Camp Granada: Sing-along Camp Songs by Frank Lessac

Everyone loves "campfire" songs - try this book for some old (and new) favorites .................


Hello Muddah, Hello Fadduh,

Here I am at Camp Granada.
Camp is very entertaining.
And they say we’ll have some fun
if it stops raining.

The mosquitoes are out and biting, the rain’s coming down in buckets, and there’s poison ivy on the trail. We’re a long way from home and the food here stinks!

Camp wouldn’t be camp without troubles to share. But there are also new friends to make, adventurous trails to be climbed, and toasty evenings by the fire to enjoy (not to mention a fair bit of silliness).

Classic camp-song favorites—from “Rise and Shine” and “Found a Peanut” to “Kum Ba Yah”—and vibrant, folksy illustrations make this offering a musical walk through the campgrounds for generations to treasure.  Here is is sung - http://bussongs.com/songs/camp_grenada.php

Here are more summer - related books - http://www.apples4theteacher.com/holidays/summer/kids-books/camp-granada.html

Journey Around Cape Cod from A to Z by M.Zschock & H. Zschock

I just booked my annual trip to "the Cape".  Can't wait!  If you have never visited this area - take a "virtual" trip. 

"An energetic sea gull takes you on a beautifully illustrated tour of Cape Cod and the Islands, and offers interest facts about major sights and historic periods along the way, in Journey Around Cape Cod from A to Z."

Also check out - a previous post about Nantucket and a wonderful cat - http://teachingreaderstothink.blogspot.com/2010/07/comets-nine-lives-by-jan-brett.html

If you are so fortunate to be there "in person" be sure to visit one of my favorite book stores - http://www.eightcousins.com/

The Night Before Summer Vacation (Reading Railroad Books) by Natasha Wing

A little girl and her family are getting ready to go on vacation . . . or at least they are trying to. In the effort to pack everything that will be needed, there's bound to be something overlooked, and what that is provides a funny ending to this meter-perfect "twist" on Clement Moore's classic.

For fun reading activities to keep everyone busy during the summer vacation months, check out -


http://www.education.com/activity/reading/?cid=55000.0061496036&s_kwcid=TC|8363|reading%20activities%20for%20children||S|b|3815608375&gclid=CImnmvuKqqkCFR975QodI3wUMw

And don't forget your public library - http://teachingreaderstothink.blogspot.com/2010_04_01_archive.html

Oh the Places You'll Go by Dr. Seuss

                                           This is a great book for a "soon to be graduate" of any age ...................

The quotes of encouragements are too numerous to list, but noteworthy to explore.
From goodreads - "In this joyous ode to life, Dr. Seuss addresses graduates of all ages, from nursery school to medical school, and gives them the get-up-and-go to move mountains with the unrivaled exuberance and charm that have made Dr. Seuss's books favorites for years."
For interactive Seuss activities check out - http://www.seussville.com/

Congratulations to all the graduates out there!

It's a Book by Lane Smith

Playful and lighthearted with a subversive twist that is signature Lane Smith, IT’S A BOOK is a delightful manifesto on behalf of print in the digital age. This satisfying, perfectly executed picture book has something to say to readers of all stripes and all ages.  There are several very cute videos to share the point of the book.  http://us.macmillan.com/BookCustomPage.aspx?isbn=9781596436060&m_type=2&m_contentid=1635367#video

The usthor has a website as well - http://www.lanesmithbooks.com/LaneSmithBooks/Lane_Smith_Books.html 

Here is an interview with the author - http://www.amazon.com/Its-Book-Lane-Smith/dp/1596436069

The Vegetable Alphabet Book by Jerry Pallotta

I have posted alphabet and planting books before, but this one seems particularly timely to highlight at this time of year................have fun digging in the dirt .............
The author has a great website as well - http://www.jerrypallotta.com/  

To read a section or get some ideas for using alphabet books visit -
http://books.google.com/books?id=3RX2AJ0iw4oC&pg=PT4&lpg=PT4&dq=the+victory+garden+alphabet+book&source=bl&ots=-RgCSNloaz&sig=y7Vd05c_aae-ubJKXaPPkyLRXFQ&hl=en&ei=n2PRTaapE4H3gAfb9dGrDA&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=3&ved=0CEIQ6AEwAg#v=onepage&q&f=false

Some books for Mother's Day - start shopping now

Mother's Day is a week away - here are some titles for your little ones to share with you!
 
The Night Before Mother’s Day – Who’s the greatest mom in the world? Yours, of course! Celebrate her special day!

SpongeBob SquarePants®: The Best Mom – Nothing can be sillier than when SpongeBob celebrates Mother’s Day!

Someday – A heartfelt story about a mother’s unconditional love!




Dinosaur Train: A Surprise for Mom! – Join these little dinos as they go to the big pond to find flowers for Mom!