Grace Maccarone
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Description
Grace Maccarone is a children’s book editor and the author of many books for young readers, including Miss Lina’s Ballerinas, illustrated by Christine Davenier, and the First Grade Friends series, illustrated by Betsy Lewin. She lives in Westchester, New York.
Books
Let's read about-- Ruby Bridges
Ruby Bridges was born during the time of segregation in the South. In 1960, she made history when she attended an all-white school. Follow her story and learn why we still celebrate her courage today.
The Best Teacher in the World
Bunny's favorite teacher, Mrs. Darcy, teaches Bunny not to be afraid to ask questions.
Bless me
A bedtime prayer in which children express thanks for all the things that are important to them.
Clifford and the bath
Learn to read with Clifford and his friends. In this story, we are learning about the sound "th" as in "bath."
At bat (Phonics Fun Reading Program)
Learn to read with Clifford and his friends. In this story, we are learning about the "b" sound.
The 100th day
"It's the one hundredth day of school! What hundred things will the kids in Miss Popper's class collect?"--P. of cover.
Miss Lina's ballerinas and the prince
In this sequel to "Miss Lina's ballerinas," the girls in the dance class have to go to the zoo to retrieve a somewhat reluctant boy who will dance in the show with them.
Cars! cars! cars!
Simple rhymes and pictures portray many different kinds of cars.
Clifford and the jet (Phonics Fun Reading Program)
Learn to read with Clifford and his friends. In this story, we are learning about the "j" and "ab" sounds.
Soccer game!
Brief rhyming text follows a group of children through some exciting plays during a soccer game.
"What is that?" said the cat
An assortment of animals tries different ways to get a big box open, only to be VERY surprised by what is inside.
The sword in the stone
A simple retelling of one of the legends of King Arthur. Britain has no king and everyone is fighting each other. Merlin the magician decides to hold a tournament to find a new king. But who will be able to pull the sword from the stone? Suggested level: junior, primary.
Baby visits grandma and grandpa
Baby visits his loving grandparents. On board pages.