It's Fall, Dear Dragon
2009
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3.22
Average Rating
32
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A boy meets his pet dragon after school to rake and jump in leaves, carve a pumpkin, and enjoy a pretty fall day. These fictional Dear Dragon books by popular author, Margaret Hillert, can now be paired with the nonfiction Read and Discover series. Each Read and Discover book has a fictional Dear Dragon book on the same topic. This allows you to incorporate "Twin Text" to support the balance of reading nonfiction and fiction that is an integral goal of the CCSS. Research cites that twin texts help encourage the enjoyment of reading while capitalizing on students' fascination with facts.
Avg Rating
3.22
Number of Ratings
27
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Author
Margaret Hillert
Author · 74 books
Margaret Hillert has written over 80 books for children who are just learning to read. Her books have been translated into many languages and have helped children throughout the world learn to read. She first started writing poetry as a child and has continued to write for children and adults throughout her life. As a first grade teacher, Margaret realized that the books available for students just learning to read were beyond their comprehension. She then began to write her easy readers and poetry for children. Her first collection of poetry Farther Than Far was published in 1969. Her many awards include the Chicago Children's Reading Round Table Annual Award for outstanding contributions to the field of children's literature. Other honors include the David W. Longe Prize and the Michigan Bookwoman of the Year Award. A teacher for 34 years, she is now retired and lives in Michigan where she continues to write stories and poetry.
