Babymouse: Our Hero
by Jennifer L. Holm and Matthew Holm
91 Pages
This graphic book is about a mouse, named Babymouse who is like a typical kindergartner. She is everyone’s hero. Her life is wonderful except for gym class. She HATES dodge ball. Babymouse decides to prepare for dodge ball by practicing with her best friend, Wilson. Babynouse becomes prepared to play the game in gym class. She wins the game and defeats her worst enemy!
Personal Rating-3
I am not a big fan of graphic books so my opinion of this book will not really be a valid source to use to judge this book. I thought the plot of this comic strip was boring. The story tended to jump around a lot and you had to use a lot of context clues to figure out what was actually happening in the book.
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
The Little Engine That Could
The Little Engine That Could
by Watty Piper
Illustrated by Lois Lenski
http://www.childrensbooksonline.org/Little_Engine_that_Could/
In this story, an engine is trying to take some food and toys to some boys and girls that live up on a mountain. The engine breaks down and cannot move. Several different engines pass the engine while she is broke down but none of them offer to help her and the toys make it to the mountain. However, a little blue engine comes along and asks if they need help. The engine tells the little blue engine that she needs help getting up the mountain. The little blue engine says “I think I can, I think I can, I think I can”. The little blue engine helps out and they are able to reach their destination.
Personal Rating-5
This book is great because it demonstrates determination. It also demonstrates being a good friend and helping someone out when they are in need. Reading this book online was a neat experience because I have never done that before. It was different clicking on a button to turn the page instead of being able to just flip the page myself! This is a great source for children to use to find books. The database has a lot of titles to chose from.
by Watty Piper
Illustrated by Lois Lenski
http://www.childrensbooksonline.org/Little_Engine_that_Could/
In this story, an engine is trying to take some food and toys to some boys and girls that live up on a mountain. The engine breaks down and cannot move. Several different engines pass the engine while she is broke down but none of them offer to help her and the toys make it to the mountain. However, a little blue engine comes along and asks if they need help. The engine tells the little blue engine that she needs help getting up the mountain. The little blue engine says “I think I can, I think I can, I think I can”. The little blue engine helps out and they are able to reach their destination.
Personal Rating-5
This book is great because it demonstrates determination. It also demonstrates being a good friend and helping someone out when they are in need. Reading this book online was a neat experience because I have never done that before. It was different clicking on a button to turn the page instead of being able to just flip the page myself! This is a great source for children to use to find books. The database has a lot of titles to chose from.
In Daddy's Arms I Am Tall
In Daddy’s Arms I Am Tall
Illustrated by Javaka Steptoe
32 Pages
This is a collection of poems about individuals and their fathers. The poems discuss close relationships that these individuals have with their fathers. A few of the poems talk about how fathers are safe and secure. Other poems tell how fathers are idles or heroes.
Personal Rating-5
I think this might be my new favorite book. My dad means the world to me and I could relate to a lot of the poems in this book. Each poem is unique and describes why a dad is important to the person writing the poem. Fathers are a significant part of a person’s development and I think It’s neat that a book of poems has been put together to celebrate their significance.
Illustrated by Javaka Steptoe
32 Pages
This is a collection of poems about individuals and their fathers. The poems discuss close relationships that these individuals have with their fathers. A few of the poems talk about how fathers are safe and secure. Other poems tell how fathers are idles or heroes.
Personal Rating-5
I think this might be my new favorite book. My dad means the world to me and I could relate to a lot of the poems in this book. Each poem is unique and describes why a dad is important to the person writing the poem. Fathers are a significant part of a person’s development and I think It’s neat that a book of poems has been put together to celebrate their significance.
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
by J.K. Rowling
352 Pages
This book is about Harry’s second year at Hogwarts. Classes are getting harder and Harry things that he can understand what Snakes are saying. Harry keeps thinking that he hears something in the pipes at Hogwarts but is having a hard time figuring out what it is. Meanwhile, Harry finds a diary that was written by someone named Tom Riddle. Harry decides to get rid of the journal and Ginny Weasley snatches it up. Later in the book the Hogwarts School is shocked when they discover one day that there is a secret Chamber at the school and that it has once again been opened. Harry, Ron, and Hermione set out to solve this mystery.
Personal Rating-5
As I said in my review of the Sorcerer’s Stone, I love Harry Potter. In this book, J.K. Rowling meets the expectation of a second successful book. This book is just as clever as the first and is just as exciting to read as the first. However, I can understand why this book has been banned from certain libraries. The end of the book is very dark. The book talks about Harry stabbing the diary which symbolizes killing Tom Riddle. Blood gushes out of the book which makes the scene of the death very vivid and maybe even disturbing to young readers. I can understand why some people do not want young readers reading this book. Even thought I enjoyed this book, it is a little too violent for young readers to experience.
by J.K. Rowling
352 Pages
This book is about Harry’s second year at Hogwarts. Classes are getting harder and Harry things that he can understand what Snakes are saying. Harry keeps thinking that he hears something in the pipes at Hogwarts but is having a hard time figuring out what it is. Meanwhile, Harry finds a diary that was written by someone named Tom Riddle. Harry decides to get rid of the journal and Ginny Weasley snatches it up. Later in the book the Hogwarts School is shocked when they discover one day that there is a secret Chamber at the school and that it has once again been opened. Harry, Ron, and Hermione set out to solve this mystery.
Personal Rating-5
As I said in my review of the Sorcerer’s Stone, I love Harry Potter. In this book, J.K. Rowling meets the expectation of a second successful book. This book is just as clever as the first and is just as exciting to read as the first. However, I can understand why this book has been banned from certain libraries. The end of the book is very dark. The book talks about Harry stabbing the diary which symbolizes killing Tom Riddle. Blood gushes out of the book which makes the scene of the death very vivid and maybe even disturbing to young readers. I can understand why some people do not want young readers reading this book. Even thought I enjoyed this book, it is a little too violent for young readers to experience.
Susan B. Anthony
Susan B. Anthony
by Stephanie Sammartion McPherson
48 Pages
Susan B. Anthony realized early in life that men always seemed to make more money than women. She thought this was wrong. Susan also thought that slavery was wrong and that something needed to be done about that. Susan became good friends with Elizabeth Stanton and they decided to work together to fight for Civil Rights for all. After the war ended, the two worked to gain the right to vote for women. They discovered that the 14th Amendment was going to be altered so they thought this was the perfect opportunity for women to gain the right to vote. This did not happen. Then the 15th Amendment was formed and it gave males of all races the right to vote, but it did nothing to give women the right to vote. This caused Susan B. Anthony to become angry and she decided to fight harder for equal rights for women. Susan voted in an election once and was then arrested because women did not have the right to vote.
Personal Rating-5
This book too contains a lot of information about Susan B. Anthony even though the book is not that long. The book author does an excellent job proving the point that Susan B. Anthony did not win the right to vote for woman. She did however start the fight for woman to gain the right to vote. This is another book that would be good for readers that struggle with reading to read. The print is big so they would be able to read this and learn a lot about Susan B. Anthony at the same time. This will help the reader feel successful and be encouraged to read!
by Stephanie Sammartion McPherson
48 Pages
Susan B. Anthony realized early in life that men always seemed to make more money than women. She thought this was wrong. Susan also thought that slavery was wrong and that something needed to be done about that. Susan became good friends with Elizabeth Stanton and they decided to work together to fight for Civil Rights for all. After the war ended, the two worked to gain the right to vote for women. They discovered that the 14th Amendment was going to be altered so they thought this was the perfect opportunity for women to gain the right to vote. This did not happen. Then the 15th Amendment was formed and it gave males of all races the right to vote, but it did nothing to give women the right to vote. This caused Susan B. Anthony to become angry and she decided to fight harder for equal rights for women. Susan voted in an election once and was then arrested because women did not have the right to vote.
Personal Rating-5
This book too contains a lot of information about Susan B. Anthony even though the book is not that long. The book author does an excellent job proving the point that Susan B. Anthony did not win the right to vote for woman. She did however start the fight for woman to gain the right to vote. This is another book that would be good for readers that struggle with reading to read. The print is big so they would be able to read this and learn a lot about Susan B. Anthony at the same time. This will help the reader feel successful and be encouraged to read!
Eleanor Roosevelt
Eleanor Roosevelt
by Kem Knapp Sawyer
128 Pages
This is a biography about Eleanor Roosevelt. Her early childhood is discussed as well as her teenage years. The author discusses how her family influenced her to be the woman she became. Eleanor was very close to her father but her mother made her very uncomfortable. Eleanor married Franklin D. Roosevelt and then she became the First Lady after he was elected President. Eleanor was very involved with politics and making America a better place. She worked hard to make life better for all Americans. Her family did not think very highly of her while she was a child. I bet if they could have seen the woman she became they would have regretted ever saying anything negative about her.
Personal Rating-5
This biography was a very quick read and it contained an immense about of information about Eleanor Roosevelt’s life. Her early childhood is discussed, including details about her relationship with her father. The author tells how Eleanor liked being involved with the press and how she wanted to make low socioeconomic status disappear. She wanted everyone to have healthy living conditions. I like how the author wrote about Eleanor in a positive manner because she really is a hero. Many people loved and respected her and the author did her justice by writing this book. This book would be good for students to read because they would be gaining a lot of knowledge about Eleanor and the success she achieved. Also, the print is fairly big so they would feel like they are reading a difficult book successfully.
by Kem Knapp Sawyer
128 Pages
This is a biography about Eleanor Roosevelt. Her early childhood is discussed as well as her teenage years. The author discusses how her family influenced her to be the woman she became. Eleanor was very close to her father but her mother made her very uncomfortable. Eleanor married Franklin D. Roosevelt and then she became the First Lady after he was elected President. Eleanor was very involved with politics and making America a better place. She worked hard to make life better for all Americans. Her family did not think very highly of her while she was a child. I bet if they could have seen the woman she became they would have regretted ever saying anything negative about her.
Personal Rating-5
This biography was a very quick read and it contained an immense about of information about Eleanor Roosevelt’s life. Her early childhood is discussed, including details about her relationship with her father. The author tells how Eleanor liked being involved with the press and how she wanted to make low socioeconomic status disappear. She wanted everyone to have healthy living conditions. I like how the author wrote about Eleanor in a positive manner because she really is a hero. Many people loved and respected her and the author did her justice by writing this book. This book would be good for students to read because they would be gaining a lot of knowledge about Eleanor and the success she achieved. Also, the print is fairly big so they would feel like they are reading a difficult book successfully.
Crinkleroot's Guide to Knowing Butterflies & Moths
Crinkleroot’s Guide to Knowing Butterflies & Moths
by Jim Arnosky
32 Pages
Crinkleroot was born in the woods and raised by bees and he knows all about the creatures that live in the woods near him. He tells all about the different types of butterflies in this book. He explains how some butterflies are big and some are small. He tells that some have big bold patterns while others are a solid color. He also explains why people sometimes confuse butterflies with moths. Finally, Crinkleroot talks about how butterflies get nectar from flowers.
Personal Rating-5
This book has really great pictures in it which enhance the story. They show the patterns on the different butterflies very well. This book is really great to use to learn about butterflies. I knew that butterflies and moths were similar, but I did not know that they were THAT similar. Also, I did not know that the Hummingbird was part of the Moth family. I recommend this book!
by Jim Arnosky
32 Pages
Crinkleroot was born in the woods and raised by bees and he knows all about the creatures that live in the woods near him. He tells all about the different types of butterflies in this book. He explains how some butterflies are big and some are small. He tells that some have big bold patterns while others are a solid color. He also explains why people sometimes confuse butterflies with moths. Finally, Crinkleroot talks about how butterflies get nectar from flowers.
Personal Rating-5
This book has really great pictures in it which enhance the story. They show the patterns on the different butterflies very well. This book is really great to use to learn about butterflies. I knew that butterflies and moths were similar, but I did not know that they were THAT similar. Also, I did not know that the Hummingbird was part of the Moth family. I recommend this book!
Catch the Wind! All About Kites
Catch the Wind! All About Kites
by Gail Gibbons
32 Pages
Sam and Katie go to Ike’s Kite Shop in order to find the perfect kites to buy and then fly. While they are there, Ike tells them all about the history of kites. He explains how the kite helped lead Benjamin Franklin to discover electricity and how kites also helped the Wright Brothers fly an airplane. Ike also explains to Sam and Katie that there are several different types of kites. He tells them about each one. At the end of the book, there are directions provided in order for the reader to make his or her own kite to fly.
Personal Rating- 5
This book is a really good source to use to learn about kites. There is a brief history provided and all of the different types of kites are explained. I personally did not know that there were 5 different types of kites! I also liked how the author provided instructions on how to design your own kite because after you read this book you really wish you had a kite to fly!
by Gail Gibbons
32 Pages
Sam and Katie go to Ike’s Kite Shop in order to find the perfect kites to buy and then fly. While they are there, Ike tells them all about the history of kites. He explains how the kite helped lead Benjamin Franklin to discover electricity and how kites also helped the Wright Brothers fly an airplane. Ike also explains to Sam and Katie that there are several different types of kites. He tells them about each one. At the end of the book, there are directions provided in order for the reader to make his or her own kite to fly.
Personal Rating- 5
This book is a really good source to use to learn about kites. There is a brief history provided and all of the different types of kites are explained. I personally did not know that there were 5 different types of kites! I also liked how the author provided instructions on how to design your own kite because after you read this book you really wish you had a kite to fly!
Cars and Trucks and Other Vehicles
Cars and Trucks and Other Vehicles
by Gallimard Jeunesse and Claude Delafosse
Illustrated by Sophie Kniffke
This informational book teaches the readers about different means of transportation. A few of the pages contain “transparencies” and when you turn those pages you are able to see inside the car, under the hood, or even see how to repair a bicycle. This book tells about cars, race cars, dump trucks, delivery trucks, buses, and bicycles.
Personal Rating- 5
This book gives just enough information for young readers to learn about means of transportation. The transparencies are really neat because they provide the reader with another way to learn about the vehicle. A wide variety of vehicles are discussed in this book so young readers can easily learn that there is more than one way to travel somewhere.
by Gallimard Jeunesse and Claude Delafosse
Illustrated by Sophie Kniffke
This informational book teaches the readers about different means of transportation. A few of the pages contain “transparencies” and when you turn those pages you are able to see inside the car, under the hood, or even see how to repair a bicycle. This book tells about cars, race cars, dump trucks, delivery trucks, buses, and bicycles.
Personal Rating- 5
This book gives just enough information for young readers to learn about means of transportation. The transparencies are really neat because they provide the reader with another way to learn about the vehicle. A wide variety of vehicles are discussed in this book so young readers can easily learn that there is more than one way to travel somewhere.
Chicken Sunday
Chicken Sunday
by Patricia Polacco
32 Pages
This book is about a little girl who had “adopted” a lady as her grandmother. The lady’s name was Eula Mae Walker. The little girl wanted to save her money to buy a really nice gift for Mrs. Walker. Mrs. Walker really liked to wear fancy hats to the chicken dinners that were held every Sunday so the little girl planned to go to Mr. Kodinski’s shop and buy one for her. Well, one day a group of evil little boys through eggs at Mr. Kodinski’s shop and Mr. Kodinski believes that Winston and Stewart, and the little girl were the ones that trashed his store. The three children want to prove to Mr. Kodinski that they are innocent so that he will allow them to purchase a hat for Mrs. Walker. The three children decorated what they call Pysanky eggs and gave them to Mr. Kodinski. He realized that the children were innocent and decided to make them a deal on a hat for Mrs. Walker.
Personal Rating- 3
The pictures in this book are amazing. I wish the story was better though so that it did the pictures some justice. The book had a good meaning to it, but I found it to be boring.
by Patricia Polacco
32 Pages
This book is about a little girl who had “adopted” a lady as her grandmother. The lady’s name was Eula Mae Walker. The little girl wanted to save her money to buy a really nice gift for Mrs. Walker. Mrs. Walker really liked to wear fancy hats to the chicken dinners that were held every Sunday so the little girl planned to go to Mr. Kodinski’s shop and buy one for her. Well, one day a group of evil little boys through eggs at Mr. Kodinski’s shop and Mr. Kodinski believes that Winston and Stewart, and the little girl were the ones that trashed his store. The three children want to prove to Mr. Kodinski that they are innocent so that he will allow them to purchase a hat for Mrs. Walker. The three children decorated what they call Pysanky eggs and gave them to Mr. Kodinski. He realized that the children were innocent and decided to make them a deal on a hat for Mrs. Walker.
Personal Rating- 3
The pictures in this book are amazing. I wish the story was better though so that it did the pictures some justice. The book had a good meaning to it, but I found it to be boring.
Thunder Cake
Thunder Cake
by Patricia Polacco
32 Pages
This is a story about a little girl and her grandmother that decide to bake a cake. They are not just baking any ordinary cake. They are baking Thunder Cake. The little girl is very nervous about the storm that is approaching and the grandmother explains to her that this weather is perfect weather for baking this cake. The grandmother explains to the child that when you see lightening, you are supposed to count up until you hear the thunder. This tells you how many miles away the storm is. The storm starts ten miles away. The storm grows closer as the two gather their materials to make the cake. In the end, the girl ends up not being afraid of storms anymore.
Personal Rating-5
This is another one of my favorite books because it gives the idea that everything is safe in grandma’s arms. Grandmothers just have a way about them to make everything seem less scary. I like how the grandma distracts the little girl from the storm and teaches her about the history of Thunder Cake. It is one of life’s lessons that she will remember forever and be able to share with her children and grandchildren.
by Patricia Polacco
32 Pages
This is a story about a little girl and her grandmother that decide to bake a cake. They are not just baking any ordinary cake. They are baking Thunder Cake. The little girl is very nervous about the storm that is approaching and the grandmother explains to her that this weather is perfect weather for baking this cake. The grandmother explains to the child that when you see lightening, you are supposed to count up until you hear the thunder. This tells you how many miles away the storm is. The storm starts ten miles away. The storm grows closer as the two gather their materials to make the cake. In the end, the girl ends up not being afraid of storms anymore.
Personal Rating-5
This is another one of my favorite books because it gives the idea that everything is safe in grandma’s arms. Grandmothers just have a way about them to make everything seem less scary. I like how the grandma distracts the little girl from the storm and teaches her about the history of Thunder Cake. It is one of life’s lessons that she will remember forever and be able to share with her children and grandchildren.
Pink and Say
Pink and Say
by Patricia Polacco
48 Pages
Sheldon Russell Curtis is a soldier fighting in the Civil War. He is injured in the battlefield and is laying on the ground in a great deal of pain when Pinkus Aylee comes to his rescue. Pinkus took Sheldon to his mother’s house in order for him to get well. Sheldon recovered from his injury. In the meantime, it grew very dangerous for the two boys to be staying at Moe Moe Bay’s house (Pinkus’s Mother) because the war was going on and it was just not safe for the family to have the two boys there. One day, the boys were getting ready to leave the house to go back to the war and mauderer’s shot Moe Moe Bay. The two boys were captured and taken to Andersonville where they were kept as prisoners of war for the rest of their days. They nicknamed each other Pink and Say.
Personal Rating – 5
I had never read this book until now. I really enjoyed it. It was an account written about the Civil War that was “kid friendly”. This would be a good book to use in an early elementary classroom to teach students about the war. The pictures were really amazing as well.
by Patricia Polacco
48 Pages
Sheldon Russell Curtis is a soldier fighting in the Civil War. He is injured in the battlefield and is laying on the ground in a great deal of pain when Pinkus Aylee comes to his rescue. Pinkus took Sheldon to his mother’s house in order for him to get well. Sheldon recovered from his injury. In the meantime, it grew very dangerous for the two boys to be staying at Moe Moe Bay’s house (Pinkus’s Mother) because the war was going on and it was just not safe for the family to have the two boys there. One day, the boys were getting ready to leave the house to go back to the war and mauderer’s shot Moe Moe Bay. The two boys were captured and taken to Andersonville where they were kept as prisoners of war for the rest of their days. They nicknamed each other Pink and Say.
Personal Rating – 5
I had never read this book until now. I really enjoyed it. It was an account written about the Civil War that was “kid friendly”. This would be a good book to use in an early elementary classroom to teach students about the war. The pictures were really amazing as well.
The Trumpet of the Swan
The Trumpet of the Swan
by E.B. White
275 Pages
Louis was not a normal trumpet swan. When he was born, he was different from his brothers and sisters. He was unable to talk. Therefore, he could not communicate with anyone. His parents feared that he would never be able to fall in love or do anything since he could not talk to others. Louis decides to go to school and learn how to write so he can talk to others. This was a good idea expect for the other swans did not know how to read. Next, Louis learns how to play the trumpet and that is where his journey begins. He gets a job, finds love, and has many, many adventures.
Personal Rating-1
I give the book a one because I guess it was somewhat unique because of the “creative” idea behind it. I honestly thought his book was very dry. It was hard to read and took me a long time to complete it. I do not have anything positive to say about this book.
by E.B. White
275 Pages
Louis was not a normal trumpet swan. When he was born, he was different from his brothers and sisters. He was unable to talk. Therefore, he could not communicate with anyone. His parents feared that he would never be able to fall in love or do anything since he could not talk to others. Louis decides to go to school and learn how to write so he can talk to others. This was a good idea expect for the other swans did not know how to read. Next, Louis learns how to play the trumpet and that is where his journey begins. He gets a job, finds love, and has many, many adventures.
Personal Rating-1
I give the book a one because I guess it was somewhat unique because of the “creative” idea behind it. I honestly thought his book was very dry. It was hard to read and took me a long time to complete it. I do not have anything positive to say about this book.
Stuart Little
Stuart Little
by E.B. White
165 Pages
Stuart Little is a mouse that lives with a human family. He has his own little clothes, bed, and car! He helps out around the house doing tasks that a normal person would not be able to do. One day, a bird named Margo stops by the Little’s house to rest. Stuart and Margo become fast friends! Margo finally decides that she is rested up and ready to head back out into the real world. She leaves before Stuart can say goodbye. Stuart decides to go out and look for Margo so he can be with his friend. While trying to find her, he meets a few good people and a few bad people. This book is all about staying determined. Stuart wants to find Margo and even though things got difficult, he kept searching for her.
Personal Rating- 3
I did not find this book very exciting. The storyline is kind of cute but it was really not all that appealing to me. The message in the book is good though. It demonstrates that even though we are all different, we are all important. We cannot all do the same things, but the things that we are able to do are what make us great. Also, the book demonstrates that when you set your mind to accomplish something, you should try to stay determined and reach your goals.
by E.B. White
165 Pages
Stuart Little is a mouse that lives with a human family. He has his own little clothes, bed, and car! He helps out around the house doing tasks that a normal person would not be able to do. One day, a bird named Margo stops by the Little’s house to rest. Stuart and Margo become fast friends! Margo finally decides that she is rested up and ready to head back out into the real world. She leaves before Stuart can say goodbye. Stuart decides to go out and look for Margo so he can be with his friend. While trying to find her, he meets a few good people and a few bad people. This book is all about staying determined. Stuart wants to find Margo and even though things got difficult, he kept searching for her.
Personal Rating- 3
I did not find this book very exciting. The storyline is kind of cute but it was really not all that appealing to me. The message in the book is good though. It demonstrates that even though we are all different, we are all important. We cannot all do the same things, but the things that we are able to do are what make us great. Also, the book demonstrates that when you set your mind to accomplish something, you should try to stay determined and reach your goals.
Charlotte's Web
Charlotte’s Web
by E.B. White
184 Pages
Charlotte’s Web is about a young girl named Fern that falls in love with a pig named Wilbur. Wilbur is Fern’s best friend and she saves him from being slaughtered. Wilbur is moved and lives on Fern’s Uncle’s farm. Here he becomes friends with all of the other barnyard animals, especially the spider named Charlotte. Charlotte writes things in her web in order to save the pig. One day the family goes to the fair and Wilbur wins an award. Charlotte dies and Wilbur is very sad. However, he becomes friends with Charlotte’s offspring and his memories of Charlotte and what she did for him are never forgotten.
Personal Rating- 5
This is a great book about friendship. The characters in this story are very loyal to each other and it just demonstrates how to be a good friend and what individuals should expect from loyal friends. Also, this book would be an excellent book to use in the classroom as a read aloud. The book includes many words that would make for good vocabulary words.
by E.B. White
184 Pages
Charlotte’s Web is about a young girl named Fern that falls in love with a pig named Wilbur. Wilbur is Fern’s best friend and she saves him from being slaughtered. Wilbur is moved and lives on Fern’s Uncle’s farm. Here he becomes friends with all of the other barnyard animals, especially the spider named Charlotte. Charlotte writes things in her web in order to save the pig. One day the family goes to the fair and Wilbur wins an award. Charlotte dies and Wilbur is very sad. However, he becomes friends with Charlotte’s offspring and his memories of Charlotte and what she did for him are never forgotten.
Personal Rating- 5
This is a great book about friendship. The characters in this story are very loyal to each other and it just demonstrates how to be a good friend and what individuals should expect from loyal friends. Also, this book would be an excellent book to use in the classroom as a read aloud. The book includes many words that would make for good vocabulary words.
Junie B. Jones and some Sneaky Peeky Spying
Junie B. Jones and some Sneaky Peeky Spying
by Barbra Park
66 Pages
Junie B. Jones is a very good detective because she has quiet feet and her nose doesn’t whistle when she breathes. Well, at least that is what she thinks. Junie B. has been told by her mother several times not to be spying on people. One day, Junie B. goes to the grocery store with her mother and spots her teacher there. Junie B. decides to be sneaky and spy on her. Junie B. ends up seeing her teacher kiss a man at the store and does not know what to think! Junie B. is stuck in quite a predicament because she can’t tell anyone that she was spying or else she will get herself in trouble! What is a girl to do?
Personal Rating- 5
This is a very adventurous book. Barbra Park was very creative in writing this story. She really got into the character of a five year old and wrote about things they think about. I could just see a little kid seeing their teacher at the store and not knowing what to think seeing them with their family. Again, Junie B. is just a fun and spunky character and that is what makes this series so enjoyable!
by Barbra Park
66 Pages
Junie B. Jones is a very good detective because she has quiet feet and her nose doesn’t whistle when she breathes. Well, at least that is what she thinks. Junie B. has been told by her mother several times not to be spying on people. One day, Junie B. goes to the grocery store with her mother and spots her teacher there. Junie B. decides to be sneaky and spy on her. Junie B. ends up seeing her teacher kiss a man at the store and does not know what to think! Junie B. is stuck in quite a predicament because she can’t tell anyone that she was spying or else she will get herself in trouble! What is a girl to do?
Personal Rating- 5
This is a very adventurous book. Barbra Park was very creative in writing this story. She really got into the character of a five year old and wrote about things they think about. I could just see a little kid seeing their teacher at the store and not knowing what to think seeing them with their family. Again, Junie B. is just a fun and spunky character and that is what makes this series so enjoyable!
Junie B. Jones is a Beauty Shop Guy
Junie B. Jones is a Beauty Shop Guy
by Barbra Park
67 Pages
In this book, Junie B. Jones is fascinated with scissors. One day she goes with her dad to the beauty shop and just loves everything she experiences that day. Junie B. becomes inspired to cut her own hair. Junie B. does not do a professional job cutting her hair and is afraid to show her parents how it turned out. Junie B. ends up having to go to the beauty shop again in order to get her hair fixed!
Personal Rating- 5
This is another one of my favorite books! My parents have pictures of me when I was little and I had cut my own hair. Barbra Park does a really good job writing a story about a common thing that all kids do at one time or another. Children become fascinated with scissors and want to cut everything they can. The book is very comical and is a quick read.
by Barbra Park
67 Pages
In this book, Junie B. Jones is fascinated with scissors. One day she goes with her dad to the beauty shop and just loves everything she experiences that day. Junie B. becomes inspired to cut her own hair. Junie B. does not do a professional job cutting her hair and is afraid to show her parents how it turned out. Junie B. ends up having to go to the beauty shop again in order to get her hair fixed!
Personal Rating- 5
This is another one of my favorite books! My parents have pictures of me when I was little and I had cut my own hair. Barbra Park does a really good job writing a story about a common thing that all kids do at one time or another. Children become fascinated with scissors and want to cut everything they can. The book is very comical and is a quick read.
Junie B. Jones is a Party Animal
Junie B. Jones is a Party Animal
by Barbra Park
71 Pages
Junie B. Jones really wants to stay over at her friend Lucille’s house because she believes Lucille is rich. One day Lucille invites Junie B. and another friend named Grace to stay all night at her house. Junie B. is soooo excited and can hardly wait for the day to come! Junie B. gets into all kinds of mischief while at her friends’ house.
Personal Rating- 5
Junie B. Jones is such a fun character to read about. She is just like a typical kindergartner and she is always getting into trouble. Her adventures are comical! Children will enjoy this book because most children enjoy going to slumber parties and again, this is something they can relate to.
by Barbra Park
71 Pages
Junie B. Jones really wants to stay over at her friend Lucille’s house because she believes Lucille is rich. One day Lucille invites Junie B. and another friend named Grace to stay all night at her house. Junie B. is soooo excited and can hardly wait for the day to come! Junie B. gets into all kinds of mischief while at her friends’ house.
Personal Rating- 5
Junie B. Jones is such a fun character to read about. She is just like a typical kindergartner and she is always getting into trouble. Her adventures are comical! Children will enjoy this book because most children enjoy going to slumber parties and again, this is something they can relate to.
Grandfather Tang's Story
Grandfather Tang’s Story
by Ann Tompert
32 Pages
This is a good book to use if you are a teacher teaching Tangrams. The book explains a little bit about the history of Tangrams. A grandfather is telling a story to his grandchild about animals while using Tangrams to visually create the animals in the story for his grandchild. Grandfather Tang quickly switches the Tangrams around to make the next animal in the story.
Personal Rating- 5
This book is an excellent teacher resource. It provides a fun and exciting way to teach Tangrams to students. The teacher can quickly read the book to the students and then let them practice making up their own stories using Tangrams.
by Ann Tompert
32 Pages
This is a good book to use if you are a teacher teaching Tangrams. The book explains a little bit about the history of Tangrams. A grandfather is telling a story to his grandchild about animals while using Tangrams to visually create the animals in the story for his grandchild. Grandfather Tang quickly switches the Tangrams around to make the next animal in the story.
Personal Rating- 5
This book is an excellent teacher resource. It provides a fun and exciting way to teach Tangrams to students. The teacher can quickly read the book to the students and then let them practice making up their own stories using Tangrams.
Holes
Holes
by Louis Sachar
233 Pages
In this book, a teenage boy named Stanley Yelnats is sent away to Camp Greenlake for sealing a pair of shoes. Stanley did not really steal the shoes but he has no way to prove himself innocent. He is sent to the camp and is required to dig holes everyday for his punishment. He tells the story of his family’s history and it all relates to the current events that are happening at his summer camp. Stanley makes really good friends at the camp while he is there. He becomes really good friends with a boy named Zero who ends up having a secret that is key to the outcome of the story.
Personal Rating- 5
This is a great book. When you read the cover, you will probably think that this book does not really sound all that interesting, well, at least that’s what I thought. Once I started reading this book I could not put it down! The way the author tells a story about the family history and then tells a current story about Stanley at the camp is really neat. When you reach the end the whole story comes together and you are left pondering how on earth the author came up with this brilliant idea to write the book this way!
by Louis Sachar
233 Pages
In this book, a teenage boy named Stanley Yelnats is sent away to Camp Greenlake for sealing a pair of shoes. Stanley did not really steal the shoes but he has no way to prove himself innocent. He is sent to the camp and is required to dig holes everyday for his punishment. He tells the story of his family’s history and it all relates to the current events that are happening at his summer camp. Stanley makes really good friends at the camp while he is there. He becomes really good friends with a boy named Zero who ends up having a secret that is key to the outcome of the story.
Personal Rating- 5
This is a great book. When you read the cover, you will probably think that this book does not really sound all that interesting, well, at least that’s what I thought. Once I started reading this book I could not put it down! The way the author tells a story about the family history and then tells a current story about Stanley at the camp is really neat. When you reach the end the whole story comes together and you are left pondering how on earth the author came up with this brilliant idea to write the book this way!
Owen
Owen
by Kevin Henkes
32 Pages
This is a book about a character named Owen who is very attached to his baby blanket which he calls Fuzzy. Owen takes Fuzzy everywhere he goes. The neighbor lady is trying to tell Owen’s parents that they need to take his blanket away. They try many different things in order to get Owen to give up his blanket but nothing works. When Owen starts school, his parents tell him that he cannot take the blanket to school. Owen’s mother gets a brilliant idea and decides to make the blanket into a handkerchief so Owen can still take Fuzzy with him everywhere.
Personal Rating- 5
Every child has an item that is like a security net to them. I had a blanket when I was little that I took with me everywhere. When my parents finally took it away from me I cried. It took me a long time to adjust to not being able to have it at bedtime. This is a good book for all children to read because they can relate with it.
by Kevin Henkes
32 Pages
This is a book about a character named Owen who is very attached to his baby blanket which he calls Fuzzy. Owen takes Fuzzy everywhere he goes. The neighbor lady is trying to tell Owen’s parents that they need to take his blanket away. They try many different things in order to get Owen to give up his blanket but nothing works. When Owen starts school, his parents tell him that he cannot take the blanket to school. Owen’s mother gets a brilliant idea and decides to make the blanket into a handkerchief so Owen can still take Fuzzy with him everywhere.
Personal Rating- 5
Every child has an item that is like a security net to them. I had a blanket when I was little that I took with me everywhere. When my parents finally took it away from me I cried. It took me a long time to adjust to not being able to have it at bedtime. This is a good book for all children to read because they can relate with it.
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