It's Monday! What Are You Reading?

This week I read and loved...



The Lions of Little Rock by Kristin Levine


My Mother's Voice by Joanne Ryder


Twilight Comes Twice by Ralph Fletcher


The Pencil by Allan Ahlberg


Pictures from our Vacation by Lynne Rae Perkins

I am currently reading...

Swimming

With a happy heart,
I walk over to the pool

My big toe dips in first,
Coolness on a hot day

I climb down the ladder,
the smooth cool water is calming

Excitement in my daughters' eyes,
refreshing

Little arms splashing
bring a smile to my face

I dive into the water,
my worries are washed away

Gliding through the water
feels so powerful yet peaceful

As I rise to the surface,
feelings of hope and strength are revived

When I break through the water to the warm summer air,
I feel like I can do anything I set my mind to

Swimming helps me realize
that I am in control of my world

Everyday I must open my eyes and heart so that
I can make a difference in our world.

It's Monday! What Are You Reading?

This week I read and loved...

Fig Pudding by Ralph Fletcher



Whatever After:  Fairest of All by Sarah Mlynowski



Sidekicks by Dan Santat



Up North At The Cabin by Marsha Wilson Chall



This week I am reading...

Live Writing:  Breathing Life Into Your Words by Ralph Fletcher



Big Nat in a Class by Himself by Lincoln Pierce



Getting Things Done:  The Art of Stress Free Productivity by David Allen

My Daughter's Smile

My Daughter's Smile

My sweet daughter
Often so hesitant and slow to warm up
Yet, every time you are in a performance
Your smile lights up the room

At the gymnastics show
Your smile was so big,
It radiated the happiness in your eyes

At the kindergarten show
Your smile was so genuine,
It flaunted the sweetness of your personality

At the circus show
Your smile was so adventurous,
It unveiled how much you like to have fun

I hope you learn
To show your smile
At all times...

Your smile is beautiful
Just like you!

It's Monday! What Are You Reading?

This week I really enjoyed all of the books I read and would highly recommend them!  I read...

When Life Gives you OJ by Erica Perl



The Lemonade Crime by Jacqueline Davies



Creating Innovators  by Tony Wagner



Babymouse:  Queen of the World by Jennifer Holm



Next week, I am reading...

Fig Pudding by Ralph Fletcher




and we are listening to...

Turtle in Paradise by Jennifer Holm

It's Monday! What Are You Reading?

Last week, I read and enjoyed...

Unlikely Friendships for Kids:  The Monkey and the Dove by Jennifer Holland



Pinkalicious:  Soccer Star by Victoria Kann



Each Little Bird That Sings by Deborah Wiles



The Great Hamster Massacre by Katie Davies




Last week, we listened to...

Marty Mcguire Digs Worms! by Kate Messner



My girls loved Unlikely Friendships, Pinkalicious:  Soccer Star and Marty Mcguire digs worms!  These books were fun for all ages, including myself!

This week, I am reading...

Opening Minds by Peter Johnston



When Life Gives You O.J. by Erica Perl