Linda Ashman
Children's Book Author
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BooksFor teachers, librarians, and parents--
Feel free to download and reproduce the Teaching Guides available below for teaching ideas, activity suggestions and Word Search/ CREAKY OLD HOUSE: A Topsy-Turvy Tale of a Real Fixer-Upper
Teaching Themes * Homes * Old houses * Chain of events (one small change leads to bigger and bigger changes) * Humor * Writing in Rhyme COME TO THE CASTLE!
A Visit to a Castle in Thirteenth Century England Teaching Themes * Middle Ages (especially 13th Century England) * Castle Life * Knights and Jousting * Readers' Theatre * Poetry * Illuminated Manuscripts, Art of this Period WHEN I WAS KING
Teaching Themes * Adjusting to a new sibling * Dealing with jealousy and anger * Growing up  M is for MISCHIEF Teaching Ideas (625.6KB) Stella, Unleashed Teaching Ideas (324.5KB) |
Click on titles for more information:Coming August 4th
CREAKY OLD HOUSE: A Topsy-Turvy Tale of a Real Fixer-Upper
An exuberant tale of a big, boisterous family and their beloved old home. New
COME TO THE CASTLE!
A Visit to a Castle in Thirteenth Century England
"Quirky, sarcastic, and rather educational, too." BOOKLIST WHEN I WAS KING
"This one's a keeper." SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL M IS FOR MISCHIEF
"Ashman's poetic portraits are packed with lots of tasty assonance and alliteration." Starred Review, PUBLISHERS WEEKLY STELLA, UNLEASHED:
Notes from the Doghouse
"A hilarious look at the world through the sharp eyes and nose of a dog." SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS Other Books
BABIES ON THE GO
"A 10 on the "aw"-inspiring scale." PUBLISHERS WEEKLY CASTLES, CAVES & HONEYCOMBS
"Beautifully crafted and satisfying." Starred Review, BOOKLIST TO THE BEACH!
"A family outing gone hilariously awry." BOOKLIST STARRY SAFARI
"A rip-roaring, exciting excursion." SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL RUB-A-DUB SUB
An "enchanting ride." PUBLISHERS WEEKLY MAMA'S DAY
A "lovely reverie on the joys of being alive and being loved." Starred Review, PUBLISHERS WEEKLY WHAT COULD BE BETTER THAN THIS?
"Youngsters will find nothing but comfort in these pages." KIRKUS CAN YOU MAKE A PIGGY GIGGLE?
"Vibrant, playful text . . . excellent for storytimes." SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL DESMOND & THE NAUGHTYBUGS
"A lighthearted look at bad behavior." KIRKUS THE ESSENTIAL
WORLDWIDE MONSTER GUIDE
"As pithy and clever as Ogden Nash at his best." Starred Review, KIRKUS MAXWELL'S MAGIC MIX-UP
"A riotous adventure." HORN BOOK MAGAZINE JUST ANOTHER MORNING
"Ashman captures the non-stop action in rollicking rhyme." KIRKUS HOW TO MAKE A NIGHT
A "captivating collaboration." Starred Review, KIRKUS SAILING OFF TO SLEEP
"A splendid bedtime fantasy." KIRKUS THE TALE OF WAGMORE GENTLY
Wagmore is "a charming, gentle hero." KIRKUS REVIEWS |
