Monday, September 13, 2010

Welcome Karen Lynn Williams!

We’re very pleased to welcome Karen Lynn Williams to ReaderKidZ. Karen is the author of many fine books, including several we’ve featured in “Beyond Boundaries” over the past few months. Where do your stories come from? My stories come from everywhere and anywhere.  I see and hear stories around me all the time.  The ideas… Read more »

Karen Lynn Williams’ Teacher Guides

Add depth and a deeper meaning to Karen Lynn Williams’ amazing stories by accessing the link to Teachers Guides designed to compliment her fine work. Lessons in art, science, thematic studies, social studies, music, history, and language arts bring Karen’s beautiful books to life in personal and reflective ways. Click for guides to study A Beach Tail,… Read more »

Friends Understand

Friendships can break your heart, when a friend leaves or dies or is disloyal. Can anyone read E.B. White’s Charlotte’s Web without exploring again the meaning and treasure of friendship? Yes, friendships sometimes hurt and sometimes give hope. Friends, real or imaginary, help us sing, whistle – or become brave even when we are afraid… Read more »

Through Thick and Thin, Family and Friends

How to Steal a Dog by Barbara O’Connor When Georgina Hayes’s daddy takes off leaving her Mama, little brother, Toby, and Georgina behind, the three end up living in the Chevrolet until Mama can save enough to make things right again. But Mama’s two jobs don’t bring in money as fast as Georgina would like,… Read more »

HOW TO STEAL A DOG Literature Circle Questions

In keeping with the theme of friendship and wonderful books written by Barbara O’Connor a .pdf downloadable copy of the Literature Circle Questions and Activities for How To Steal A Dog has been attached to this post. Literature Circle Questions for How To Steal A Dog Note that Activity Number 1 suggests that you write… Read more »