Brief reviews and thoughts about children's and young adult books by Minnesota authors (or illustrators), or about Minnesota. If I get the urge, it may also include ideas for using the books in the classroom. The emphasis is on books published since 1995, but don't be surprised if an oldie-but-goodie slips in occasionally.
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Weird Minnesota
Minnesota is known for its lakes, Mississippi headwaters, famous people in politics, business, and mythology. But the state also has its share of weirdness--from UFOs over Duluth, to jackalopes and hodags, the SPAM museum, milk carton boat races, and super-sized statues of man and beast--there are enough strange and weird features around this state to fill a book--which is exactly what Eric Dregni has done. Great fun to browse....or read cover to cover.
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