Croco by Azul López Translated from the Spanish by Kit Maude Winner of the 2026 Mildred A. Batchelder Award Poor Croco. This crocodile is going about his business when he stumbles into a large hole. Although many jungle animals offer Croco advice, none of it is quite right for him. This simple story is elevated to the […]
Some months ago, my children did not know Bluebeard. I told them the tale, making it as spooky as possible. Dinner-time talk is a struggle. None of my children can reliably respond to “how was your day?” in a convivial manner. Before our heroine opened the forbidden door, I paused dramatically. Around the table, six […]
Recommended Reads
Author studies examine one author’s work using multiple sources. Author studies are undertaken by a whole class, small group, or even just the educator. These studies pack in multiple opportunities to explore reading, writing, and critical thinking. They expose learners to both literary and information texts. They deepen our reading while providing an opportunity to […]
Jefferson-Madison Regional Library kicked off its summer reading challenge on June 1. The challenge runs through August 8th. Racking up reading minutes gives readers a chance to come to the library and pick out two books of their own (one book for every 500 minutes read). Today, I logged minutes for four members of our […]
Rachel Vogus' Habits and Hobbies 