November's Book Choice

Raina can't wait to be a big sister. But once Amara is born, things aren't quite how she expected them to be. Amara is cute, but she's also a cranky, grouchy baby, and mostly prefers to play by herself. Their relationship doesn't improve much over the years, but when a baby brother enters the picture and later, something doesn't seem right between their parents, they realize they must figure out how to get along. They are sisters, after all.

• Age Range: 8 - 12 years
• Grade Level: 3 - 7
• Lexile Measure: 320L (What's this?)
• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: GRAPHIX (August 26, 2014)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0545540607
• ISBN-13: 978-0545540605

October's BOOK! Me on the MAP by Joan Sweeney

This book is a low level reader but teaches some great skills!

Illustrated in full color. In this playful introduction to maps and geography, step by simple step, a young girl shows readers herself on a map of her room, her room on the map of her house, her house on the map of her street--all the way to her country on a map of the world. Once the reader is familiar with the maps, she demonstrates how readers can find their own country, state, and town--all the way back to their room--on each colorful map. Easy-to-read text, bright artwork, and charming details give children a lot to search for and will have them eager to help navigate on the next family vacation.  




Some great Activities to go along with the book!

My School, My City, My State, My Country, My Continent, My Planet!!!




HOW TO FOLLOW DIRECTIONS ON A SIMPLE MAP!



Clay or Plaster of Paris Maps!


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