By: Lola M. Schaefer
Illustrated By: Barbara Bash

• Intended for Grades: 1-3

• Ages: 4-8

• Summary: What's Up, What's Down is about what is up and what is down depending on where you are in the world, and what you may be.  This book takes us on a journey through the eyes of other things in our world. The world appears different to all of us depending on what perspective one has, and this book fills our imaginations with the views others have on the world around us.

• About the Author: Lola M. Schaefer lives in Georgia with her husband Ted. She was a teacher for eighteen years and taught kindergarten through seventh grade. She graduated college and received her B.A. in Education from Indiana University. As a previous teacher and writing consultant, Lola M. Schaefer has written over 200 children's books! Lola M. Schaefer travels all over the country visiting schools and providing information on effective classroom strategies on writing workshop, the craft of writing, and different genre structures.  To learn more about this author visit her website.

• Before You Begin: Print off this LIST so you are sure to complete each activity!