A String of Hearts

TITLE:  A String of Hearts
AUTHOR:  Laura Malone Elliott
ILLUSTRATOR: Lynn Munsinger
PUBLISHER: Katherine Tegen Books

COPYRIGHT:  2010

 

Sam's class is making Valentine's.  He wants to make one that is just right for Tiffany, the popular girl of the class.  Mary Ann helps Sam make a variety of Valentine's.  Will Tiffany like her Valentine from Sam?

 

This is a cute Valentine story to read with your children or class during February. 

Double Trouble Groundhog Day

TITLE: Double Trouble Groundhog Day
AUTHOR:  Bethany Roberts
ILLUSTRATOR: Lorinda Bryan Cauley
PUBLISHER: Henry Holt and Company
COPYRIGHT: 2008

Grampie Groundhog announces that he will no longer be handling the job of weather forecasting to someone else.  His twin grandchildren Gregory and Greta draw straws for the job which Gregory wins..  As Gregory sleeps with his alarm set for February 2, he has dreams about what will happen when he makes the prediction.  Will he be able to do his job?  His sister comes to help him out!

This is a cute book to read to your early elementary aged class for Groundhog's Day.  They will enjoy the pictures that go along with the story, and young children will be able to relate to the sibling rivalry as well.