4.44 avg rating — 32,149 ratings

"oyote Sunrise wears her emotions on her sleeve - a real open-book character! No secrets held back; readers will see Coyote's personality clearly! However, she is holding back one secret...from Dad! When will he know it?

She and her dad, Rodeo, are alone in life following the tragic loss of the mom and two sibling sisters. Rodeo cannot cope with this loss. He purchases a huge old Hippy bus and they take off in no direction, whatsoever...for five years. Along the way, they pick up wonderful strangers and animals...all with interesting stories.

One day, Coyote learns from a phone conversation with grandmother that the hometown park is going to be dug up. She, her mom, and sisters buried a memory treasure box in this park and all agreed to meet and dig up the box in ten years. But now - only five years later, she knows she must get back immediately before the box is lost forever! Dad probably would not agree to this, so Coyote must secretly direct him back before demolition day. Problem is, they are in Florida when grandma shares this news. And their destination is in Washington State. How is she going to get Dad back home?

Coyote learns many valuable lessons about herself and others, as they travel. Readers will enjoy the suspenseful journey along the way!"

4.07 avg rating — 364 ratings

"Cowgirls and cowboys, get ready, we are going to the rodeo with this read! What a perfect book about an individual who has a dream, sets goals, and works hard to do his/her very best. The main event of this story centers around the 1911 Pendleton Round-Up. Three finalists compete in the bronc busting event, a Native American, a White man, and an African-American. The judges (inaccurately) score the white man as the winner, but everyone knew the award belonged to George Fletcher, the black man. He was the People's Champion. This story tells of his amazing life. The images are painted so realistically. It's a great piece of history, seldom told.

The author includes historical and research information in the back of the book. There is also a Rodeo and Western Words glossary. How fun would it be for students to take an expression and draw or paint an illustration for that expression/word?"

4.62 avg rating — 7,314 ratings

" Kwame Alexander has written an ode to the accomplishments of Blacks throughout American history. He praises individuals and groups who have given their all, in all walks of life. Kafir Nelson has used oil paints to create graphic illustrations and symbolism in this book. His portraitures are vivid and lifelike. To top off a well-designed book, the publisher has provided an audio reading of this ode, free of charge. Kwame, also, includes an inspirational afterword to encourage everyone to do their best, even if they fall or fail. Just keep working hard. Kwame includes a bio-sketch, in the back of the book, of everyone and every group being praised in the ode. This is a great book to use as a kickoff to a unit on Black History or hero studies. It is also a great tool for a discussion or debate on the concept of being undefeated. Kwame guotes Maya Angelo, "We may encounter many defeats, but we must not be defeated.""

4.20 avg rating — 1,709 ratings

"Good for upper elementary. Shows how a career can offer its ups and downs. Margaret Wise Brown wrote hundreds of books for children. She faced many obstacles in her writing career. But, today she is well known and greatly appreciated for her contribution to children's literature.

This biography reveals some surprising information about Margaret Wise Brown. The librarians in the New York City Public Library were trying their best to pick the right kind of books for their children's section. What one person likes might not be what another person likes. The librarians banned her books from their library shelves. Good Night Moon just happened to be one of the books banned! Imagine that!

Learn more about Margaret Wise Book in reading this 42-page biography. You might not like everything you read. But it happened. The book includes a source list if readers are interested in learning more about Margaret Wise Brown."