Owl Moon

Author: Jane Yolen

Illustrator: nJohn Schoenherr

Copyright: 1987Genre: Realistic Fiction

Reading Level: Ages 9 and up

Book Description: 

This is a great story of a little girl and her father going looking for owls on a winter’s night. The watercolor pictures are simple and beautiful. The purpose of this book is to show that the father and daughter are spending special time together. 

Integrated Idea:

Have the students pretend they are in the snowy weather and go on a walk around the room and /or the school. They have to be quiet and take big steps through the snow. Finally have the librarian or other teacher is the owl and the children will end up in the library and can read the book after their long walk.
Reviewed by Emily Brannon

Hiromi’s Hand

AUTHOR/ILLUSTRATOR:Lynne Barashe

 PUBLISHER:Lee & Low Books      

             PUBLICATION DATE: 2000

GENRE: Realistic Fiction    

                  

READING LEVEL: grades 1st-4th

BRIEF OVERVIEW:Growing up in the city Hiromi always missed her father because he was always at work. He was sushi chef. One day she begged him to go to work with him.

INTEGRATED ACTIVITY:Have students write about their dream job, and what they want to do with their lives. Have them talk about what they want to do and where they want to work.

REVIEWER’S NAME & AFFILIATION: Katelynn Pappas- Valdosta State University

LABELS: realistic fiction, jobs, daughter