This is my book blog. To access my blog about reading and books and issues (CCSS, censorship, and the like), visit: http://professornana.livejournal.com I am a professor in the Department of Library Science at Sam Houston State University in Texas where I teach classes in literature for children, tweens, and teens. I have written three professional books and co-authored several as well. I bring more than 30 years of teaching experience to the blog.
Sunday, November 30, 2014
Revisioning
STOPPING BY WOODS ON A SNOWY EVENING by Robert Frost with illustrations by Susan Jeffers. Dutton, 2014.
I know these woods well
I have travelled them often
But now I's pausing.
Saturday, November 29, 2014
Jack
JACK by Tomie dePaola. Nancy Paulsen Books, 2014.
A new home for Jack
In the city with all his
Friends in tow. Changes!
Friday, November 28, 2014
Little Owl's Day
LITTLE OWL'S DAY by Divya Srinivasan. Viking, 2014.
Little Owl is up
When she should be asleep, but
Look at all she's miss!
Thursday, November 27, 2014
Cat-ching a tail?
I'M GOING TO CATCH MY TAIL by Jimbo Matison. Abrams, 2014.
Cat-ching your own tail?
That is not a simple thing.
Even for a cat.
Wednesday, November 26, 2014
Catch that Cookie!
CATCH THAT COOKIE by Hallie Durand with illustrations by David Small. Dial, 2014.
Gingerbread missing.
On the run? They have left clues.
Will they all be caught?
Tuesday, November 25, 2014
As an Oak Tree Grows
AS AN OAK TREE GROWS by G. Brian Karas. Nancy Paulsen Books, 2014.
An oak tree grows from
A tiny seedling , provides
Shade and more to all.
Monday, November 24, 2014
He's bawk!
EXTRAORDINARY WARREN SAVES THE DAY by Sarah Dillard. Aladdin, 2014.
Warren and Egg have
Adventure across the road
But still they dream big.
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