Wolken's World

Level One- has 32 pages of bright, colorful artwork to help with comprehension.  the text is set in 17-to-20-point type there are, on average, five words per line the sentences average five to seven words the words that are used are largely sight vocabulary or one-syllable words of five letters or fewer there are generally two to seven lines per page, with as much as two-thirds of each page used for illustrations and white space the illustrations provide plenty of picture clues Fenske, J. (2021). A pig, a fox, and a box. Random House Children’s Books.      A Pig, a Fox, and a Box by Jonathan Fenske is a simple and repetitive book with controlled vocabulary, short sentences, and a strong reliance on illustrations for context clues. It is designed for emergent readers. Similar to Mo Willems’s popular Elephant & Piggie , A Pig, a Fox, and a Box is written in rhythm and rhyme. The text in this book appears in color-coded and differently shaped dialogue bubbles as t...

Johnson, D. (2022). H is for Harlem . Christy Ottaviano Books- Little Brown and Hachette.      H Is for Harlem ’s author, Dinah Johnson, is a distinguished author and professor of English at the University of South Carolina. She is an award-winning children’s book author of many books for young readers. Written in the Note from the Author, Johnson writes about her love of all things unique to each New York City neighborhood. “... I wrote this book because I’ve spent so much time in Harlem that it feels like a second home.” Johnson's academic background and literary contributions establish her as an authority in African-American cultural studies. In H Is for Harlem , she presents the subject matter with depth and authenticity, reflecting her expertise.      H Is for Harlem offers an alphabetic exploration of Harlem's rich cultural heritage, with each letter highlighting significant people and places. This approach appeals to young readers by providing ...

Paul, M. (Ed.). (2019). Thanku : Poems of gratitude . Millbrook Press.      Thanku: Poems of Gratitude , edited by Miranda Paul, is to celebrate thankfulness through poetry. There is no introduction, however, on the book flap, it reads, “Gratitude isn’t something we need to save up for a special holiday. What are you thankful for right now, today?” This anthology brings together a diverse, heartfelt exploration of gratitude, making it a valuable addition to poetry collections for young readers. The compiler, Miranda Paul, the co-founder of We Need Diverse Books, is a well-regarded children’s book author with experience in curating literature for young audiences. Intended for primarily children, this collection can also be appreciated by families and readers of all ages. I found myself loving each poem I read wanting to share them with my family. The poems are age-appropriate, using accessible language while still encouraging deep thought. Some poems are focused on the tra...