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April Greetings from Hedgehog Books!
We are pleased to announce the Hedgie
Award Winners of 2001.
For Best Read-Aloud Picture Book the
winner is
Sophie's Masterpiece
.
For Best Read-Alone Chapter Book the winner is
Any Small Goodness
.
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Recommended this month (for little ones)
Wake Up Me!
What a charming book! Whether giggling, eating, dressing, or getting ready
to play, this toddler is wide awake and wants the whole world to be awake
too! It's fun to feel the energy build as the story moves along...through
all the reassuring morning routines. Add to that the lovely watercolor/pastel
illustrations of a family awakening, and you've got yourself a book you'll
read again and again!
Recommended this month (for early readers)
Ebb & Flo
This absolutely cuddly story is a hit at Hedgehog! In the words of one
of the children in our test audience, "What a GREAT BOOK! It almost brought
tears to my eyes!"
Friendship is the key here...and we are completely charmed by Jane Simmons'
ability to demonstrate that sometimes when you least expect it, you may meet
the friend of a lifetime. Perfect for children 3 to 7.
Recommended this month (for fluent
readers)
Journey to the River Sea
.
Ibbotson has outdone herself, departing from fantasy novels to one of intrigue
and adventure. With the memorable characters and plot twists she brings to
her best-selling fantasies, Eva Ibbotson has written a hair-raising novel,
set in turn-of-the-last-century Brazil.
This is a grand adventure story for children, ages 11-15.
In honor of National Poetry Month we are featuring...
Some From The Moon And Some From The Sun
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I can think of no better way to introduce young children to the fun and
beauty of poetry than this book. You need not be a long standing admirer
of Margot Zemach to feel the warmth that emanates from each page. Written
posthumously, her family and editors took great care in gathering an exquisitely
memorable book. They succeeded beautifully!
Reading Tip from Hedgie:
I often receive email from teachers
asking asking about the importance of reading aloud to their students. I'd
like to share with you what the research shows. First and foremost,
reading aloud provides an invaluable emotional bond between teacher (or parent)
and student. If expression is used (and it should be) the student also
falls in love with the spoken voice, which translates into better public
speaking. In addition, the listener is absorbing higher vocabulary
words which leads to better grammar, spelling and writing skills.
In a nutshell, I believe that the single most valuable thing teachers can
do for their students is to demonstrate
a passion for books and share them with their students.
What? Another Book Report?!
Our
grade level reading lists
can help you and your children choose
the right books.
Great Books for me too?
Research has proven how important
it is to model reading to children. Now
at Hedgehog Books we've made that even easier. Check out our
Techie's Grown-up Books Page
.
Big Cherry Holler
. This is the sequel to
Big Stone Gap
- be sure to read this first if you haven't. These books are about
the indomitable 'town spinster' (in a small Appalachian town), who searches
for love, happiness, and answers among the quirky local residents. These
are laugh out loud books that entertain and charm us as we see bits of ourselves
in the heroine and her compatriots.
Have you got a question for Hedgie?
Don't forget our "
Ask a Teacher
" page. Hedgie's professional teaching
staff is there to answer all of your literary questions. Hedgie loves to
help!
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Until next month,
Hedgie
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