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Bostian Elementary School!

Congratulations to the Bostian Battle of the Books Team!!

J. P. Barringer

Riley Johnson

Jarod Lamb

Emma Milem

Ian Ramierz

Bethany Raynes

Sydney Smith

Jordan Walker

In February Impact units will be Black History in third grade, nutrition in fourth grade, and Camp Good Health in kindergarten.

Students have been hearing about the books nominated for this year's NC Children's Book Award and will have an opportunity to vote on their favorite title in March.  These books are available at our school library and the Rowan Public Library. These are some of the best books for children published in the last three years.  I hope you will read a lot of them! The titles in the picture book category are:  

A Visitor for Bear by Bonny Becker

Sally Jean, the Bicycle Queen by Cari Best

When Dinosaurs Came with Everything by Elise Broach

Traction Man Meets Turbodog by Mini Grey

Woolbur by Leslie Helakoski

Katie Loves the Kittens by John Himmelman

The Little Bit Scary People by Emily Jenkins

Wind-Wild Dog by Barbara Joosse

Two Bobbies: a True Story of Hurricane Katrina, Friendship, and Survival by Kirby Larson (One of Mrs. Isenhour's favorites!)

Abe's Honest Words by Doreen Rappaport

Night Boat to Freedom by Margot Theis Raven

Splat the Cat by Rob Scotton

Nothing by Trouble:  The Story of Althea Gibson by Sue Stauffacher

The Doghouse by Jan Thomas

Titles in the junior book category:

Frogs by Nic Bishop

The Long Gone Lonesome History of Country Music by Bret Bertholf

Moving Day (Allie Finkle Series) by Meg Cabot

Hate That Cat by Sharon Creech

Extreme Animals:  The Toughest Creatures on Earth by Nicola Davies

Diamond Willow by Helen Frost

Found by Margaret Peterson Haddix

Cracker! : The Best Dog in Vietnam by Cynthia Kadohata

Savvy by Ingrid Law

The Willoughbys by Lois Lowry

Edward's Eyes by Patricia Maclachlan

This is Just to Say: Poems of Apology and Forgiveness by Joyce Sidman

Books About Winter - It's Cold Outside!!

Over in the Arctic: Where the Cold Winds Blow  Marianne Berkes (2008) , under 40 pages  Illustrated by Jill Dubin Audience: Preschool, Primary (k-3rd grade) Category: Concept, Read Aloud, Winter (This book has outstanding illustrations)  This picture book teaches not only the concepts of counting and numbers, but also what animals really live in the Arctic regions of the world. Based on the well-known song “Over in the Meadow”, children can see polar bears, walruses, Arctic hares, and more. The unique illustrations flow off the pages with their multi-layered backgrounds. Another plus for readers is learning the correct names of the animal babies (ex. a baby Arctic hare is called a leveret).  Snow Day!  Lester L. Laminack (2007) , under 40 pages  Illustrated by Adam Gustavson Audience: Preschool, Primary (k-3rd grade) Category: NCCBA, Read Aloud, Realistic Fiction, Winter (This book has outstanding illustrations)  Snow is in the forecast and excitement is in the air as a family anticipates a snow day. They imagine snow high enough to cover school buses and the joy of sleeping late. Dreams of hot chocolate, making snow angels and forts, and sledding fill their heads. Even Dad looks forward to a day off. As the flakes begin to fall, the family heads for bed. They know they will need lots of sleep for all the fun things they'll do on the snow day. But, what happens when morning comes and they open the curtains...? Gustavson's vivid oil color illustrations enhance this story of anticipation and dreams. This lovely book will have you wishing for a snow day--even in July!

The Snow Leopard  Jackie Morris (2007) , under 40 pages  Audience: Primary (k-3rd grade) Category: Adventure, Fantasy, Multicultural, Read Aloud, Winter (This book has outstanding illustrations)  Have you ever imagined that you were the guardian of a small village in the snowy mountains? Probably not, but if you take the time to read The Snow Leopard by Jackie Morris, you will be transported to the other side of the world (the Himmalayas to be exact) through the incredibly beautiful illustrations that will delight children and adults alike.  Winter is the Warmest Season  Lauren Stringer (2007) , under 40 pages  Audience: Preschool, Primary (k-3rd grade) Category: Read Aloud, Realistic Fiction, Winter (This book has outstanding illustrations)  What is the warmest season of all? Is it Summer with its' blazing heat? No it is Winter! But it's cold outside so how could Winter be the warmest season? The animals are in their beds snuggled tight. Fires in fireplaces and candles burn in the windows. The kitchen is the best place to be for enjoying hot chocolate, hot soups, hot breads, and hot pies. What a wonder is Winter. What a wonder is this book, filled with illustrations that will keep you warm and fuzzy long after you share it with someone you love. Snuggle up! The World According to Humphrey  Betty G. Birney (2004) , 120-160 pages  Audience: Primary (k-3rd grade), Intermediate (4th-6th grade) Category: Fall, Humor, Multicultural, Read Aloud, Winter Humphrey isn't your usual classroom animal. He reads, writes, and knows self- defense! But even a hamster as special as Humphrey may not be ready for his biggest adventure of all, the return of Mrs. Brisbane, a teacher who hates small furry animals. Join Humphrey on a funny and fast-paced trip from one adventure to the next as he squeaks into action, helping the classroom out, saving a lonely night-janitor, teaching the principal a thing or two, and maybe even changing a stubborn teacher’s mind. As Humphrey says, “You can learn a lot by observing another species.”

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