<![CDATA[Valerie Price

<![CDATA[Valerie Price - Blog]]>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 10:17:02 -0700Weebly<![CDATA[Sharing a List with 3 of my Companies]]>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 20:20:48 GMThttp://www.vpbooksellers.com/blog/sharing-a-list-with-3-of-my-companiesHave you been building a wishlist with ABDO, Lerner, or FlutterBee?
I'd be happy to provide a quote with all available special offers and discounts applied so you can see exactly how far your budget can go. Need help sending your wishlist? The video below walks you through the process step-by-step, making it quick and easy to share your list with me.

]]><![CDATA[FlutterBee Fun Halloween Books]]>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:45:51 GMThttp://www.vpbooksellers.com/blog/flutterbee-fun-halloween-booksFlutterBee has some great Halloween books that won't make your students flutter in fear. Check out these fun fiction and nonfiction Halloween-themed books.

]]><![CDATA[More...Happy Birthday usa!]]>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 21:14:03 GMThttp://www.vpbooksellers.com/blog/morehappy-birthday-usaCheck out ABDO's great America 250th Anniversary books.

]]><![CDATA[Happy 250th Birthday America]]>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 21:07:07 GMThttp://www.vpbooksellers.com/blog/february-05th-2026Is your USA section of the library ready for the big birthday? Are your US symbols and landmarks up-to-date? Do your students know about the Revolutionary war or about the famous documents that are crucial to the history of our country? They can be. Check out these two publisher's new series to celebrate the 250 years of our nation.

]]><![CDATA[Along Came a Spider: Bird! in Spring]]>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 22:42:24 GMThttp://www.vpbooksellers.com/blog/along-came-a-spider-bird-in-spring

Bird is finally out on his own, but he’s having a hard time. Finding the perfect tree is anything but easy. Building a perfect nest isn’t going well. As for making friends? That’s proving to be the biggest test of all. That’s when Spider swings by, catching Bird’s eye. But they can’t possibly be best friends . . . or can they?

School Library JournalReviewed on 19 November 2025
“McGrath has crafted a sweet and silly friendship story that hits the right notes for transitional readers.”—School Library Journal
Kirkus ReviewsReviewed on 6 October 2025
“This sweet comic marks the beginning of a beautiful, blossoming friendship.”—Kirkus Reviews

]]><![CDATA[Lightning Bolt Books- Creepy Creatures RL 2]]>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 22:12:13 GMThttp://www.vpbooksellers.com/blog/lightning-bolt-books-creepy-creatures-rl-2Lerner Books has a great series called Creepy Creatures. From birds high in the sky to fish deep in the ocean, spooky creatures live all over! Readers learn all about these animals through vivid photos and accessible text. And best yet, when you order through me, get 10 free books when you spend $500.

Each title in this series provides a few interesting facts about five or six animals. The creepiness of the creatures usually stems from their appearance or their dangerous qualities, and sometimes both. A spread about the spiny bush viper, for instance, describes its poisonous venom and the size and texture of its scales, with data about length and habitat added in photo captions. The brief information is well supported with large photographs that capture the distinct features noted in the text, like babirusa’s tusks or the teeth of the angler fish. The main text wraps up with a reminder that most animals that appear scary are actually harmless. Closing spreads include a “Spooky or Cute” page, highlighting creatures like the assassin caterpillar, whose spikes are bright-colored but poisonous. VERDICT Brief but appealing introductions to some especially interesting animals.

]]><![CDATA[Mitchell Lane Books]]>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 22:04:06 GMThttp://www.vpbooksellers.com/blog/mitchell-lane-booksCheck out this great series from Mitchell Lane and reviewed by SLJ. Most of the insects in this series are rarely covered in children’s books. Titles feature straightforward descriptions of characteristics and behaviors, accompanied by large photographs spanning a page and a half. Unique qualities, like the Matabele ant’s termite predation and the popularity of mopane worms as food for humans, are highlighted. Though there is plenty of intriguing information, the presentations are not always smooth and complete. Readers learn how Madagascar hissing cockroaches hiss, for example, but nothing about how that aids their survival. Some text boxes pack in too many facts. Photographs capture the unusual aspects of each insect fairly well, though not all directly support the textual content.
VERDICT: Worth considering for comprehensive insect species coverage.

]]><![CDATA[Women's History Month]]>Tue, 11 Feb 2025 19:28:47 GMThttp://www.vpbooksellers.com/blog/womens-history-monthIs your Women's History section up to date? Are you looking for something new for that section? Check out these great books. Click on the picture and the link will take you to the website.

]]><![CDATA[Biographies for younger readers]]>Wed, 11 Dec 2024 00:16:22 GMThttp://www.vpbooksellers.com/blog/biographies-for-younger-readersCheck out these great biographies. Let me know if you would like to add them to your library. Mitchell Lane has a lot of additional excellent books and their Spring titles are ready for purchase now. https://mitchelllanepub.com/

]]><![CDATA[Wonder books by child's world]]>Tue, 03 Dec 2024 21:24:31 GMThttp://www.vpbooksellers.com/blog/wonder-books-by-childs-worldWonder Books by Child's World are written for grades 1-3. The text is a bit meatier with more words on a page but still on a first grade reading level. Each book has: Activities for further learning, Author/Illustrator biography, Educational front/back matter, Glossary of key words, Index, Infographics, Informative sidebars, Phonetics, Photo captions, Sources for further research, Suggested websites, and Table of Contents. Check out this video on Wonder Books and you can pick up one of the following special offers.
$500/10 free or $50 Amazon card w/ $500 or Buy Library bound get ebook free $500 minimum

]]><![CDATA[Military Books]]>Thu, 07 Nov 2024 22:49:34 GMThttp://www.vpbooksellers.com/blog/military-booksWith Veterans Day upon us, take a look at these wonderful books about the Military. These books come from a variety of my publishers. Be cure to let me know if I can help you find Military books for your library.

]]><![CDATA[Great Scary series for younger readers]]>Tue, 29 Oct 2024 03:22:11 GMThttp://www.vpbooksellers.com/blog/great-scary-series-for-younger-readers

Check out these great primary level scary books from Mitchell Lane Publishers. Let me help you get them for your library.

Reviewed by School Library Journal (April 1, 2023)
Gr 2-4-Most kids love animals and ghost stories, so this well-written series for younger students about four-legged hauntings is a great combination. Readers get some tantalizing, not-too-scary thrills from the tales and learn interesting and worthwhile facts about famous locales. Each slim volume, written with short readable sentences, sets up its story with information about the historical and geographic setting including location, the ghost's origins, description, sightings, and witnesses. The handsomely designed series includes vivid display headings, high-quality photos, illustrations, engravings, and historical images to amplify the stories' impact. Additionally, text is set in stark white type against black backgrounds and appear in colored-framed boxes against black to heighten the spookiness factor. Unfamiliar vocabulary is set in yellow type and new words are defined in the glossary (with no pronunciation guides) and, occasionally, in context. Other back matter features include a works consulted list, "Find Out More" (a short bibliography of books and websites), and an index. VERDICT Recommended for public and school collections. This will meet the demand of readers who appreciate ghost stories, and will serve striving readers. Ask students which stories they most believe and/or which seem most plausible, and why. © Copyright 2023. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

]]><![CDATA[Digital Citizenship]]>Wed, 25 Sep 2024 19:13:45 GMThttp://www.vpbooksellers.com/blog/digital-citizenshipDigital Citizenship week is coming. Are you prepared? Look at these great bookab about coding that would make your lessons even more exciting. Hurry and order so you can get them in time. This set is from Bellwether and can be purchased through me on Flutterbee.

]]><![CDATA[UT, Titans and taylor books (and a Travis or two)]]>Tue, 10 Sep 2024 18:36:21 GMThttp://www.vpbooksellers.com/blog/ut-titans-and-taylor-books-and-a-travis-or-two

]]><![CDATA[Great New Picture books from the Creative Company]]>Tue, 20 Aug 2024 19:01:42 GMThttp://www.vpbooksellers.com/blog/great-new-picture-books-from-the-creative-companyCheck out these great picture books that come to you from JAppleseed which is now a part of The Creative Company. Check out the catalog below. Let me know if I can help you get these great books for your library.

]]><![CDATA[New Capstone Book Video]]>Thu, 08 Aug 2024 21:53:46 GMThttp://www.vpbooksellers.com/blog/new-capstone-book-videoI am making a video for each company to booktalk a few books that I think the students will really love. I am going to try to keep it to 10 minutes or less, but feel free to watch it at 1.5 speed. Since I am a Texan every syllable is drawn out and fast may be better!

]]><![CDATA[Decodables]]>Fri, 02 Aug 2024 20:48:10 GMThttp://www.vpbooksellers.com/blog/decodablesDecodables are very popular this year and we have some great ones. I will highlight two publisher's series. Capstone has a new Stairways series of leveled fiction books that come with ideas for using the books and extended learning activities. Nonfiction Decodables by Jump! and fiction Supersonic Phonics by Bearport can be purchased through Flutterbee. The Jump! series and Bearport series follow the same level and color bands making it easy to move from one series to the other.

]]><![CDATA[New PebbleGo Articles]]>Fri, 02 Aug 2024 20:03:46 GMThttp://www.vpbooksellers.com/blog/new-pebblego-articlesFriday, July 26 was new release Friday for the Fall new articles on PebbleGo and PebbleGo Next. Check them out. Don't have PebbleGo or Next, let me know and I will get you a quote. I can also get you a free trial if you are interested and don't forget Social Studies and Science in English and Spanish are free on TEL.

]]><![CDATA[Two great new titles from Capstone]]>Mon, 03 Jun 2024 19:34:19 GMThttp://www.vpbooksellers.com/blog/two-great-new-titles-from-capstoneCapstone Publishing presents many new books for the fall, but here are two of my favorites.

]]><![CDATA[Summer Choice Board]]>Fri, 17 May 2024 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.vpbooksellers.com/blog/summer-choice-board7819079Have a great summer. I hope to get to meet with some of you this summer or early fall to talk about PebbleGo for next year. Enjoy this last Choice Board of the year to use with TEL's Science PebbleGo. Email me with any questions vaprice@mac.com. Here is the link to upload the choice board to your own files. Choice Board

]]><![CDATA[PebbleGo Walkthrough]]>Fri, 17 May 2024 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.vpbooksellers.com/blog/pebblego-walkthrough

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]]><![CDATA[Career Month is November]]>Wed, 01 May 2024 16:13:13 GMThttp://www.vpbooksellers.com/blog/career-month-is-november

It is not too early to start making your wish lists for next year. November is Career Month and look at these great books by Jump! Your teachers and students will love having these added to your collection.

]]><![CDATA[Women's History Books from Reycraft]]>Thu, 07 Mar 2024 21:40:51 GMThttp://www.vpbooksellers.com/blog/womens-history-books-from-reycraftThese great books by Reycraft can be purchased through Crabtree.

]]><![CDATA[SEL CONCEPTS ON JUMP!]]>Thu, 07 Mar 2024 21:32:09 GMThttp://www.vpbooksellers.com/blog/sel-concepts-on-jumpJump! available through J Appleseed is showcasing some great SEL books starring adorable forest animals.

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