June 5, 2019
Today I have a book that shows kids that sometimes assumptions are incorrect. We all come to conclusions based on our personal experiences. It can be hard for kids, and even adults, to realize someone may see things completely differently. Don’t forget to follow One Great Book on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or by email so that you don’t miss a…
May 19, 2019
Today’s book is a wonderful early reader that wants to know “Is there a cat in that box?” This book is all about how far your imagination can take you and with a perfect twist in the end, readers will not be disappointed! Don’t forget to follow One Great Book on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest or by email so that you…
March 18, 2019
Today I have a book that is an entertaining middle grade read. This one tackles kids with the stigma of “unteachable” and we all have a few of those students in our kid’s classes! I think these books serve as a wonderful reminder that these kids have challenges we don’t always see or understand. The message, in this case, is…
February 27, 2019
Today I have a new series from the creator of Big Nate. My boys devoured all the Big Nate books when they were younger, so I was so excited to see a new series from this very clever author/illustrator. He has certainly added another quick-witted entrant into the illustrated novel category! Don’t forget to Follow One Great Book on Facebook, Twitter,…
January 9, 2019
Today I have a book for a kid who wants to be exceptional. Hey, there are kids out there who are destined for greatness but just how do they achieve this monumental status? Well, let Steve the horse be their guide. I mean this guy has got it all going on. Don’t forget to follow One Great Book on Facebook, Twitter,…
November 11, 2018
Today I have a book that shows kids the danger of when a yawn gets loose. No doubt about it … yawns are catching and if you are trying to stay up all night they will always hunt you down. Don’t forget to follow One Great Book on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram or by email so that you don’t miss…
October 25, 2018
In this book, girl power meets horsepower. This is about Princesses who like to compete and whose goal is to win the race. No Billy Goats Gruff can stand in her way, no Knights can charge their way through. Giving up is not an option. Don’t forget to follow One Great Book on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram or by email…
October 10, 2018
Today I have a book where talking heads are only the beginning of this adventure. Fovea Munson’s parents own a cadaver lab, and while she hates being referred to as Igor, when three severed heads start up a conversation with her, she suddenly finds herself in the uncomfortable position of doing their bidding. What ensues is nothing short of quite…
September 13, 2018
Today I have a book toddlers will eat up. Simon and Schuster sent me a copy of this giant board book and I wasn’t quite sure what to expect. I had never read the authors other titles, but the sheer size of this one intrigued me immediately. I read it out loud to get the full effect and knew after…
August 8, 2018
Silliness abounds in this whodunit! The author takes us back to when he was a kid and the Queen of England enlisted him to find some missing jewels. Really it was all in a days work for this talented author who was actually able to pass himself off as a small adult. Will wonders never cease! Don’t forget to follow…
