by Judy Bradbury | Apr 7, 2025 | Poetry
40 Poems for 40 Weeks: Integrating Meaningful Poetry and Word Ladders into Grades 3-5 Literacy edited by David L. Harrison and Timothy V. Rasinski; Routledge Eye on Education, 2025. This month, in recognition of National Poetry Month, I am pivoting from featuring a...
by Judy Bradbury | Mar 17, 2025 | Informational Picture Book, Social-Emotional Learning
Trouble Dog: From Shelter Dog to Conservation Hero by Carol A. Foote, illustrated by Larry Day; Eerdmans Books for Young Readers, 2025. Tucker loves to play; unfortunately, that too often leads to trouble. At the animal shelter, prospective adopters find him too...
by Judy Bradbury | Feb 24, 2025 | Social-Emotional Learning
I’m Sorry You Got Mad by Kyle Lukoff, illustrated by Julie Kwon; Dial Books for Young Readers, 2024. This funny, heartfelt picture book takes on “I’m sorry,” two of the most difficult words to express—especially when it isn’t your fault—or that’s the way you...
by Judy Bradbury | Jan 13, 2025 | Social-Emotional Learning
A Little Like Magic by Sarah Kurpiel; Rocky Pond Books/Penguin Random, 2024. A young child in a wheelchair is unsure about visiting unfamiliar places. Add to that, she’s cold and her hat is itchy. Despite misgivings, her confidence grows along with her amazement at...
by Judy Bradbury | Dec 16, 2024 | Social-Emotional Learning
A Cozy Winter Day by Eliza Wheeler; Nancy Paulsen Books/Penguin Random, 2024. Welcome to Acorn Village and its cast of charming characters who spend a winter day chasing the chill away with a variety of activities from crafts and quiet reflection to rousing romps in...
