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Nonfiction Monday book review: Spiky, Slimy, Smooth

by Laurie Thompson Posted on February 28, 2011

I must admit, when my own daughter entered kindergarten and started the unit on texture, I was surprised. Yes, textures are all around us, but what’s to study? These kids are already experts. After all, they’ve been feeling textures since before they … Continue reading →

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Review: Tom Thumb

by Laurie Thompson Posted on February 7, 2011

TOM THUMB: THE REMARKABLE TRUE STORY OF A MAN IN MINIATURE I just finished an advance reading copy of TOM THUMB: THE REMARKABLE TRUE STORY OF A MAN IN MINIATURE by George Sullivan (Clarion; February, 2011; 208 pages; grades 5-9). … Continue reading →

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Review: The Many Faces of George Washington

by Laurie Thompson Posted on February 2, 2011

I recently signed up for NetGalley.com, which lets publishers connect their upcoming books with reviewers, media, librarians, booksellers, bloggers, and educators. It’s easy to use, helps me keep up with what’s happening in the market, and—lucky for you!—it allows me … Continue reading →

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Some recent reads: great narrative nonfiction

by Laurie Thompson Posted on January 16, 2011

Most of my recent reading has been creative or narrative nonfiction. Before the holidays, I was reading THE BOY WHO HARNESSED THE WIND by William Kamkwamba and Bryan Mealer. I’m in awe of, and frankly a little intimidated by, the … Continue reading →

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