hear what you think!
Reviewed in February
The Chosen by Chaim Potok (Grades 8 - High School)
Ways to Live Forever by Sally Nicholls (Grades 6 - 9)
Love, Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli (Grades 6 - High School)
Tale of a Baseball Dream: World's Greatest Baseball Story by Jerry Pearlman (Grades 4 - 9)
The Castle Corona by Sharon Creech (Grades 4 - 7)
Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand (mature High School - Adult)
Gifted by Karey White (Grades 8 - High School)
Change of Heart by Shari Maurer (YA over 18)
Forge (Seeds of America) by Laurie Halse Anderson (Grades 6 - High School)
Crispin: The Cross of Lead by Avi (Grades 6 - 9)
Zora and Me by Victoria Bond and T.R. Simon (Grades 4 - 9)
General Winston's Daughter by Sharon Shinn (High School)
Chains (Seeds of America) by Laurie Halse Anderson (Grades 6 - High School)
Wings by Aprilynne Pike (High School)
Zita the Spacegirl by Ben Hatke (All Ages)
Leave a comment on our site by Saturday, March 5 and we will enter you in a drawing for a signed copy of Gifted by Karey White.
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
THINGS TO REMEMBER WHEN CHOOSING BOOKS FOR TODDLERS
THINGS TO REMEMBER WHEN CHOOSING BOOKS FOR TODDLERS
Look for clear uncluttered pictures that are easy to "read."
Little stories that reflect the child's own world are most appropriate.
Books for independent reading should be of sturdy materials since
turning pages is still difficult.
Choose books you won't mind reading over and over.
Children love repetition. Children love repetition.
THE TODDLER'S BOOKSHELF ‑ about two to three years
Clifford, The Big Red Dog, by Norman Bridwell
Don’t Let The Pigeon Ride The Bus, by Mo Williams
Good Dog Carl, by Alexandra Day
Goodnight Moon, by Margaret Wise Brown
Corduroy, by Don Freeman
It Looked Like Spilt Milk, by Charles Shaw
Clap Your Hands, by Lorinda Bryan Cauley
The Very Hungry Caterpillar, by Eric Carle
The Carrot Seed, by Ruth Kraus
Good Night Gorilla, by Peggy Rathman
Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?, by Bill Martin, Jr.
The Box With Red Wheels, by Maud and Miska Petersham
Owl Babies, by Martin Wadell
Freight Train, by Donald Crews
We’re Going on a Bear Hunt, by Michael Rosen
I Know An Old Lady Who Swallowed A Fly, illustrated by Simms Tabak
Knuffle Bunny, by Mo Williams
Unknown or Forgotten Princesses, by Philippe Lechermeier
Lost and Found, by Oliver Jeffers
Look for clear uncluttered pictures that are easy to "read."
Little stories that reflect the child's own world are most appropriate.
Books for independent reading should be of sturdy materials since
turning pages is still difficult.
Choose books you won't mind reading over and over.
Children love repetition. Children love repetition.
THE TODDLER'S BOOKSHELF ‑ about two to three years
Clifford, The Big Red Dog, by Norman Bridwell
Don’t Let The Pigeon Ride The Bus, by Mo Williams
Good Dog Carl, by Alexandra Day
Goodnight Moon, by Margaret Wise Brown
Corduroy, by Don Freeman
It Looked Like Spilt Milk, by Charles Shaw
Clap Your Hands, by Lorinda Bryan Cauley
The Very Hungry Caterpillar, by Eric Carle
The Carrot Seed, by Ruth Kraus
Good Night Gorilla, by Peggy Rathman
Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?, by Bill Martin, Jr.
The Box With Red Wheels, by Maud and Miska Petersham
Owl Babies, by Martin Wadell
Freight Train, by Donald Crews
We’re Going on a Bear Hunt, by Michael Rosen
I Know An Old Lady Who Swallowed A Fly, illustrated by Simms Tabak
Knuffle Bunny, by Mo Williams
Unknown or Forgotten Princesses, by Philippe Lechermeier
Lost and Found, by Oliver Jeffers
[Your Guide to Outstanding Children's Literature] [Your Guide to Outstanding Children's Literature] [Tracine@thebookladysdaughter.com]
Greetings Book Lovers Far and Near,
I am happy to announce our spring book sale will be March 22-26 at the Hales home in Logan from 9:00am to 12:00 pm. I so excited about some of the new books I've reviewed and ordered. I hope you will be too. I also was able to track down a pop-up book of the Sound of Music that is just beautiful! I have found a number of out of print picture books in spanking new condition too. Hope to see you here. My phone number is 435-752-7253 if you have any questions.
Most Sincerely,
Tracine
The Book Lady's Daughter
P.S. I now have a website called www.thebookladysdaughter.com that highlights the best books for children of all ages. Mom's booklist is included and I have up dated it since her death. Take a look around the website and let me know if you have any suggestions or ideas.
I am happy to announce our spring book sale will be March 22-26 at the Hales home in Logan from 9:00am to 12:00 pm. I so excited about some of the new books I've reviewed and ordered. I hope you will be too. I also was able to track down a pop-up book of the Sound of Music that is just beautiful! I have found a number of out of print picture books in spanking new condition too. Hope to see you here. My phone number is 435-752-7253 if you have any questions.
Most Sincerely,
Tracine
The Book Lady's Daughter
P.S. I now have a website called www.thebookladysdaughter.com that highlights the best books for children of all ages. Mom's booklist is included and I have up dated it since her death. Take a look around the website and let me know if you have any suggestions or ideas.
[Your Guide to Outstanding Children's Literature] [Your Guide to Outstanding Children's Literature] [Tracine@thebookladysdaughter.com]
REMINDERS FOR CHOOSING BOOKS FOR TEN-TO-TWELVE‑YEAR‑OLDS
Children this age need books that explore morals and values.
Nonfiction can be as important as fiction in expanding horizons and interests.
Fantasy and legend speak to creativity and problem solving.
Reading aloud as a family activity is still a sound idea.
Discuss books and encourage independent choices.
BOOKS FOR TEN‑TO-TWELVE AND UP
Heat, by Mike Lupica
The Big Field, Mike Lupica
Miracle On 49th Street, by Mike Lupica
Bridge To Terabithia, by Katherine Paterson
Island Of The Blue Dolphins, by Scott O'Dell
The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe, by C. S. Lewis
My Side Of The Mountain, by Jean George
The Graveyard Book, by Neil Gaiman
Parvana’s Journey, by Deborah Ellis
The Keys To The Kingdom, by Garth Nix
Al Capone Does My Shirts, by Gennifer Choloenko
Where The Mountain Meets The Moon, by Grace Lin
Percy Jackson & The Olympians, by Rick Riordan
Al Capone Shines My Shoes, by Gennifer Choloenko
Dragon Rider, by Cornelia Funke
Inkspell, by Cornelia funke
Roll Of Thunder, Hear My Cry, by Mildred Taylo
Tuck Everlasting, by Natalie Babbitt
A Wrinkle In Time, by Madeleine L'Engle
North To Freedom, (I Am David) by Anne Holme
Down, Down The Mountain, by Ellis Credle
The Shrinking of Treehorn, by Florence Parry Heide
Ruby Holler, by Sharon Creech
The Thief Lord, by Cornelia Funke
Frindle, by Andrew Clements
Savvy, by Ingrio Law
Missing, by Catherine Macphail
Wednesday Wars, by Gary O. Schmidt
Star Girl, by Jerry Spinelli
Extra Credit, by Andrew Clements
When You Reach Me, by Rebecca Stead
Once Upon A Marigold, by Jean Ferris
Brothers Below Zero, by Tor Seidler
Hope Was Here, by Joan Bauer
Sahara Special, by Esme Raji Codell
Where the Red Fern Grows, by Wilson Rawls
The Hobbit, by J. R. R. Tolkein
Shadow Of A Bull, by Maia Wojciechowska
Amos Fortune, Free Man, by Elizabeth Yates
A Year Down Yonder, by Richard Peck
True Confessions Of Charlotte Doyle, by Avi
Janitor’s Boy, by Andrew Clements
The Watsons Go To Birmingham, by Christopher Paul Curtis
Crispin, by Avi
Lyddie, by Katherine Paterson
Esperanza Rising, by Pam Muno
The Evolution Of Calpurnia Tale, by Jacqueline Kelly
Ida B, by Katherine Hannigan
Rules, by Cynthia Lord
There’s A Boy In The Girl’s Bathroom, by Louis Sachar
Cat Running, by Zilpha Keatley Snyder
Pictures of Hollis Woods, by Patricia Reilly Giff
Ella Enchanted, by Gail Carson Levine
The Giver, by Lois Lowry
Walk Two Moons, by Sharon Creech
Out Of The Dust, by Karen Hesse
A Long Way From Chicago, by Richard Peck
Holes, by Louis Sachar
Bud, Not Buddy, by Christopher Paul Curtis
Frindle, by Andrew Clements
Because Of Winn-Dixie, by Kate Di Camillo
Homeless Bird, by Gloria Whelan
Lord Of The Rings, by J.R.R. Tolkien
Angel On The Square, by Gloria Whelan
A Week In The Woods, by Andrew Clements
A Single Shard, by Linda Sue Park
Dicey’s Song, and Homecoming, by Cynthia Voigt
City of Ember, By Jeanne DuPrau
Report Card, By Andrew Clements
Brian’s Hunt, by Gary Paulsen
Breadwinner, by Deborah Elis
The Cay, by Theodore Taylor
A Tale From The Castaways Of The flying Dutchman, by Brian Jacques
High Rhulain, by Brian Jacques
Children this age need books that explore morals and values.
Nonfiction can be as important as fiction in expanding horizons and interests.
Fantasy and legend speak to creativity and problem solving.
Reading aloud as a family activity is still a sound idea.
Discuss books and encourage independent choices.
BOOKS FOR TEN‑TO-TWELVE AND UP
Heat, by Mike Lupica
The Big Field, Mike Lupica
Miracle On 49th Street, by Mike Lupica
Bridge To Terabithia, by Katherine Paterson
Island Of The Blue Dolphins, by Scott O'Dell
The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe, by C. S. Lewis
My Side Of The Mountain, by Jean George
The Graveyard Book, by Neil Gaiman
Parvana’s Journey, by Deborah Ellis
The Keys To The Kingdom, by Garth Nix
Al Capone Does My Shirts, by Gennifer Choloenko
Where The Mountain Meets The Moon, by Grace Lin
Percy Jackson & The Olympians, by Rick Riordan
Al Capone Shines My Shoes, by Gennifer Choloenko
Dragon Rider, by Cornelia Funke
Inkspell, by Cornelia funke
Roll Of Thunder, Hear My Cry, by Mildred Taylo
Tuck Everlasting, by Natalie Babbitt
A Wrinkle In Time, by Madeleine L'Engle
North To Freedom, (I Am David) by Anne Holme
Down, Down The Mountain, by Ellis Credle
The Shrinking of Treehorn, by Florence Parry Heide
Ruby Holler, by Sharon Creech
The Thief Lord, by Cornelia Funke
Frindle, by Andrew Clements
Savvy, by Ingrio Law
Missing, by Catherine Macphail
Wednesday Wars, by Gary O. Schmidt
Star Girl, by Jerry Spinelli
Extra Credit, by Andrew Clements
When You Reach Me, by Rebecca Stead
Once Upon A Marigold, by Jean Ferris
Brothers Below Zero, by Tor Seidler
Hope Was Here, by Joan Bauer
Sahara Special, by Esme Raji Codell
Where the Red Fern Grows, by Wilson Rawls
The Hobbit, by J. R. R. Tolkein
Shadow Of A Bull, by Maia Wojciechowska
Amos Fortune, Free Man, by Elizabeth Yates
A Year Down Yonder, by Richard Peck
True Confessions Of Charlotte Doyle, by Avi
Janitor’s Boy, by Andrew Clements
The Watsons Go To Birmingham, by Christopher Paul Curtis
Crispin, by Avi
Lyddie, by Katherine Paterson
Esperanza Rising, by Pam Muno
The Evolution Of Calpurnia Tale, by Jacqueline Kelly
Ida B, by Katherine Hannigan
Rules, by Cynthia Lord
There’s A Boy In The Girl’s Bathroom, by Louis Sachar
Cat Running, by Zilpha Keatley Snyder
Pictures of Hollis Woods, by Patricia Reilly Giff
Ella Enchanted, by Gail Carson Levine
The Giver, by Lois Lowry
Walk Two Moons, by Sharon Creech
Out Of The Dust, by Karen Hesse
A Long Way From Chicago, by Richard Peck
Holes, by Louis Sachar
Bud, Not Buddy, by Christopher Paul Curtis
Frindle, by Andrew Clements
Because Of Winn-Dixie, by Kate Di Camillo
Homeless Bird, by Gloria Whelan
Lord Of The Rings, by J.R.R. Tolkien
Angel On The Square, by Gloria Whelan
A Week In The Woods, by Andrew Clements
A Single Shard, by Linda Sue Park
Dicey’s Song, and Homecoming, by Cynthia Voigt
City of Ember, By Jeanne DuPrau
Report Card, By Andrew Clements
Brian’s Hunt, by Gary Paulsen
Breadwinner, by Deborah Elis
The Cay, by Theodore Taylor
A Tale From The Castaways Of The flying Dutchman, by Brian Jacques
High Rhulain, by Brian Jacques
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