Il cavallo magico. Ediz. illustrata

This wonderful tale by Russell Hoban is a perfect fit for Quentin Blake's loose and vibrant ink and watercolors. We've loved reading this one at home with our kids.

This seemed a bit like the result of a writing prompt or workshop challenge - write a story about something found in your trash (popsicle sticks) and a social issue (financial struggles). It makes a bit more sense when you realize it was published posthumously. Perhaps Mr. Hoban would not have chose Leggi tutto

The ice-pop sticks that Rosie collects dream of being more than just a stick in a box. They dream of being a horse! Of course Rosie doesn't know this until one night she wishes her box was "a chest full of treasure to pay bills with" so her family won't worry so much anymore. Amazingly her wish come Leggi tutto

Why shouldn't iceblock sticks dream of being a horse?! We imbue all sorts of things, on a regular basis, with human characteristics. Heavens, Hans Christian Andersen gave us a tin soldier many, many years ago, and I just love The Velveteen Rabbit , And our cars. So I'm okay with iceblock sticks being Leggi tutto

Great book to spark children's own story writing. I used this for a series of lessons with one of my tutees. She created her own story based on this book - but named it 'Lucy's Magic Unicorn'. She loved the autonomy she had to create her own version of the story, but appreciated having some inspirat Leggi tutto

This colorful book was magical and adventurous. I only gave it three stars since the transitions were rough and the ideas were a bit far-fetched, but it was a fun read that I think kids would enjoy. Guided Reading: N/A (estimated J) ATOS: 3.3 Six Traits: Ideas, Presentation

The girl collects popsicle sticks and they make themselves into a picture horse. The next day when she wakes up, there's a horse in her room! They hunt for pirate treasure.

A beautiful and fun magical book about a girl who’s family is struggling. Creative, moral, lovely story to help inspire and guide.