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Owl Moon: An Exercise in Choosing Go-Along Books

January 30, 2013 by The Learning Basket 1 Comment

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 Clown of God: More Than A Christmas Story

January 22, 2013 by The Learning Basket 8 Comments

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...]

Digging with Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel

October 14, 2012 by The Learning Basket 5 Comments

A picture book jumps out of the page when the subject matter is relevant to the reader. And nothing can make Mike Mulligan and his steam shovel jump out of their 73-year-old pages than a construction site right outside our gate!Mike Mulligan and his trusty steam shovel, called Mary Anne, “can dig as much in a day as a hundred men in a week.” They dig canals for boats to pass … [Read more...]

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