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ISBN: 9780736982498
Publisher's Synopsis:
This celebration of the power of imagination will remind children young and old of the unlimited possibility and potential of creative play. When you were young, what did you dream of doing? Riding high atop a dragon? Hurtling through space on a rocket ship? Unearthing an island treasure? Sailing on a shimmering sea?
Sibling storytellers Nathan and Joy Clarkson (children of bestselling author and educator Sally Clarkson) invite you and your kids to hang out with them in the clubhouse, a place of boundless creativity where the only limit is your own imagination. Follow along with a fictional boy and girl who turn their play structure into an airplane, a submarine, a cave, a castle, and so much more!
This timeless tale dedicated to the simple, oft-forgotten pleasures of imaginative play will awake wonder in your children and inspire them to dream up their own big adventures!
"What will the clubhouse be today?"
MrsK's Review: Family Read-Aloud, Fantasy
This book is a perfected read... ponder... and discuss picture book. Will it be an airplane... a castle... or maybe a submarine? Simple imaginations that could lead your family into great journal entries and family experiences. Could you design a family clubhouse in your front room... a spare room... somewhere outside for the summer? What about drafting a clubhouse each night in a family journal?
Unusual books can be an amazing opportunity of inspiration... take the time to discover a family read aloud and extend it into your own imagination...
MrsK
Meet the Authors:
Nathan Clarkson is an award winning actor, best-selling author, indie filmmaker, podcast philosopher, and member of the well-known and beloved Clarkson Family.People are always asking us, “How did you do it? How did you inspire your children to be authors, movie makers, composers, college instructors, podcasters?” This was the way—imagination, nightly discussions over great meals, a close, delightful relationships every day. This is how their hearts, minds and lives were shaped into adults who could imagine influencing their worlds for good. Nathan, Joy and I recorded a podcast today to celebrate these ideas and this wonderful new book."
ISPN: 9781784985783
Publisher's Synopsis:
In 1940, the Germans invaded the Netherlands, and Corrie ten Boom and her family helped to hide as many Jewish people as possible. They even had a secret room built in her bedroom. Corrie and her sister were caught by the German army and sent to a concentration camp, where God made sure they always had a Bible to read and plenty of opportunities to share the good news about Jesus. Corrie’s trust in God gave her the strength to go on until the war ended. From then on, Corrie talked about her life to big crowds, saying, “There’s no pit so deep that God’s love is not deeper still"."You are my hiding place..."
MrsK's Review: Gr.1-2 Biography
As an educator, I had to get this simple biography. Right before C19, one of the books that was being banned in classrooms was Corrie's account of the Holocaust, The Hiding Place. Silencing the voices of those who have walked before us steals the opportunities of critical discussions with the next generation. Why would we want generations to forget history? The bravery and courage of so many during some of the world's worst experiences provides insights and values of character.
Within this appropriate biography, Corrie and her family gave all to save Jewish families from the inhumane actions of extermination. This book highlights the faith of the ten Boom's, as well as the value in helping those in need. There are extra learning opportunities such as: maps, age-appropriate discussion questions, a time-line, and a brief biographical page of Corrie. Life and death is not a forbidden topic... how would a generation that doesn't experience death become prepared if, as guardians, we choose to keep reality from them. Truth is the best educator...
Please share this book in your homes... read, discuss, and learn more with them. Value them and their need in knowing how "to cope" when death is the final chapter of life.
MrsK
Meet the Author:
Laura Caputo-Wickham is a children’s author from Rome, now living in Kent with her husband, James, two young daughters and a cat. In her spare time, Laura is involved with her church’s toddler group and helps the children in her local school with their reading.
ISBN: 9788269219609
Publisher's Synopsis:
Winner of the 2022 Northern Lights Book Awards in the Concept Book category! The 2022 Eric Hoffer Award recognizes the significance of Ada and the Helpers Grand Prize Finalist First Horizon Award Finalist (for debut authors)Honorable Mention in Children's Book Category" Be bold! Be brave! Let you be you... and let's help others, too!" That's Ada's motto. Ada is a dancing, deaf fox with cochlear implants who loves to help others. On her way to dance in a talent show one day, she meets three other creatures who are each facing a physical challenge or disability of their own. She decides to help each of her new friends to see past their challenges and discover their natural, God-given strengths. But can they help her in return? Ada's a bit nervous about the talent show! Will she be able to hear the music clearly? Will everyone laugh at her? Pick up a copy of Ada and the Helpers today and follow Ada and her new friends on an exciting new adventure that inspires friendship, helping others, inclusion, and finding your strengths."...she paid attention to noises far and near...
She danced to every sound...
She swayed along to music from the leaves..."
MrsK's Review: Read-To Gr. K-2 Friendship Fantasy
Meet Ada, she is a very clever young fox who loves to "tip-toe, skip, and spin." Her dancing joy is contagious... yet, she has a challenge... she is deaf and uses special hearing devices.
As Ada follows the path to a talent show, she meets various friends that have difficulties with their sight, their speech, or is unable to fly. By the time she reached the talent show... well let's say her new friends were there.
Friendships are not a new topic for picture books, not only is this the sweetest story about various challenges, it is a celebration about unique individual gifts and talents. Every two-page layout has sign language for young readers to learn. Melissa Fischer has created delightful characters with strong personalities portrayed in every detailed illustration.
Please share this "joyful" discovery... there's so much to do... "Let's help others... too!"
MrsK
Meet the Author:
Born & raised in Wilmington, North Carolina, Travis D. Peterson grew up building tree forts and exploring trails in the woods, riding waves, catching fish in the ocean and lightning bugs in the night air.As a young adult, he worked as a bookseller and spent way too much money on stacks of books while pursuing degree in Computer Graphics Technology from Purdue University. Most of his experience is in print design, winning multiple awards from the Religion Communicators Council for his work.
Travis currently lives in Bergen, Norway where his wife, Anne Berit, is from. They have two brave and wonderful kids—one of which has profound hearing loss and has received bilateral cochlear implants that help her to hear. Travis' books for children feature characters with cochlear implants to bring awareness.
ISBN: 9781953743145
Publisher's Synopsis:
The Kentucky frontier was a beautiful place, but it was also a dangerous one. Jemima Boone and John Gass often heard wolves howling, bears growling, and snakes slithering through the tall grasses. There was no store, no school, no doctor at Fort Boonesborough. The settlers were on their own to deal with whatever threats arose. On a sunny summer day in July 1776, the crisis they faced was a kidnapping. . . Based on a true event."America was not built on fear..."
MrsK's Review: Gr2-3 Historical Fiction
This re-enactment of four days in the lives of frontier families in Fort Boonesborough, 1776, is woven between two brave teens. Just as with all the tweens and teens, they had numerous chores and they knew the value of each other and the protection of the frontier fort, as well as Daniel Boone.
John Gass is turning thirteen in a few months. His dream is to "prove" he is ready to go hunting with the men at the fort, which of course means he needs a rifle to be his birthday gift. If only his father would realize that he is ready to take his place as a young adult instead of a child. He is a quick learner, has keen awareness of his surroundings, and is loyal to every family member at the Fort. His best friend is Daniel Boone's daughter.
Jemima Boone is one year older than John. On the three week trek to Kentucky, John and her herded the cows on the "rough-cut" trail. Watching the youngest was one of her chores, she enjoyed times with them but now that she's older what she would like is a "bit of time" on her own. Yesterday, she had been herding the cows and her bare foot got a "cane-stab," which caused her much pain and a slowness in her walking. That's when she noticed the fort's dug-out canoe. That's the moment she knew that her foot would feel so much better in the coolness of the water and she could have a grand adventure of her own!
Jemima asked her father if her and her two friends, Betsy and Fanny, could go out in the canoe. Daniel thought it was a perfect day for a canoe ride, if Nathan would go along with the girls for protection. He warned her to stay away from the northern bank because that was where the Shawnee had their villages.
When Nathan didn't show up, the girls decided they could handle the short canoe ride before they had to help get supper ready. The girls were finally free from the never-ending chores. Will they be safe? The adventure begins...
Not only is this a delightful story about choices made that are disobedient to the wisdom of parents, it is a courageous story about the history and wisdom from those who have journeyed before us. What history passes on to the next generation is more valuable than any worldly offering. Life will always have moments of survival... those moments are learned from the stories and history of those who walked the path before us. This is a must read in any classroom and/or homeschool. There are pages of resources at the end of the book for further learning and referencing.
As a side note, I'm very grateful to this author. We are related to the Boone's and this novel is now a valued resource for the generations that will be walking life's path after me...
MrsK
"...America was built of courage,
on imagination, and an unbeatable
determination to do the job at hand."
Harry S. Truman
Meet the Author:
Aimee Lucido
ISBN: 9780358040828
Publisher's Synopsis:
In this innovative middle grade novel, coding and music take center stage as new girl Emmy tries to find her place in a new school."Did you know there's a language called Shakespeare?"
MrsK's Review: Gr. 4-6 Reality Fiction
Emmy is a 6th grader who has moved to California from Wisconsin. When you are in MS, clothing matters... a circle of friends is crucial... social acceptance plays havoc in all areas of your life. Music "swims in her bloodstream," yet playing an instrument... well it's not a talent that she has acquired. Her father is a composer and her mother has a voice that has been heard at Carnegie Hall. What she does have a talent for became clear once she met her computer teacher. Could she really become a "coder?"
Ms. Delaney is the computer-science teacher. She believes that writing code "is not the same as writing an essay... but... in time... it will flow out of you like you were born with it." For Emmy and Abigail this class will make all the difference in their MS days.
Abigail is one of the singers that decided to try the coding class. It's not easy for her given that her friends are all in the choir class. Her secret began during the summer when she learned some coding and became hooked.
As Emmy is learning the languages of Boolean and Java, she realizes that her coding "voice" is harmonizing with her musicality. Her school days might be long and hidden, yet with the computer... her coding is like her father's composing... it feels natural... it resonates with in her... as if she's at a piano instead of a computer.
This book is crafted with poetic verse... coding languages that sound like songs... humor... finding your worth... and a musical scale of character.
Enjoy,
MrsK
Meet the Author:
ISBN: 9780545828659
Publisher's Synopsis:
The highly anticipated, thrilling conclusion to Kazu Kibuishi's #1 New York Times bestselling series! After her confrontation with Ikol, Emily finally understands the stone's power and what she must do to defend Alledia from the shadows. As she travels to Typhon to help her mom and Navin, Prince Trellis returns to the Kingdom of the Elves to save his countrymen -- and confront the fraud who has seized power in the absence of a king. The threat of darkness follows all Stonekeepers closely, and it will take the strength of both new friends and old foes to conquer it... and survive.MrsK's Review: GN Fantasy Series/#9 MS
If you have read the Amulet series... you understand how hard it is to get a copy from your library. So for all the fans of Aumlet... here is a pre-view of book #9: Waverider!
"Every action creates a ripple in time and space..."
Emily has learned the true power of the stone. Defending Alledia must happen, the Stonekeepers are in such danger from the darkness. Emily is committed to locating her family and return to her home. But, first she must find the courage to overcome Ikol's influence.
The New Guardian Council has been in training. Could the void be an avenue between the worlds? Ronin believes that the amulet allows the Stonekeepers to travel between alternate realities. Has she discovered the truth? Will Trellis live to reclaim his seat as the King of the Kingdom of Elves or will he find a new calling?
How will the Amulet series end? It's up to you to complete the journey...
MrsK
"...What we do here resonates far beyond
our reach and vision."
Meet the Author:
Kazu Kibuishi (born 1978) is an American graphic novel author and illustrator. He is best known for being the creator and editor of the comic anthology Flight and for creating the webcomic Copper. He has also written (drawn) the Amulet series. The webcomic artist and noted critic Scott McCloud has said that some of Kazu Kibuishi's work is so beautifully drawn that "it hurts my hands when I look at it".
ISBN: 9781338629156
Publisher's Synopsis:
From the bestselling author of RESTART, the story of a middle-school "band of brothers" -- five friends who need to stick together after they set up a hideout in an abandoned bomb shelter and discover that the only way to be true friends is to reveal their secrets and help each other out. The morning after Hurricane Leo rips through the town of Canaan, residents awaken to widespread destruction -- power outages, downed branches, uprooted trees, broken windows and damaged roofs. Four eighth-grade friends -- Evan, Jason, Mitchell, and CJ -- meet to explore the devastation. The tight-knit group is dismayed to find that Evan has brought along a stray -- Ricky, who is new to their town and school, and doesn’t have any friends yet. Ricky is the one to find the strange trap door that’s appeared in the middle of the woods -- the door to an old bomb shelter, unearthed by the hurricane. Inside, the boys find a completely intact underground lair, complete with electricity, food, and entertainment (in the form of videocassettes). The boys vow to keep the place’s existence to themselves. Things soon get tense. Some bad locals keep snooping around. And what started out as a fun place to escape soon becomes a serious refuge for one of the kids who is trying to avoid an abusive home situation. In order to save the shelter, the friends must keep its secret... and in order to save themselves, they’re going to have to share their individual secrets, and build the safest place they can.MrsK's Review: MS Reality Fiction
Meet Evan, he lives with his brother, Luke, and his grandparents. Hurricane Leo has just "blew" through their town of Canaan. Which creates even more chaos since the new kid in school needed a place to stay after a tree crashed into his bedroom. Since school is closed for the town to clean up and make repairs, Evan is anxious to meet up with his friends and do some exploring. Of course, that means that Ricky has to "tag along" with him. Walking outside is crazy... debris is all over, huge old trees are uprooted, and one whole side of his grandparents house is purple from a "bombardment" of blueberries!
Ricky just arrived in Canaan right before 8th grade starts. He doesn't have any friends yet, so staying with Evan could be a good thing. Then again, some of Evan's friends don't like that he is extremely smart. He skipped one full grade when he entered Canaan. That never is a "cool" thing in Middle School. His mom works with Evan's grandmother so that is why the day after "Leo" demolishes the area he is happy to follow Evan around.
Mitchell and CJ are waiting at the trail before the woods. CJ's newest "death-defier" skateboarding stunt has scrapped his face. Mitchell has many OCD moments, especially when it comes to the new kid. Unexpected twists are not ok for Mitchell. When Jason arrives, he questions why Ricky is with Evan... isn't it suppose to be a secret? Especially since his girlfriend, Janelle, wasn't allowed at the secret location. How will that work out?
Louder than loud... Jaeger's "unmuffled" car rumbles down the street toward them. Jaeger is the town's meanest creep. Why Evan's brother Luke is hanging with him is scary. Luke knows that Jaeger is no good and his influence is changing Luke. That's not ok, Luke knows the pains they both have battled since their parents were taken to rehab.
It seemed like everyone was showing up at the woods. If Evan and his friends thought their secret place was in danger... wait until they enter the woods and Ricky discovers a bigger secret. One is an amazing place to hang, the other secret will be life threatening.
When Korman's story-crafting brings humor... mysterious adventures... and very real problems together there is no "putting" the book aside. Expect late night page-turning... this book is one to pass along to all MS readers... a defendant "read-it-forward!"
MrsK
Meet the Author:
Korman moved to New York City, where he studied film and film writing. While in New York, he met his future wife; they now live in Long Island with their three children. He has published more than 50 books.
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