The girls and I are currently covering early American history, and I found some excellent books at the library to supplement our studies.
The Story of the Mayflower Compact by Norman Richards
Colonial Times from A to Z by Bobbie Kalman
On the Mayflower: Voyage of the Ship's Apprentice and a Passenger Girl by Kate Waters
Squanto and the First Thanksgiving by Joyce K. Kessel
The last, though not a colonial book, I spotted and tossed in for good measure since we are studying America and its early history right now.
A is for America by Devin Scillian
Saturday, March 13, 2010
The Quebe Sisters
My Dad recently clued me in to the Quebe Sisters, and I am so glad that he did. These talented girls hailing from TX know how to play and they know how to sing. I would not mind listening to some more of their music again and again. Thanks, Dad! To hear them for yourself, go here.
To learn more about them, visit their website.
What We Read - February 2010
Nicholas Nickleby by Charles Dickens
Dickens does not disappoint. In this tale of uncle and nephew, Dickens once more gives us a view of human nature contrasting greed and disappointment with purity and goodness. I saw the 2002 movie version first and then decided to read the book. As with most movie adaptations, characters and scenes were completely omitted, but the movie did win an award for best acting by an ensemble from the National Board of Review. It was an adequate adaptation with a few exceptions, and I would recommend it to those who have not seen it with few reservations.
Henry and Mudge in the Green Time by Cynthia Rylant
With winter still here, a book detailing Henry and Mudge's adventures in the out-of-doors was just the ticket to get us in the mood for warmer weather too.
Apples by Ken Robbins
A beautiful book filled with photographs of apples and words about apples too.
Bunny, My Honey by Anita Jeram
From the illustrator of Guess How Much I Love You comes this sweet book about a bunny and his mother's love for him.
Little One Step by Simon James
A book that teaches the lesson of taking things a little bit at a time - especially when they seem overwhelming from the start.
A Second is a Hiccup by H.J. Hutchins
A picture book that teaches concepts of time by comparing them to more familiar objects.
Dickens does not disappoint. In this tale of uncle and nephew, Dickens once more gives us a view of human nature contrasting greed and disappointment with purity and goodness. I saw the 2002 movie version first and then decided to read the book. As with most movie adaptations, characters and scenes were completely omitted, but the movie did win an award for best acting by an ensemble from the National Board of Review. It was an adequate adaptation with a few exceptions, and I would recommend it to those who have not seen it with few reservations.
Henry and Mudge in the Green Time by Cynthia Rylant
With winter still here, a book detailing Henry and Mudge's adventures in the out-of-doors was just the ticket to get us in the mood for warmer weather too.
Apples by Ken Robbins
A beautiful book filled with photographs of apples and words about apples too.
Bunny, My Honey by Anita Jeram
From the illustrator of Guess How Much I Love You comes this sweet book about a bunny and his mother's love for him.
Little One Step by Simon James
A book that teaches the lesson of taking things a little bit at a time - especially when they seem overwhelming from the start.
A Second is a Hiccup by H.J. Hutchins
A picture book that teaches concepts of time by comparing them to more familiar objects.
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