Comments on: Going Home: The Mystery of Animal Migration

By: Brenda Slaven

Brenda Slaven — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 19:16:53 +0000

Marianne Berkes visited Gardendale Elementary Magnet School in Brevard County. Her presentation with our fourth through sixth grade students included a wonderful reading of her “Going Home” book on animal migration. A number of sixth grade students each read a page of the story while the audience viewed the illustrations. Ms. Berkes provided factual information after each student read. This was a very effective presentation that held everyone’s interest. The book opens up conversations from kindergarteners to sixth graders. Everyone has something to say about each of the animals! We really enjoyed her visit!

By: Moe

Moe — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 20:46:12 +0000

I definitely enjoyed reading Going Home and would recommend it as well as give it as a gift.

By: June Parrilli

June Parrilli — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 19:00:00 +0000

Wow! Love it! I always like to get bang for my buck and I did with this book. As a teacher and/or media specialist there is so much that can be done with this book. It can be geared up or down for various grade levels. The rhyme is great: good writing sample. It is a good book for a readers theater, which we did at our school. This book can be easily tied into science as it makes for a super introduction to migration, specific animals and instincts. Math and mapping activities can be used in figuring how far and where each animal travels. On and on I can go. Marianne always packs her books with facts as well as teachers’ resources and tips. You won’t be disappointed! Did I mention how gorgeous the pictures are?

By: Melissa Causey

Melissa Causey — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 00:29:26 +0000

I am looking forward to using Going Home in my library story times on hibernation and migration. Up until now there wasn’t much out there on the topic for young children. Marianne conveys so much with such economy, and her rhyme scheme works very well. Well done!

Melissa Causey

By: Jean McAdam

Jean McAdam — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 18:58:13 +0000

All of Mariannes’s books are delightful but “Going Home” is a favorite of mine. As a retired teacher, I particularly appreciate the authentic science background and related activities and projects included. This makes it appropriate for children of a wide age and interest span. The book is also lots of fun!

Jean McAdam