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Nightmares: Poems to Trouble Your Sleep

by Jack Prelutsky
- Rated 3 stars
“I love these creepy poems. They set the tone of Halloween very well. I have found, however, over time, my students struggle more and more with the language Prelutsky uses. While geared for sixth grade, my fourth graders used to be able to enjoy these. Unfortunately, I read them less and less each year as they do not understand the words.”

Batona wrote this review Tuesday, April 29 2008. ( reply | permalink )
Joyful Noise: Poems for Two Voices

by Paul Fleischman
- Rated 3 stars
“I have used this a few times with my students. I have found other poetry to be more successful, but I do like the idea of multiple readers.”

Batona wrote this review Tuesday, April 29 2008. ( reply | permalink )
Strategies That Work: Teaching Comprehension to Enhance Understanding

by Stephanie Harvey
- Rated 3 stars
“I read this with some of my colleagues in a stud group. There are some good ideas, but nothing groundbreaking here.”

Batona wrote this review Tuesday, April 29 2008. ( reply | permalink )
Tuesday

by David Wiesner
- Rated 3 stars
“I met Wiesner at Borders in Marlton, NJ. He was signing his books. I purchased several signed copies and gave them as Christmas gifts in 1995. I kept one book for myself.”

Batona wrote this review Tuesday, April 29 2008. ( reply | permalink )
Oh, the Places You'll Go!

by Theodor "Dr. Seuss" Geisel
- Rated 5 stars
“I first saw this book in Boston at Ali's house. Since then I have read it each year to my students at the end of the year. How inspirational!”

Batona wrote this review Tuesday, April 29 2008. ( reply | permalink )
Happy Birthday to You!

by Theodor "Dr. Seuss" Geisel
- Rated 5 stars
“I read this to each of my students on their birthday. It becomes quite an act. Awesome book!”

Batona wrote this review Tuesday, April 29 2008. ( reply | permalink )
The Read-Aloud Handbook: Sixth Edition (Read-Aloud Handbook)

by Jim Trelease
- Rated 4 stars
“In case it is not common sense, Trelease makes the case of why it is important to read aloud to children. This is one book that should be on every parent and teacher's bookshelf.

A must read!”

Batona wrote this review Tuesday, April 29 2008. ( reply | permalink )
What Your Fourth Grader Needs to Know: Fundamentals of A Good Fourth-Grade Education (The Core Knowledge Series)

by Jr. Hirsch, E. D.
- Rated 5 stars
“I am a huge fan of Hirsch's work. A huge fan. I would welcome teaching in a district that adopted his curriculum.

As a fourth grade teacher, I use this book as a reference for stories, concepts, and skills my students should be familiar with. I do not use it to drive my instruction, but rather to complement it.

As my children grow, I anticipate using the other books in the series at home to ensure a well-rounded classical education for them.”

Batona wrote this review Tuesday, April 29 2008. ( reply | permalink )
The Mad Minute: A Race to Master the Number Facts

by Paul Joseph Shoecraft, Terry James Clukey
- Rated 5 stars
“These are daily mathematics facts quizzes. The idea is that students should be able to complete a set of basic facts in a minute's time.

This book of worksheets is designed to six to eight weeks, depending on the level of students. In fourth grade we review addition and subtraction facts quickly and then spend considerable time on multiplication and division facts. Students usually accept the challenge of improving their score on these minute-quizzes.

The number of problems increase from 30 to 60. Most tests are of one specific operation, but there are some of mixed operations.

I have been using this book for years. It is an invaluable tool to get students knowing their basic mathematical facts.”

Batona wrote this review Tuesday, April 29 2008. ( reply | permalink )
Barnyard Dance!

by Sandra Boynton
- Rated 5 stars
“This is a fun read! I have fond memories of reading this to Beetle when she was younger. Tonight was Fritz's turn. He was less receptive. As a matter of fact, he kept throwing his bottle at the book. I don't think he liked Daddy's singing.

Oh yes, singing. There is just no way to read this without busting out into song. It is a regular hoedown when we read this.

As with all of Boynton's books, this is a fun read.”

Batona wrote this review Saturday, April 26 2008. ( reply | permalink )