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Bibliography Frost, H. (2011). Diamond Willow . New York: Square Fish. ISBN 0374317763 Plot Summary Willow is an average 12-year-old girl and she wants to remain that way. She does not like the glitz and the glamor, but prefers to go unnoticed. She lives in a town by the name of Old Fork with her mother, father, and little sister. Willow is part Athabascan, which means her ancestors came from Alaskan decent. Throughout the story one comes to figure out that Willows ancestors have been reincarnated into animals that keep a close watch on the well being of the family. Willow cannot wait for her parents to let her sled with the dogs on her own. She and her father share a love for dogs and favor Roxy.  Eventually, her mother and father agree to let her take three dogs on a trip to her grandparent’s house. Though, on her way back home Willow becomes overconfident and she encounters a few mishaps as a result. During her attempt to return home Roxy, the leader of the pack g...

Bibliography Lewis, J. P., & Uhles, M. (2016). Kooky crumbs: poems in praise of dizzy days . Tulsa, OK: Kane Miller, A Division of EDC Publishing. ISBN 9781610673716 Plot Summary From National Weather person’s Day to National Sportsmanship this book uses odd festivities as inspiration for fun short poems. There is always something to celebrate with J. Patrick Lewis’s Kooky Crumbs. Expect to read about holidays you might not have known existed. Critical Analysis This book of poems is wonderful for children while introducing them to rhymes. It is fun and gives the reader an opportunity to learn about peculiar holidays. Filled with catchy poems that will make the reader laugh throughout. The pages come with colorful dramatic illustration drawn by Mary Uhles. The oversized silly pictures portraying the often unheard of festivities do a wonderful job linking to the poem. These wacky poems are very fun and let me tell you, I think I memorized Pancake Day.   Revie...

Children’s Literature in Action: A Librarian’s Guide By Sylvia M. Vardell Chapter Four Reflection  Chapter four begins introducing some of the most noted authors in poetry such as Shel Silverstein and Jack  Prel utsky. This is because it is difficult to be a known author  for libraries today lack books in this genre due to a shortage of poetry  in children's literature. There are numerous types of poetry and as a librarian  it is  our job to select   quality poetry and making sure to get several co pies of them.     Poetry is a wonderful  genre  for its writing that expresses feelings and thoughts. There are many types of poetry as well from Mother Goose,  rhymes , verse, jingles, and even songs.    Librarians must promote poetry to children and build a positive experience .  Many children as Vardell states "...have negative associations with the very word "poetry" based on prior school experience...

 Children’s Literature in Action:  A Librarian’s Guide By Sylvia M. Vardell  Chapter Three Reflection This chapter is reserved for one of the oldest forms of literature such as myths and folktales. These stories are wonderful for they encompass culture, wisdom, and knowledge passed down from ancestors of different backgrounds. These are the stories that most children have come upon at least once in their lives through word of mouth, songs, storybooks, etc.  These tales have not lost their popularity as Vardell states, "The timeless appeal endures even now into the twenty first century"(p. 99). I find this to be true for there are stories that just never grow old. The book gives the example of Cinderella and how it has remained a classic and still well-known till this day. As I was reading the books for module two, what I really enjoyed were the valuable lessons that come with these tales. These stories that have been passed down from genera...

Bibliography Cowley, J., & Kim, D. (2016). The three little pigs. Strathfield, New South Wales?: Big & Small. ISBN 1925247201 Plot Summary   There was once three little pigs ready to leave home and make their own. Their mother advised them to make their home strong for there was a big bad wolf on the loose. The first little pig was very lazy so he made his house out of straw. After he was done he laid inside eating the remainder of the straw. The second little pig loved to play. He did not want to waste time so he built his home out of wood, because it was easy. The third little pig took his time and built a strong house out of brick.  While two the little pigs where playing, the big bad wolf appeared. He chase them back to their houses and blew them away. The two little pigs ran to seek shelter with their third brother who had listen and built a strong home. The big bad wolf came to the third little pig’s house thinking that with a huff and a p...

Bibliography  Pinkney, Jerry. The Lion And The Mouse. London: Walker, 2011. ISBN 0316013560  Plot Summary   This story begins with a small mouse trying to escape the wrath of a hungry owl. The mouse runs and finds shelter on top of a lion. The lion notices the mouse. He debates on whether to release or eat her. The lion decides to show some compassion and let go of the mouse. The lion goes about his normal day not knowing poachers have set traps. The lion stumbles into one of the nets and gets caught. His roars and pleas are heard by the mouse. Remembering the good deed the lion had done the small mouse goes to his rescue. The mouse nibbles through the ropes and sets the lion free. The two return to their families, but they gain a friendship through unlikely events.  Critical Analysis  This fable follows how a small mouse and a mighty lion create an unlikely friendship. The lion shows an act of kindness and is rewarded with another act ...

Bibliography Isaacs, Anne, 1994. SWAMP ANGEL. Ill by Paul Zelinsky. NewYork, NY: Dutton Children's Books. ISBN 0140559086  Plot Summary   Angelica Longrider was her name and she was taller than usual babies. Angelica was only two year old when she had built her first log cabin. When Angelica was full grown she was doing wonders that many could not do. For instance, when wagons were stuck in the swamps Angelica pulled them out like if they were twigs. Pioneers called her an angel and since that day Angelica was known as Swamp Angel. One summer in Tennessee there was a bear known as Thundering Tarnation who was causing trouble to the settlers. Thundering Tarnation was quick, sneaky, and had thick fur that made it difficult for hunters to get rid of him. The settlers wanted him gone so they sent out word that a competition would be held to kill him and the winner would win Tarnation’s pelt.  There was a line of men waiting to sign up for the c...