- Corduroy - Written by Don Freeman and published in 1968, Corduroy is the story of a teddy bear named Corduroy. One night, Corduroy climbs off of his shelf in the department store in search of a replacement for the button he is missing, but he is unsuccessful and is returned to his shelf disappointed. However, Corduroy finds happiness without a button when a little girl named Lisa purchases him the next day.
- Goodnight Moon - A young rabbit prepares for bed by saying good night to all
The 5 Picture Books Every Child Should Read
by Louise March 9th, 2011 | Children's, Classics
These are a few of the children's picture books that made my childhood complete:
Of Mice and Men
by Louise December 27th, 2010 | Classics, Fiction
Students often cringe when the word "classic" is used to describe a book. These so-called "classics" are often quite wordy and difficult to understand. Though a classic should be timeless, the diction in many of the classics often betrays the fact that they were not written in a recent decade, or perhaps even century. It can be hard to relate to or understand the matters addressed in the novel. For me, Wuthering Heights was that type of "classic" -- not my cup of tea.
I had heard of John Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men, and, before reading it, had this
I had heard of John Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men, and, before reading it, had this
Frankenstein
by Louise November 1st, 2010 | Authors, Classics, Fiction
What do you know about Frankenstein? Most people know that Frankenstein is about a monster that a scientist brought to life. Many people also think that Frankenstein is the name of the monster, when it is, in fact, the name of the scientist who created The Creature. Did you know that already? Here's a fact that not many readers seem to know: Frankenstein's author, Mary Shelley, was just eighteen when she wrote the novel. In fact, the act of writing the novel was a result of boredom on a summer evening.
Shelley and her friends were passing the time by
Shelley and her friends were passing the time by
Author: Jane Austen
by Louise July 26th, 2010 | Authors, Classics, Fiction
Jane Austen is one of the most beloved (and widely read) authors of English literature of many generations. Having written her novels in a different century, how is it that she has manages to captivate readers, decade after decade? The fact of the matter is that Jane Austen's writing is timeless.
My first encounter with Jane Austen was through Pride and Prejudice. Though the movie version of the novel is considered a "chick flick," and some might venture to call it "chick lit," the novel deals heavily with important social matters such as manners, morality, education, and
My first encounter with Jane Austen was through Pride and Prejudice. Though the movie version of the novel is considered a "chick flick," and some might venture to call it "chick lit," the novel deals heavily with important social matters such as manners, morality, education, and
Readprint.com
by Louise May 13th, 2010 | Authors, Classics, Reading
Have you heard of Readprint.com? It's an online library with thousands of novels, poems, and other stories. The best thing about this library: it's free. This library is great for students, teachers, and the classic enthusiast. You'll find full novels from top authors, such as Agatha Christie, Mark Twain, Shakespeare, or Robert Frost. The list of most popularly read books includes Emma, The Invisible Man, and Peter Pan.
So, what's the catch? That's what I was wondering. When I started scanning the Web site my eyes were immediately drawn to the word "Warning." I thought, this must be it,
So, what's the catch? That's what I was wondering. When I started scanning the Web site my eyes were immediately drawn to the word "Warning." I thought, this must be it,
