Click HERE to access an amazing Teacher’s Guide supporting Tony Abbott’s incredible series, The Secrets of Droon. Guide creator Donna F. Skolnick passionately believes that encouraging kids to connect with series books is the key to sparking the life-long love of reading. She states on page 3 of her well-written, content-packed guide, “Series books entice… Read more »
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DRAGONBREATH by Ursula Vernon
To watch two dramatic, suspenseful, and down-right daring webisodes – Lair of the Bat Monster and Curse of the Were-Wiener – featuring the antics of Ursula Vernon’s Danny Dragonbreath, his best friend Wendell, and cousin Edward click HERE. A ReaderKidZ note of warning – Viewer discretion advised. After viewing Curse of the Were-Wiener one’s perception of the… Read more »
BAD KITTY by Nick Bruel
If you enjoyed Nick Bruel’s BAD KITTY, then you will love the variety of activities he offers on his interesting website. Such great fun that you’ll want to return to his site over and over again. To enjoy playing Go Cat Go!, the Bad Kitty Memory Game, and Bad Kitty Mad Dash click HERE. To watch a charming… Read more »
DYAMONDE DANIEL by Nikki Grimes
Click HERE to access a Discussion Guide to compliment Nikki Grime’s intriguing Dyamonde Daniel series. Keep the book nearby. You’ll want it to reference the questions asked. Not only does the guide pose questions regarding characters’ emotional reactions, developing friendships, and various growing pains, it capitalizes on the reader’s own personal experiences, as well. For example, one series of… Read more »
ZAPATO POWER by Jacqueline Jules
Join author Jacqueline Jules in singing an enthusiastic ballad dedicated to her super hero character, Freddy Ramos, by clicking HERE. To further add to the sneakers with power, boy of the hour rage click HERE to view two delightful “Zapato Power” trailers. Jacqueline shares the ReaderKidZ passion of fostering a love of reading, as is apparent in… Read more »
OWEN FOOTE: SOCCER STAR by Stephanie Greene
This Tool Box post features a Readers’ Theatre script dramatizing a scene in which cool, seventh grade Clyde teaches Owen the nuances of sportsmanlike conduct and standing up for oneself. You’re a smart kid, Owen, and you’re a nice kid, too. But sometimes, being a nice kid is tough on a guy, you know what I… Read more »
Arthur Ashe Remembered
To add further depth of appreciation for Arthur Ashe’s astonishing life achievements peruse the richness presented in the award winning website ArthurAshe.org. One of the many interesting aspects of this site is a video featuring Arthur speaking about the impact of books and education on his own life, including the importance of finishing school and maintaining… Read more »
