April 4, 2019

#mustreadin2019 - spring update


This is my #mustreadin2019 spring update.  I love participating in this reading challenge hosted by Carrie Gelson of There's a Book for That because it connects me with a community of readers and encourages me to read newly released books to share with my students.  In January, I created my #mustreadin2019 reading goals.  As a reminder, here they are:




I'm still working on reading a few of the newly released titles on my list, plus I have some additional titles to share!  I'll be back in September for another reading update.  Below are my lists of new picture books and chapters books that I've read in 2019 since January:

Picture Books I Read - #mustreadin2019 (January-April)



































Chapter Books I Read - #mustreadin2019 (January-April)












Chapter Books I'm Currently Reading or Up Next to Read - #mustreadin2019







February 10, 2019

My #nf10for10 - Nonfiction Books That Make You LOL


I’m thrilled to be joining the #nf10for10 fun again this year!  Many thanks to the wonderful hosts: Cathy Mere (Reflect and Refine) and Mandy Robeck (Enjoy and Embrace Learning).  I enjoy the challenge of creating a meaningful list for myself and others, as well as reading all the wonderful lists posted by the community.  

My past #nf10for10 book collections are:

Who doesn't love a good laugh?!  My #nf10for10 is a list of informational books that make you laugh out loud (LOL).  These comical nonfiction books are silly, witty, and a side-splitting good time.  



1.  The World of Weird Animals Series by Jess Keating



2.  I Don't Like Snakes by Nicola Davies



3.  The Sun is Kind of a Big Deal by Nick Seluk



4.  The Disgusting Critters Series by Elise Gravel



5.  The Truth About Your Favorite Animals Series by Maxwell Eaton III



6.  I'm Trying to Love Spiders by Bethany Barton



7.  What if You Had Series by Sandra Markle



8.  I, Fly: The Buzz About Flies and How Awesome They Are by Bridget Heos



9. Bubble Homes and Fish Farts by Fiona Bayrock



10.  Animal Science series by Nicola Davies