Dr. Mary Roche
@marygtroche.bsky.social
Author, bookworm, Ed Consultant. Creator of CT&BT dialogic pedagogy approach. Likes: chns lit, picbooks, action research. Co-founder of NEARI. Views all mine.
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#ChristmasRead No6 is a very popular choice by all accounts
December 6, 2025 at 7:54 PM
#ChristmasRead No6 is a very popular choice by all accounts
Reading it right now!
December 5, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Reading it right now!
#ChristmasRead No5.
Tonight's choice was a sweet little story - Puppy's First Christmas. The 3 and a half year old Granddote really LOVED it. It was SUPER GOOD.
The 5 and a half 'liked it', too.
Tonight's choice was a sweet little story - Puppy's First Christmas. The 3 and a half year old Granddote really LOVED it. It was SUPER GOOD.
The 5 and a half 'liked it', too.
December 5, 2025 at 9:22 PM
#ChristmasRead No5.
Tonight's choice was a sweet little story - Puppy's First Christmas. The 3 and a half year old Granddote really LOVED it. It was SUPER GOOD.
The 5 and a half 'liked it', too.
Tonight's choice was a sweet little story - Puppy's First Christmas. The 3 and a half year old Granddote really LOVED it. It was SUPER GOOD.
The 5 and a half 'liked it', too.
#kidsbooksfriday Most good picturebooks are sophisticated enough to provide philosophical food for thought for any agegroup. The Australians are great: think #MargaretWild #ShaunTan
However there are picturebooks that are too serious in topic for smallies. #ArminGreder's books for example.
However there are picturebooks that are too serious in topic for smallies. #ArminGreder's books for example.
December 5, 2025 at 8:12 AM
#kidsbooksfriday Most good picturebooks are sophisticated enough to provide philosophical food for thought for any agegroup. The Australians are great: think #MargaretWild #ShaunTan
However there are picturebooks that are too serious in topic for smallies. #ArminGreder's books for example.
However there are picturebooks that are too serious in topic for smallies. #ArminGreder's books for example.
And #ChristmasRead No4 is - Refuge. A timely and timeless story.
December 4, 2025 at 8:30 PM
And #ChristmasRead No4 is - Refuge. A timely and timeless story.
#ChristmasRead No3 is, for me, a wonderfully nostalgic Ladybird book - The Wise Robin. I remember my Mom reading it to me a LONG time ago.
December 3, 2025 at 8:09 PM
#ChristmasRead No3 is, for me, a wonderfully nostalgic Ladybird book - The Wise Robin. I remember my Mom reading it to me a LONG time ago.
#ChristmasRead No2 is ...
The Snowy Day
The Snowy Day
December 2, 2025 at 8:13 PM
#ChristmasRead No2 is ...
The Snowy Day
The Snowy Day
AND ... Christmas Read No 1 is (drum roll) How The Grinch Stole Christmas.
December 1, 2025 at 10:57 PM
AND ... Christmas Read No 1 is (drum roll) How The Grinch Stole Christmas.
I am planning to get this soon
November 29, 2025 at 2:27 PM
I am planning to get this soon
Not home grown, but homemade - the Granddotes helped me make cookies, brown scones and porridge bread this morning ( there were 16 cookies ...). One family member picks all the raisins out of muesli, so into the scones and bread they go.
November 29, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Not home grown, but homemade - the Granddotes helped me make cookies, brown scones and porridge bread this morning ( there were 16 cookies ...). One family member picks all the raisins out of muesli, so into the scones and bread they go.
Well, the 24 Christmas/Winter Books are ready!! All set for Dec 1st. @bookwormthurles.bsky.social @jobowers.bsky.social @mariannedoherty.bsky.social @charliehacking.bsky.social
November 24, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Well, the 24 Christmas/Winter Books are ready!! All set for Dec 1st. @bookwormthurles.bsky.social @jobowers.bsky.social @mariannedoherty.bsky.social @charliehacking.bsky.social
Oh look! I just HAVE to include this!!! My Mom read it to me. Oh how I loved that story.
November 24, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Oh look! I just HAVE to include this!!! My Mom read it to me. Oh how I loved that story.
And, after another trawl through the #ChristmasPicturebooks, more appeared. Still looking for The Jolly Christmas Postman, though.
November 21, 2025 at 4:45 PM
And, after another trawl through the #ChristmasPicturebooks, more appeared. Still looking for The Jolly Christmas Postman, though.
Here's a nice readaloud idea for Parents/Teachers in the buildup to Christmas. Wrap all Xmas/Winter books up individually and read 1 a day from Dec 1st.
@mariannedoherty.bsky.social @martingalway.bsky.social @charliehacking.bsky.social @nikkigamble.bsky.social @jobowers.bsky.social #ChristmasReads
@mariannedoherty.bsky.social @martingalway.bsky.social @charliehacking.bsky.social @nikkigamble.bsky.social @jobowers.bsky.social #ChristmasReads
November 21, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Here's a nice readaloud idea for Parents/Teachers in the buildup to Christmas. Wrap all Xmas/Winter books up individually and read 1 a day from Dec 1st.
@mariannedoherty.bsky.social @martingalway.bsky.social @charliehacking.bsky.social @nikkigamble.bsky.social @jobowers.bsky.social #ChristmasReads
@mariannedoherty.bsky.social @martingalway.bsky.social @charliehacking.bsky.social @nikkigamble.bsky.social @jobowers.bsky.social #ChristmasReads
November 21, 2025 at 9:38 AM
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November 21, 2025 at 9:32 AM
It's "Guess Again" by the inimitable and zany Mac Barnett with great illustration by Adam Rex
November 14, 2025 at 10:43 AM
It's "Guess Again" by the inimitable and zany Mac Barnett with great illustration by Adam Rex
This book never gets old. It's a favourite here with the grandsons.
November 14, 2025 at 10:41 AM
This book never gets old. It's a favourite here with the grandsons.
Well, these two came to mind immediately.
November 14, 2025 at 8:16 AM
Well, these two came to mind immediately.
David Macaulay's books - particularly his architectural series - have always fascinated children who love NF.
Think of an Eel shows how a NF text can be both factual and lyrical.
Both old now but timeless.
Think of an Eel shows how a NF text can be both factual and lyrical.
Both old now but timeless.
November 7, 2025 at 9:35 AM
David Macaulay's books - particularly his architectural series - have always fascinated children who love NF.
Think of an Eel shows how a NF text can be both factual and lyrical.
Both old now but timeless.
Think of an Eel shows how a NF text can be both factual and lyrical.
Both old now but timeless.
These are great. And we read There's a Ghost in this House this morning after breakfast!
November 1, 2025 at 2:52 PM
These are great. And we read There's a Ghost in this House this morning after breakfast!
Here's what she said on X:
October 10, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Here's what she said on X:
Here's her post on X
October 10, 2025 at 8:27 AM
Here's her post on X
#KidsBooksFriday
These 2 books came to mind immediately. Both have a lovely message about overcoming literacy delays.
These 2 books came to mind immediately. Both have a lovely message about overcoming literacy delays.
October 3, 2025 at 4:28 PM
#KidsBooksFriday
These 2 books came to mind immediately. Both have a lovely message about overcoming literacy delays.
These 2 books came to mind immediately. Both have a lovely message about overcoming literacy delays.