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I read some really fun picture books this week.
A Couple of Boys Have the Best Week Ever
by Marla Frazee
I would love to read this book to my 4th graders. Two grandparents host two boys for a week of "nature camp". The boys would rather stay inside, but do some outdoor activities reluctantly. Lots of sarcasm and tongue-in-cheek humor which is my favorite kind of funny.
Carnivores
by Aaron Reynolds
Illustrated by Dan Santant
This is a great author/illustrator team. The Carnivores are upset because the other animals are leery of them. They decide to try to become vegetarians with no luck. Finally they enlist the advice of The Great Horned Owl who sets them on the path of self-acceptance. This book is super-funny!
Crankenstein
by Samantha Berger
Illustrated by Dan Santant
Cute story about times when "Crankenstein" might shoe his face. Some of those times include morning time, waiting in long lines and when it's rainy. All kids will relate to being a little "Crankenstein" from time to time.
I Finished Listening To...
The True Blue Scout of Sugar Man Swamp
by Kathi Appelt
Narrated by Lyle Lovett
Loved this story! There are so many story lines, I can't possibly do it justice. Please visit the Goodreads page by clicking on the picture. I would love to have this book in my class library.
I Finally Finished...
The Mighty Quinn
by Robyn Parmele
This book was not for me. If you'd like more info, please see my Goodreads' review.
The Reading Zone
by Nancie Atwell
Loved this professional read. Nancie's message: get rid of the extra "stuff" and get kids into the reading zone.
What Are You Reading Friends?
I read some really fun picture books this week.
by Marla Frazee
I would love to read this book to my 4th graders. Two grandparents host two boys for a week of "nature camp". The boys would rather stay inside, but do some outdoor activities reluctantly. Lots of sarcasm and tongue-in-cheek humor which is my favorite kind of funny.
by Aaron Reynolds
Illustrated by Dan Santant
This is a great author/illustrator team. The Carnivores are upset because the other animals are leery of them. They decide to try to become vegetarians with no luck. Finally they enlist the advice of The Great Horned Owl who sets them on the path of self-acceptance. This book is super-funny!
by Samantha Berger
Illustrated by Dan Santant
Cute story about times when "Crankenstein" might shoe his face. Some of those times include morning time, waiting in long lines and when it's rainy. All kids will relate to being a little "Crankenstein" from time to time.
I Finished Listening To...
by Kathi Appelt
Narrated by Lyle Lovett
Loved this story! There are so many story lines, I can't possibly do it justice. Please visit the Goodreads page by clicking on the picture. I would love to have this book in my class library.
I Finally Finished...
by Robyn Parmele
This book was not for me. If you'd like more info, please see my Goodreads' review.
by Nancie Atwell
Loved this professional read. Nancie's message: get rid of the extra "stuff" and get kids into the reading zone.
What Are You Reading Friends?
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Your post today reads like my to-read list! I really want to read Carnivores and Crankenstein! The True Blue Scout of Sugar Swamp looks interesting. My kids love animal stories. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteNarrated by Lyle Lovett... that certainly adds a whole new perspective to the book. I rarely listen to books, but I am intrigued.
ReplyDeleteI had forgotten about the Best Week Ever book, I need to pull that one off my shelves and book talk it again. Wow, Dan Santant is really on a roll. He has illustrated so many titles. My favorite is The Three Ninja Pigs. I really liked your post today. It reflects the type of reading I do each week.
ReplyDeleteI had forgotten about the Best Week Ever book, I need to pull that one off my shelves and book talk it again. Wow, Dan Santant is really on a roll. He has illustrated so many titles. My favorite is The Three Ninja Pigs. I really liked your post today. It reflects the type of reading I do each week.
ReplyDeleteI'm impatiently waiting for CRANKENSTEIN and CARNIVORES to come in at my library.
ReplyDeleteI didn't love The True Blue Scouts of Sugar Man Swamp (I know I'm in the minority) but I suspect I'd enjoy the audio version - all that rich language would be a lot of fun to hear!
ReplyDeleteSeeing you list A Couple of Boys... reminded me that someone else recommended that book to me, too, and I haven't picked it up yet. I'll remedy that this week! :)
ReplyDeleteMaria @novalibrarymom.com
I really need to get Carnivores! I, too, listened to the audio of True Blue Scouts and loved it. :-) I thought Lyle's voice was perfect!
ReplyDeleteI loved True Blue Scouts! So excited to see that it landed on the long list for the National Book Award today! Love that Dan Santat too!
ReplyDeleteNancie Atwell...my hero. Her books informed my teaching so much.
ReplyDeleteSuch an important message from Atwell - get kids reading! I am excited to read Carnivores!
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