Bye-Bye Time

AUTHOR: Elizabeth Verdick      PUBLISHER: Free Spirit Publishing           PUBLICATION DATE: 2008       GENRE: Non-Fiction Picture Book                       READING LEVEL: Pre-K

BRIEF OVERVIEW:Being dropped off at childcare or cared for by a baby-sitter means saying good-bye to Mom or Dad. This gentle book helps ease the transition with simple rituals.

 INTEGRATED ACTIVITY:Practice the rituals of the book in real life and practice saying bye to your parents without crying when being dropped off.

REVIEWER’S NAME & AFFILIATION: Jerre' Robinson - VSU Student

I love My Hair!

TITLE:  I Love My Hair!

AUTHOR: Natasha Anastasia Tarpley

ILLUSTRATOR: E. B. Lewis

PUBLISHER: Little, Brown Publishers                         

PUBLICATION DATE: 1998

AWARDS:  National Endowment for the Arts Fellowship

GENRE: Realistic Fiction                  

READING LEVEL: 5-8years

BRIEF OVERVIEW: This is a story about a little girl who loves the different ways she can wear her hair. The story starts with her mother combing her hair and as it continues they talk about how soft and thick her hair is, and the ways her mother can fix her hair for her.

INTEGRATED ACTIVITY: A lesson could be given on metaphors before the story is read and students will have to look for them in the story. After the story is read students will find the metaphors in the story, and be able to discuss in small groups.

REVIEWER’S NAME & AFFILIATION: Jennifer Bacon – Valdosta State University

The ABC Bunny

TITLE:  The ABC Bunny
AUTHOR/ILLUSTRATOR: Wanda Gág
PUBLISHER: Coward McCann, Inc. PUBLICATION DATE:  1933
AWARDS:  Newbery Medal Honor Recipient
GENRE: Children's Literature READING LEVEL:  0-4 years
BRIEF OVERVIEW: Each page is written in black and white with the letter being discussed written in big, red, ink. The pictures are in black and white as well, so the letter stands out. Each picture represents a word that starts with the letter being presented. Another interesting characteristic of this book, is that each page was handwritten by the authors husband. 
INTEGRATED ACTIVITY: Excellent story to read when students are first learning the alphabet. Show the students the pictures and see if they can guess what letter is being presented. Also, could have a worksheet with the letters for the students to trace. 
REVIEWER’S NAME & AFFILIATION: Patricia Price - VSU Teacher Candidate - LITR 3110 A

Do Goldfish Gallop?

Author: Michael Dahl
Illustrator: Sandra D’ Antonio
Publisher: Capstone
Publication Date: 2003
Genre: Nonfiction/ Informational Picture Book
Reading Level: Preschool
Brief Overview: This book is about various types of animal movements. Bright, vibrant colors are used to illustrate both familiar and unfamiliar animals. Resources in the back of the book include a “Words to Know” section.
Integrated Activity: After reading this book, have the children practice various types of animal movements throughout an open area in the classroom or on the playground. Various movements for children to try could include galloping, hopping, digging, and jumping.
Reviewer’s Name and Affiliation: Erica Hicks, Valdosta State University