Bluebonnet books

 Title: Scary Stories for Young Foxes
Genre: Fiction   
Author: Christian McKay Heidicker 
Major awards: Bluebonnet 
Age group: 9-12 years


Teacher Evaluation: As a teacher, I'm not sure if I would allow my students to read this book. It is a little bit on the darker side and I don''t how they would comprehend the book. I would want to make sure they are at the level or age to read these kind of books. Therefore, fourth or firth grade would enjoy this book.

Summary: The book is about two foxes who were separated from each other. They try to find their way back home in the cruel world by themselves. Not only are they haunted by their surrounding but their inner self are being haunted too. 




Title: The Secret Garden of George Washington Carver 
Genre: Biogprahy   
Author: Gene Barretta 
Major awards: Bluebonnet 
Age group: 4-8 years


Teacher Evaluation: I would want to read aloud this book to my students because they might relate to George. Third or fourth grade would enjoy this book because it is around George's age and they can learn or be inspire by them. 

Summary: This books is about George Washington's secrete garden. It talks about how he nurture and cared for his garden. The garden has a bigger significance than just a regular garden. 


Title: The Best of Iggy
Genre: Fiction   
Author: Annie Barrows 
Major awards: Bluebonnet 
Age group: 7-10 years


Teacher Evaluation: I would read aloud this book in 3rd or 4th grade class. Kids would get a good laugh reading what Iggy does and has to say. They will be able to understand his jokes and point of view. 

Summary: This book is about a 9 year old named Iggy. He seems be a bad kid. However, he does not think he's "bad" or is bad all the time. If he did not hurt anyone, then he didn't do anything bad. 

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