Bookworm Buzz

Here are my final posts for the summer, but don't worry, there will be plenty more during the school year! -Mrs. A
Be Kind by Pat Zietlow Miller
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Love, love, love this book! A must read on Day 1! So much to talk about and relate to as human beings.


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The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors by Drew Daywalt

My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Fun, fun, fun! Great for talking about perspective and walking in someine else's shoes. Students will love the characters and see them in an interesting light. Can't wait to share this one!

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The Bad Seed by Jory John

My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A good story for perspective and walking in someone else's shoes. Much to discuss with this story and how the character changes over time.

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Voice of Freedom: Fannie Lou Hamer by Carole Boston Weatherford

My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Powerful story of Fannie Loe Hamer, Civil Rights Hero, told in free verse. Amazing illustrations, author's note and timeline.

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The Water Princess by Susan Verde

My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Powerful story, amazing illustrations. Many talk worthy discussions possible with opportunities for student led action in their own community or globally.

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Spoon by Amy Krouse Rosenthal

My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Great for persepctive and social/emotional curriculum. Students will enjoy debating the advantages/disadvantages of being different items of cutlery. Is is REALLY best to be the Spoon?

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Phoebe and Her Unicorn by Dana Simpson

My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Love, love, love, Phoebe! Great lessons on friendship and imagination. Mrs. Richards, we need this series!

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The Bad Guys: Episode 1 by Aaron Blabey

My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Funny and fun! Are they REALLY bad guys? Love the characters. A msut have for middle grade classroom libraries.

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The Haunted House Next Door by Andres Miedoso

My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Love the diverse characters and their unique adventure. Friendship and the theme of "Don't be afrarid to try new things." Mrs. Richards, we need this series.

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The Golden Glow by Benjamin Flouw
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Great story about curiosity and "leave no trace." Loved the many different characters.


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The Doll Hospital by Kallie George

My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Story about team work, perseverance and remembering to take a deep breath.

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Angel in Beijing by Belle Yang

My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Great lesson on learning to let go and making new friends. Love the setting and the characters. Great to see the diversity! 

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Twig by Aura Parker

My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Just for fun.

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How to Code a Sandcastle by Josh Funk

My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Great introduction to coding basics. Love the characters. 

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Iqbal and His Ingenious Idea: How a Science Project Helps One Family and the Planet by Elizabeth Suneby

My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Love, love, love this book! The message, diverse characters and author's note will capture readers. We need to get this one, Mrs. Richards!

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