mcox1 Book Recommendations & Book Mentions
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After a 40 year career in public education, I've become an independent education contractor excited to share with people about books, reading and makerspaces.

Art of the Pie: A Practical Guide to Homemade Crusts, Fillings, and Life
Kate McDermott
Today is Pie Day. Art of the Pie: A Practical Guide to Homemade Crusts, Fillings, and Life by Kate McDermott and photographer Andrew Scrivani will have you licking your lips when you look at the photos. Happy reading! Happy baking! @collierschools @VMEPatriots
Hardcover, 2016
$35.00$17.50 + Free shipping50% off your first book
100 African Americans Who Shaped American History
Chrisanne Beckner
As we celebrate Black History Month, here's another book to give insight into important people: 100 African Americans Who Shaped American History: Incredible Stories of Black Heroes (Black History Books for Kids) by Chrisanne Beckner. Happy reading! @collierschools @VMEPatriots
Paperback, 1995
$10.99$5.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Eric Carle
Today is Mothers Day. I Love Mom with The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle puts a smile on the face of every reader. Celebrate your mom today and everyday. Happy reading! @collierschools @VMEPatriots
Board Book, 1994
$10.99$5.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn
Betty Smith
Today is Betty Smith Day.She was born on this date in 1896 & died in 1972.She wrote A Tree Grows in Brooklyn that tells about a family's life in 1912.This historical fiction piece reminds us that some things about families transcend time.Happy reading @collierschools @VMEPatriots
Paperback, 2005
$18.99$9.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Dessert Person: Recipes and Guidance for Baking with Confidence: A Baking Book
Claire Saffitz
Today is National Dessert Day. Dessert Person: Recipes and Guidance for Baking with Confidence by Claire Saffitz provides treats for anyone's sweet tooth. Happy baking! Happy reading! @collierschools @VMEPatriots #ccpsmedia
Hardcover, 2020
$35.00$17.50 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Dear Teacher,: A Celebration of People Who Inspire Us
Paris Rosenthal
This week is Teacher Appreciation Week. Dear Teacher,: A Celebration of People Who Inspire Us by by Paris Rosenthal and illustrated by Holly Hatam celebrates this noble profession. I know I'm prejudiced about the importance of teachers, because I am a second generation educator.
Hardcover, 2021
$18.99$9.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Elvis Presley
Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara
Today is Elvis Presley Day. He was born on this date in 1935. Elvis Presley (Volume 80) Little People, BIG DREAMS, 80 by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara and illustrated by Ana Albero tells how this boy born into poverty made his dreams of singing for others come true. Happy reading!
Hardcover, 2022
$15.99$7.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Redwall
Brian Jacques
Today is Brian Jacques day. He was born in 1939 and wrote the amazing Redwall series. Start with the first book in the series, Redwall and then continue the reading journey. Happy reading! @collierschools @VMEPatriots
Paperback, 2002
$10.99$5.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Sweet People Are Everywhere
Alice Walker
Celebrating Black History Month can include so many ideas. Sweet People Are Everywhere (Children Around the World Books, Diversity Books) by Alice Walker and illustrated by Quim Torres gives a new look to the poem. Happy reading! @collierschools @VMEPatriots
Hardcover, 2021
$18.99$9.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Creepy Carrots!
Aaron Reynolds
This time of year youngsters often want "scary" books only to decide that the books are too scary. Aaron Reynolds and Peter Brown's Creepy Carrots and Creepy Pair of Underwear provide youngsters fun reading. A third book will be released next summer.Happy reading! @collierschools
Hardcover, 2012
$19.99$9.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book