By: flashlightblog,
on 5/11/2013
Written by Debbie Herman
Illustrated by Sheila Bailey
Turn to Carla for some ideas of what to eat today by reading Carla’s Sandwich. Enjoy the full pdf here.
“It’s my Banana-Cottage-Cheese Delight,” said Carla, “on a tasty toasted baguette.”
By: flashlightblog,
on 5/10/2013
Written by Thad Krasnesky
Illustrated by David Parkins
It might be Clean Up Your Room Day but Emmy shouldn’t have to do that – after all, she’s only three! Find out how she avoids chores in I Always, ALWAYS Get My Way. Enjoy the full pdf here.
Now sweetheart, you should let it be. After all… she’s only three!
By: flashlightblog,
on 5/1/2013
Written by Melanie Pastor
Illustrated by Jacqui Grantford
Grab your camera this National Photograph Month and make a book of memories just like Anna and Joey do in Wishes for One More Day. Enjoy the full pdf here.
Then Mum continued. “You know, Anna, I have many wishes like these in my head. I call them memories.”
By: flashlightblog,
on 4/30/2013
Written and illustrated by Courtney Pippin-Mathur
We hope you’re having a better hair-day than Maya who just can’t keep her hair under control. Luckily her grandma knows just how to tame it in Maya Was Grumpy. Find out how she does this by reading the full pdf here.
Gramma packed a snack and fixed Maya’s hair.
By: flashlightblog,
on 4/13/2013
Written by Thad Krasnesky
Illustrated by David Parkins
Follow Emmy’s example this Blame Someone Else Day and avoid trouble! Feign innocence with Emmy in I Always, ALWAYS Get My Way. Enjoy the full pdf here.
Now sweetheart, you should let it be. After all… she’s only three!
By: flashlightblog,
on 4/10/2013
Written by Laurie Jacobs
Illustrated by Anne Jewett
Join Sophie and Chloe – two sisters having fun with their grandma, in Silly Frilly Grandma Tillie. Enjoy the full pdf here.
Sophie, you keep an eye on Chloe.
By: flashlightblog,
on 4/4/2013
Written by Donna Earnhardt
Illustrated by Andrea Castellani
Learn to be truthful yet tactful this Tell a Lie Day with Being Frank. Enjoy the full pdf here.
Frank was always frank. “Honesty is the best policy,” he said.
By: flashlightblog,
on 4/2/2013
Illustration from ‘Victricia Malicia’, written by Carrie Clickard, illustrated by Mark Meyers
Celebrate the best day of the year by discovering a new book here.
The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go. -Dr Seuss
By: flashlightblog,
on 3/30/2013
Written by Simon Van Booy
Illustrated by Wendy Edelson
Join Pobble as she takes a walk in nature with her dad in Pobble’s Way. Enjoy the full pdf here.
Early one evening, after dinner but before bedtime, Daddy and Pobble crunched through the woods behind their cottage.
By: flashlightblog,
on 3/15/2013
Written by Jane Naliboff
Illustrated by Jeff Hopkins
Celebrate what makes you unique this Incredible Kid Day by reading The Only One Club. Enjoy the full pdf here.
“I’m really glad everyone’s the only one of something,” Jennifer said.
By: flashlightblog,
on 2/28/2013
Written by Sarah Ashman and Nancy Parent
Illustrated by Lori Mitchell
Join Holly in designing flowers this Floral Design Day in Holly Bloom’s Garden. Enjoy the full pdf here.
Holly Bloom felt as grouchy as the thorns on a rosebush. No matter how hard she tried, she couldn’t make her flowers grow.
By: flashlightblog,
on 2/20/2013
Written by Thad Krasnesky
Illustrated by David Parkins
Love your pet just as much as Dad does in That Cat Can’t Stay. Discover all the excuses Dad uses by reading the full pdf here.
I want it gone. Vamoose! Away! I’m telling you, that cat can’t stay!
By: flashlightblog,
on 2/17/2013
Written by Roz Rosenbluth
Illustrated by Maurie Manning
Read about David’s friend Ruben’s act of kindness to celebrate Random Acts of Kindness Day in Getting to Know Ruben Plotnick. Enjoy the full pdf here.
I thought I knew “The Plotnick”, but boy, was I wrong.
By: flashlightblog,
on 2/16/2013
Written and illustrated by Courtney Pippin-Mathur
Do Maya a favor to stop her being such a grouch by reading her book, Maya Was Grumpy. Most definitely do NOT enjoy a preview here.
Maya was grumpy. She didn’t know why she was grumpy. She was just in a crispy, cranky, grumpy, grouchy mood.
By: flashlightblog,
on 2/11/2013
Written by Janice Levy
Illustrated by Cynthia Decker
Get to know J.J. and Patrick this Make a Friend Day in Alley Oops. Enjoy a sneak preview here.
By: flashlightblog,
on 1/29/2013
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By: flashlightblog,
on 1/16/2013
According to The Bookseller, Scholastic have discovered that children still prefer reading physical books in comparison to e-books. Read the article here and share the news!
More than half (58%) of respondents aged 9-17 said they will always want to read books printed on paper even if there are e-books available.
By: flashlightblog,
on 1/13/2013
Written by Simon Van Booy
Illustrated by Wendy Edelson
Simon Van Booy – a contemporary, award-winning author of adult literature (The Secret Lives of People in Love, Everything Beautiful Began After) – is also the author of the children’s picture book, Pobble’s Way.
Here are some other little-known children’s books by beloved authors of adult literature.
By: flashlightblog,
on 11/20/2012
The work of Courtney Pippin-Mathur, author and illustrator of Maya was Grumpy (Flashlight Press, to be released May 2013), was showcased in Sendak & Co.: Children’s Book Illustrations Since “Where the Wild Things Are,” an exhibition at the Appleton Museum of Art in Ocala, Florida, that opened this Sunday, November 18, 2012.
In addition, Courtney’s watercolor image of Maya with bright orange curly hair, was featured on the promotional postcards. —>
Read about Pippin-Mathur’s exciting experience at the opening via her blog post.
The exhibition runs until January 20, 2013.
By: flashlightblog,
on 12/30/2012
A Goodreads review of Being Frank by Suzan Rodgers:
“As a 31 year veteran teaching grades 1-5, I find this book to be a “top-notch” teaching tool full of teachable moments whether used in the classroom or with your own children. To begin with a “picture walk” for interactive read-aloud, the vivid illustrations are quickly engaging making the reader eager to begin the book. There is a rich vocabulary and many literary elements of story that make this book an excellent teaching tool for “mini-lessons” for Readers Workshop such as character analysis, plot (was there a problem/solution),making predictions using context clues, along with making inferences and connections to what they already know. Young readers will then be able to use their meta-cognitive strategies to focus on one of the most difficult literary elements for young readers – author’s purpose. The author used Frank to “teach a lesson”. Upon analyzing what the lesson was, young readers are able to “read between the lines” and add this to their background knowledge. Drawing upon my personal experience as a teacher, young readers would be so eager “to act out” this book for Reader’s Theatre. The author of this book is to be commended for the use of the many literary elements used to teach and enhance literacy for young readers !!! This is a “must-have”!!!”
By: flashlightblog,
on 12/31/2012
Our new I Need My Monster app has received a glowing review as a top educational app, and is on sale, a new price for a New Year, only 99 cents until January 7.
Download it from iTunes and enjoy the read-alone or read-aloud experience along with exciting and engaging games.
Please leave a review on iTunes, and help us spread the word by telling all your friends about our amazing new app.
…brings storytelling to a whole new level and does it even better than some of the biggest names in storybook apps. – Dave W, Top Educational Apps
By: flashlightblog,
on 1/3/2013
Written by Lori Sunshine
Illustrated by Jeffrey Ebbeler
To celebrate the Festival of Sleep, try to stay awake with Sam and Petey Bear in I’m Really Not Tired. Enjoy the full pdf here.
“I’m really not tired!” called Samuel McKay, as he climbed into bed at the end of the day.
By: flashlightblog,
on 1/10/2013
Written by Debbie Herman
Illustrated by Sheila Bailey
Celebrate all the peculiar people in the world by getting to know Carla in Carla’s Sandwich. Everyone thinks she’s peculiar because of her taste in sandwiches but really she’s no more peculiar than you or me! Enjoy the full pdf here.
“That’s sick!” says Leslie. “That’s disgusting!” says Natie. But Carla thinks otherwise. “It’s unique. It’s creative.” Just like Carla.
By: flashlightblog,
on 1/8/2013
Written by Laurie Jacobs
Illustrated by Anne Jewett
To celebrate Bubble Bath Day, join Grandma Tillie as she entertains her granddaughters with bubbles, among other things, in Silly Frilly Grandma Tillie. Enjoy the full pdf here.
Madame Frilly Tillie fills the bathtub with bubbles, and Chloe and I climb in…
By: flashlightblog,
on 1/7/2013
Written by Linda Lodding
Illustrated by Suzanne Beaky
In honor of National Hobby Month, join Ernestine in all her extra-curricular activities in The Busy Life of Ernestine Buckmeister. Enjoy the full pdf here.
On Mondays she sculpts with Clay Lumpkin.
On Tuesdays she does water ballet with Miss Goldfisher.
On Wednesdays she knits with Mrs. Pearl Stitchem…
