For anyone not familiar with her blog, Jennie is a longtime teacher from my home state of MA. As a children’s librarian, I worked with many early childhood teachers during my 26-year career, and I’ve got to say, Jennie is representative of the very best of them. Her love and and enthusiasm for her students is always on display. Check out her sharing of the Caldecott winning classic Ox-Car Man, by Donald Hall and illustrated by Barbara Cooney. I guarantee it will bring a smile to your face!
At the request of fellow bloggers, here is a video of me reading aloud the classic children’s picture book, “Ox-Cart Man.”
But first, I wanted to show you a mural the children made last year that hangs as a permanent display at school. It depicts the start of his ten-day journey to Portsmouth. This art was made with paint and tissue paper. The making of the mural was a joy for children. That speaks volumes for the book “Ox-Cart Man.”
I hope you enjoyed the story as much as the children did, and as much as I did. Good books are meant to be read over and over again.
Jennie
Shalini said:
Asking you a completely different question. Got a gift card. Should I buy awakening by nora roberts?
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By Hook Or By Book: Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
A resounding YES!
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Shalini said:
I am gone
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By Hook Or By Book: Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
👏🏻
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Shalini said:
Got it
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Darlene said:
Isn’t this wonderful? I just love listening to Jennie read.
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By Hook Or By Book: Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
She’s wonderful Darlene!
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fragglerocking said:
That was lovely!
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By Hook Or By Book: Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Wasn’t it? Jennie is everything you’d want in a teacher!
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fragglerocking said:
Yes she is!
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beetleypete said:
I saw this already, and left a comment on Jennie’s blog.
Best wishes, Pete.
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By Hook Or By Book: Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Great!
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Jennie said:
Thank you for sharing this, Kim. I guess you can tell how much I love reading aloud to children. 🙂 Ox Cart Man is one of the best.
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By Hook Or By Book: Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
I’d wager it’s one of your favorite parts of being a teacher.
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Jennie said:
Yes, it is my absolute favorite part!
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Jennie said:
Yes!!
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Carla said:
I enjoy Jennie’s blog, she always makes me smile to see her enthusiasm and hear about her students.
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Jennie said:
Thank you, Carla.
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By Hook Or By Book: Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Same here Carla.
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petespringerauthor said:
Jennie is the kind of teacher who inspires other teachers. I should know since she inspires me (a retired teacher).
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Jennie said:
Thank you, Pete! 🥰
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By Hook Or By Book: Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Teachers like you, Jennie, and Beth are inspirations.
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Keith said:
Very lovely. Thanks for sharing. Happy Thanksgiving, since the first one was there in MA. Keith
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By Hook Or By Book: Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
My pleasure Keith. I can’t recommend Jennie’s blog enough. Her posts never fail to make me smile. Happy Thanksgiving M
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