Herbie Jones and the Dark Attic

Herbie Jones and the Dark Attic
Author: Suzy Kline
Publisher:
Total Pages: 116
Release: 2001
Genre: Schools
ISBN: 9780439318525

Herbie's friend Ray and some classmates in his fourth-grade reading group help him adjust when he moves into a new bedroom in the attic.

Herbie Jones and the Dark Attic

Herbie Jones and the Dark Attic
Author: Suzy Kline
Publisher: Turtleback
Total Pages: 101
Release: 1995-01-01
Genre: Fear
ISBN: 9780606085465

When Herbie's grandfather comes to visit, Herbie winds up sleeping in the creepy attic which is full of strange noises.

The Read-Aloud Handbook

The Read-Aloud Handbook
Author: Jim Trelease
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 384
Release: 2013-06-25
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1101613866

A New York Times and million copy bestseller, the classic handbook on reading aloud to children—revised and updated Recommended by “Dear Abby”, The New York Times and The Washington Post, for three decades, millions of parents and educators have turned to Jim Trelease's beloved classic to help countless children become avid readers through awakening their imaginations and improving their language skills. Now this new edition of The Read-Aloud Handbook imparts the benefits, rewards, and importance of reading aloud to children of a new generation. Supported by delightful anecdotes as well as the latest research, The Read-Aloud Handbook offers proven techniques and strategies—and the reasoning behind them—for helping children discover the pleasures of reading and setting them on the road to becoming lifelong readers.

Best Books for Kids Who (Think They) Hate to Read

Best Books for Kids Who (Think They) Hate to Read
Author: Laura Backes
Publisher: Crown
Total Pages: 401
Release: 2012-01-04
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 030780917X

Get Your Child Hooked on Books! Reading can become a favorite part of any child's life—even children who think they hate to read. And, with the help of this unique book, it's easy to put your reluctant reader on the path to becoming an enthusiastic reader. Inside are 125 books that are certain to ignite your child's interest in reading. You'll find a variety of titles with real kid appeal—the best of the best for children of all reading levels. These books will captivate your child's interest and create a passion you never thought possible. So, for the love of reading and your child, come inside, explore all 125 books, and discover: ·Complete descriptions and synopses ·The appeal of each book to reluctant readers ·Suggested audience and reading levels ·Recommended readings if your child enjoys a particular book ·And much, much more! By developing a love of reading and an emotional connection to books and ideas, your child can develop and maintain a high level of interest in reading—and get a head start on life. "An excellent resource for parents and educators interested in promoting literacy among children, with practical tips on how to make reading a fun, educational, and rewarding experience for children of all ages." —Stephen Green, Ph.D., child development specialist, Texas A&M University

Cody Unplugged

Cody Unplugged
Author: Betsy Duffey
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 54
Release: 2001-05-21
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1101174382

"Add this title to your "Recommended Reading for Summer Camp" bibliographies"--School Library Journal Cody's mom is pulling the plug and sending him off to camp. That means no TV, no video games, no computers-for one whole week! According to his wilderness guide, the first rule of survival is to be prepared. The only thing Cody's not prepared for is how much fun he'll have at camp! "Fans of Cody will stay unplugged themselves until the final pages of this fun-filled story." -Booklist

Educator's Companion to Children's Literature

Educator's Companion to Children's Literature
Author: Sharron L. McElmeel
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Total Pages: 172
Release: 1996-08-15
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 0313079390

Each of these volumes explores five popular genres and shows how they can be used to promote learning in the library and classroom. After introductory discussions of each genre, McElmeel recommends books, gives lists of related titles, and provides a variety of ideas for genre-related activities that complement classroom thematic units. Grades 4-

Storybook Birthday Parties

Storybook Birthday Parties
Author: Cindy Dingwall
Publisher: Demco (Highsmith)
Total Pages: 164
Release: 1998
Genre: Cooking
ISBN: 9781579500153

Highlight your reading program by celebrating the birthday of one or more of 30 popular children's storybook characters.

The Latest and Greatest Read-alouds

The Latest and Greatest Read-alouds
Author: Sharron L. McElmeel
Publisher:
Total Pages: 240
Release: 1994
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN:

This resource focuses on 100 of the best books for the elementary and middle-school classroom. Annotations summarize the plot and provide concise book information to aid selection. Each title is categorized by general reading level. Listening level is categorized by by grade and age.

Herbie Jones

Herbie Jones
Author: Suzy Kline
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 97
Release: 2002-06-10
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0698119398

Third grade isn't looking too good for Herbie Jones. Not only is he stuck being in Apples, the lowest reading group in class, but he has to get a birthday present for annoying Annabelle and be good for the entire field trip to the museum! How is Herbie ever going to make it through the year?