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Word Wizard

By: Cathryn Falwell

We read this book in Dr. Ferguson's class today and I wanted to mention it because it is a really cute book for young students who are practicing manipulating words and combining letters. It is about a girl named Anna who rearranging the letters in words to make new words. This book can be easily incorporated into lessons about manipulating letters to make different words. The bright colors and illustrations keep the story entertaining for the students.




Turtle Splash! Countdown at the Pond


By: Cathryn Falwell


This book is meant for young elementary students. In the picture book the turtles and some other outdoor animals are hanging around a pond. One at a time as a new creature comes into the picture the turtle jumps into the water. On the side of the page it shows the number of turtles that are left. In the end it shows all the turtles underwater in the pond. The last few pages of the book it also has some brief information about the animals mentioned. This book can be used for a lesson in counting bakwards as well as an introductory nature lesson.

I also found a website for Cathryn Falwell who wrote and illustrated these books. She has also written some other children's book geared mostly for kids under age 8. Her kids section is neat and has fun projects for kids to print out and make.

http://www.cathrynfalwell.com/