Andrea Knight

Teacher · Learner · Author

Who Was George Washington Carver?

Who was George Washington Carver and why is he still remembered today? If you're a serious gardener, you may already know quite a few details about his life's work. If you're a first or second grader, though, you probably don't. We love poring over all the books in our library. If we can't find what we're looking for there, then you'll surely find us in our local bookstores. When we were … [Read more...]

Black History Month Books for Children

Black History Month is coming up soon... time to get our read-aloud basket stocked with the best books. If you're also working with first and second graders, you know finding books that aren't overwhelming can sometimes be a challenge. We've been working to collect our favorites over the last few years. Now, our shelves are filled with the courageous stories of people like Rosa Parks, Ruby … [Read more...]

What Is Inauguration Day?

Inauguration Day is right around the corner, but many kids don't fully understand what happens on that day. It's typical for us to plan election activities for our students. However, we don't always give the inauguration the same amount of attention. This time around, I'm going to see this process all the way to the finish line. First though, we couldn't find a simple book about Inauguration … [Read more...]

Let’s Get Ready for Christmas Eve!

This time of year brings a rich variety of holiday traditions with it. For children who observe Christmas Eve, this special night is an exciting time, full of anticipation for the morning ahead. Let's be ready for it! Start by gathering up your favorite Christmas books. Honestly, there are so many to choose from, it's almost overwhelming. Specific to Santa, we love these: Santa Claus, … [Read more...]

Yetis Are the Worst

Yetis are the worst! Or are they? At the beginning of this story, Gilbert the goblin certainly thinks so. And he's on a mission to convince the reader to have the same opinion. Alex Willan's picture book starts out with Gilbert making the case for goblins being mysterious ... a trait Gilbert seems very serious about having. Gilbert: "Did you know that we goblins can be quite secretive? We lurk … [Read more...]