Mrs. Reynolds Reads

Blue Sky White Stars by Sarvinder Naberhaus  Illustrated by Kadir Nelson Bilingual edition adapted by Kadir Nelson Blue Sky White Stars is a beautiful children's poetry book. In this story, the author and illustrator bring poetic phrases and American symbolism together to reflect the life and history of the United States. The illustrations specifically are very important in this book. The phrase "well worn" is used twice in this book to mean different things. On one page it's used with a picture of an old Abraham Lincoln in the background. On another page, the illustration behind is a battered American flag. The illustrator uniquely uses oil paints to make the illustrations come to life. Throughout this story, the author and illustrator are very smart in their collaboration of language and illustration. The Dust Has Grown Flowers by Fiphie Illustrated by Fiphie  This poetry book is one of my all-time favorites! The author and illustrator of this book compiled poems fr...

Lucas at the Paralympics is a heartwarming and educational picture book for kids. In this picture book Lucas is a boy who was injured when he was younger so he can't walk. However, he still loves riding his bike what doesn't require the use of your legs. This special bike is called a handcycle. One day he meets another friend who also rides a handcycle who tells him about a competition called the Paralympics. Together they go watch people from all over compete in many different competitions and make friends along the way. The illustrations in this book are very colorful and fun while still being educational. Children reading this book can learn a lot about how people with disabilities can still do many of the same things they can, and do them very well! This book also highlights that while participating in sports you can make many friends along the way and that's what's most important!  By: Igor Plohl Illustrated by: Urska Stropnic Sonc Because of Winn Dixie is a contem...