Teaching Children's Literature

“A children's story that can only be enjoyed by children is not a good children's story in the slightest.” ~C.S. Lewis

What Was the Battle of Gettysburg?

Bibliography: Written by Jim O’Connor, Illustrated by John Mantha, Grosser & Dunlap, New York, 2013, 106 pgs. Reading Level:  Interest Level Grade 3-7, Lexile Level and DRA Level Unavailable Synopsis: This informational, chapter … Continue reading

June 19, 2013 · Leave a comment

The Mostly True Adventures of Homer P. Figg

Bibliography: Written by Rodman Philbrick, Blue Sky Press, New York, 2009, 224 pgs. Reading Level:  950L (9-12) Synopsis:  After both being raised by their cruel uncle, Homer’s big brother Harold is … Continue reading

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Unspoken: A Story From the Underground Railroad

  Bibliographic Information: Unspoken: A Story from the Underground Railroad, by: Henry Cole, Scholastic Press, 2012, 40 pgs. Reading Level: Wordless so anyone Synopsis: This beautifully illustrated book by Henry Cole … Continue reading

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