Last week, we thoroughly enjoyed "Owl Moon." Written by award-winning author Jane Yolen in poetic form, it is a story about a father and his daughter who go searching for owls (or owling) one cold night. As promised last Monday, I'll be sharing how we choose and use go-along books to enrich our reading experience. By using "Owl Moon" as an example, I share here three … [Read more...]
The Power of "Go-Along" Books
Picture books, as I have personally proven in more than two years of using Before- and Five in a Row, are a great jumping point for all kinds of learning.Just by reading and focusing on one book once a week, our family has discovered so much about the world around us! Our curiosity is being stimulated, and our love of learning is constantly being nurtured. Did you notice that I … [Read more...]
The Clown of God: More Than A Christmas Story
The Clown of God, a Five in a Row book, introduced me to Tomie dePaola and made me an avid collector of his books. Mr. dePaola, a Catholic, often infuses his work with the religion's traditions and beliefs in such charming manner that it doesn't come out as preachy. Just engaging and fun. "The Clown of God" is the touching story of Giovanni, … [Read more...]
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