During my substitute teaching activities, I recently discovered two books that second graders enjoyed. The teacher had left these for me to read if I had time.
I selected The Scarecrow’s Dance by Jane Yolen and Crow Call by Lois Lowry.
They liked the rhyming in The Scarecrow’s Dance. Also, the illustrations are lovely. The youngsters liked those, too. Since I write children’s stories and poetry, I’m always inspired when I find a really good book that appeals to the...
