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| Interesting Books Caldecott books are children's books that have received recognition for illustrations or artistic talents in a book; where as, Newbery books are children's books that have been recognized for the author's literacy talents. Visit your local library or bookstore with your child. |
Caldecott Medal for the most distinguished American picture book for children: “Finding Winnie: The True Story of the World’ s Most Famous Bear,” illustrated by Sophie Blackall, is the 2016 Caldecott Medal winner. The book was written by Lindsay Mattick and published by Little, Brown and Company, a division of Hachette Book Group, Inc. Four Caldecott Honor Books also were named: “Trombone Shorty,” illustrated by Bryan Collier, written by Troy Andrews and published by Abrams Books for Young Readers, an imprint of ABRAMS; “Waiting,” illustrated and written by Kevin Henkes, published by Greenwillow Books, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers; “Voice of Freedom: Fannie Lou Hamer, Spirit of the Civil Rights Movement,” illustrated by Ekua Holmes, written by Carole Boston Weatherford and published by Candlewick Press; and “Last Stop on Market Street,” illustrated by Christian Robinson, written by Matt de le Peña and published by G. P. Putnam’s Sons, an imprint of Penguin Group (USA) LLC. John Newbery Medal for the most outstanding contribution to children’s literature: “Last Stop on Market Street,” written by Matt de la Peña, is the 2016 Newbery Medal winner. The book is illustrated by Christian Robinson and published by G. P. Putnam’s Sons, an imprint of Penguin Group (USA) LLC. Three Newbery Honor Books also were named: “The War that Saved My Life,” written by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley and published by Dial Books for Young Readers, an imprint of Penguin Group (USA) LLC; “Roller Girl,” written and illustrated by Victoria Jamieson and published by Dial Books for Young Readers, an imprint of Penguin Group (USA) LLC; and “Echo,” written by Pam Muñoz Ryan and published by Scholastic Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc. |
| The following passage is about a child who has the responsibility of babysitting a younger sibling. Use this passage to increase your child's reading speed, fluency, and rate. Step 1: Be sure you have a passage or book at your child's reading level. You determined the level from the chart at "Go Back to Where Your Child Is." Step 2: Count out 100 words. Step 3: Time your child for one minute. Let your child practice at his or her own pace until reading 100 words per minute (wpm). With practice wpm will increase. Step 4: Continue these techniques from reading level to reading level. |
| Reading Level 1 Age 6 1st Grade Amina was gone. Jaron looked and looked for her. "Amina!" he called. "Amina!" Where are you?" But Amina was not to be found. "Oh, boy," said Jaron. "I have to find Amina. What will I say to Mom and Dad?" Then Jaron went to Kia's house. Kia was there. "Where is Amina?" asked Jaron. "Is she here? Did you see her?" "No," said Kia. "Isn't she with you?" "No," said Jaron. "I don't know where she is. I got mad at her. And she ran away. Where can she be?" Jaron ran to Inez's house. "Inez!" he yelled. "Did you see Amina? I got mad at her, and she ran away. I have to find her!" Google: Caldecott and Newberry Winners for annual awards |
