Name: Taylor School: Huegel Elementary School Hometown/Birthplace: Plainfield, Wisconsin Favorite Tutor Toolkit Book Title: The Snowy Day Author: Ezra Jack Keats Year Published: 1962 Grade Level: 2nd Why do you like the book? Good illustrations Who might like the book? 2nd grade mainly for anyone Continue reading Meet Taylor
Name: Samuel School: Crestwood Elementary Hometown/Birthplace: Plainview, New York Favorite Tutor Toolkit Book Title: A More Perfect Union: The Story of Our Constitution Author: Betsy Maestro, Giulio Maestro Year Published: 1987 Grade Level: 5th Why do you like the book? This book tells the story of the Constitution in a fun and informative manner. I really enjoy U. S. history and his book does a … Continue reading Meet Sam
Name: Mitchell School: Hawthorne Elementary Birthplace/Hometown: Ephrata, Washington Title: Ruby Bridges Goes to School: My True Story Author: Ruby Bridges Year Published: 2009 Grade Level: 2nd Why do you like this book? It is the story of a brave little girl that remained strong in the face of insurmountable odds. Ruby Bridge is inspiring to all. Who might like this book? Anyone interested in history … Continue reading Meet Mitchell
Name: Maria School: Glendale Hometown/Birthplace: Mount Horeb, WI Favorite Tutor Toolkit Book Title: The Promise Author: Nicola Davies Illustrated by: Laura Carlin Year Published: 2013 Grade Level: 4th (but good for most grades!) Why do you like this book? The illustrations are very textured and interesting. It is a moving story about how trees and nature can transform a city and people’s lives. Who might … Continue reading Meet Maria
Name: Maivue School: Lake View Elementary Hometown/Birthplace: Born in Thailand, grew-up in Madison Title: Those Shoes Author: Maribeth Boelts Year Published: 2007 Grade Level: 3rd Why do you like this book? I like this book because I can relate it to the kids at my school. You don’t need to have fancy shoes to run fast or look cool. Embrace what you are and what … Continue reading Meet Maivue
Name: Elyse School: Midvale Elementary Hometown/Birthplace: Tennessee, but half grew-up in Madison Title: Play with Blue Author: Bonnie Bader Year Published: 2013 Grade Level: Kindergarten Why do you like this book? I read it every tutoring session with one of my favorite kids because it was their favorite book. Who might like this book? Young children, people who like aliens or even Dr. Seuss books … Continue reading Meet Elyse
Name: Ashley School: Leopold Elementary Birthplace: Hometown: Lodi, Wisconsin Favorite Tutor Toolkit Book Title: Lola Plants a Garden Author: Anna McQuinn Year Published: 2014 Grade Level: Kindergarten Why do you like this book? I like this book because it shows Lola, the main character, learning how to plant a garden and see how all her hard work taking care of her plants creates something beautiful … Continue reading Meet Ashley
