Bookworm Buzz

Overboard! by Terry Lynn Johnson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this story and am looking forward to sharing it with students, along with the other books in the series. The online game at www.survivordiaries.com will also hook readers.


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Coding in the Internet by Elizabeth Noll

My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A good introduction to coding for students. 

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A House in the Sky: And Other Uncommon Animal Homes by Steve Jenkins

My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Interesting story about animal habitats. Loved the illustrations.

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Lucia the Luchadora by Cynthia Leonor Garza

My rating: 4 of 5 stars

We need diverse books!! A great addition to the diverse book collection in your classroom library. Students will enjoy Lucia's story.

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We Are Brothers by Yves Nadon

My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Absolutely loved this story of two brothers, one that many students will connect with. A great mentor text for narrative writing. Fantastic illustrations.

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Friends and Foes: Poems About Us All by Douglas Florian

My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I am a huge Douglas Florian fan and this is another great addition to my collection. Great for SEL lessons, many poems for students to connect with. I love Florian's illustrations, such an inspiration for buddiing illustrators and artists.

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Rock What Ya Got by Samantha Berger

My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Love the story, so many lesson possibilities here; SEL, writing, reading, art. Can't wait to share this with students. Mr. Richards will want this for the book room.

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The Patchwork Bike by Maxine Beneba Clarke

My rating: 4 of 5 stars

We need diverse books! Great addition to the diverse books in the classroom library. The lesson possibilites are endless, SEL, ELA, SS, and STEAM. Mrs. Richards, @literacyladybug, will want this for the bookroom!

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