Otherwise Known as Sheila the Great is one of Judy Blume’s best character books. Sheila is the antagonist from the Fudge series by Blume. Judy Blume has the ability to write from a child’s world revealing all the insecurities of childhood and making the character relatable. As a child, I loved reading her books because I… Continue reading Sheila the Great!
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The Hundred Dresses
The 1945 Newbery Honor book by Eleanor Estes holds a place in classic children’s literature.
Roald Dahl Short Stories
The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar & Six More Seven stories of fantasy and fun by the fantastic Roald Dahl: The Boy Who Talked With Animals – in which a stranded sea turtle and a small boy have more in common than meets the eye. The Hitchhiker – proves that in a pinch a professional pickpocket can… Continue reading Roald Dahl Short Stories
Charlotte’s Web
Award winning book by E.B. White tells the tale of an unlikely friendship between a pig and a spider. The classic book has been in many classrooms for years because of its lovable characters, and relationships between animals and humans. The Arable family has a litter of pigs, one of which they deem a runt. … Continue reading Charlotte’s Web
Make Way for Ducklings
Robert McCloskey’s Make Way for Ducklings is an essential picture book. Written and illustrated by McCloskey, it won the 1942 Caldecott Medal for illustrations. The book is still popular and has been constantly in print since its first publication. In fact, Boston has dedicated small statues to the ducks. The story of Mr. and Mrs. Mallard is… Continue reading Make Way for Ducklings