It's Monday, What Are You Reading? October 25, 2021

 

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Here are a few books I read last week. Click on the book cover to go to the book's Goodreads page.

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So You Want to Be an Owl by Jane Porter

 

So You Want to Be an Owl
by Jane Porter

Illustrated by Maddie Frost

Published by Candlewick Press

Jan. 2021

32 Pages

Nonfiction Picture Book

Goodreads Summary

Welcome to Owl School! Professor Olaf Owl is here to tell you everything you need to know about being an owl, from hunting to camouflage to seeing in the dark. Study hard, and soon you'll be a first-rate member of Team Owl! This engaging nonfiction picture book is full of vibrant, humorous illustrations and owl lessons that will have readers eagerly practicing their hoots, toe swivels, and alertness (even if they can't grow feathers).

My Thoughts

Are you ready to earn your owl certificate? 

I really can't say enough about this book. The clever narrative format combined with the humorous and engaging illustrations and text features will make this a favorite in your classroom. Professor Olaf narrates the book in second person, speaking directly to the reader. He leaders readers through nine essential lessons that one must learn in order to become and owl. Each lesson includes a brief connection to the reader, followed by the lesson content with accompanying graphics. I hope there will be more So You Want to Be... books. Add this to your classroom or school library for grades 1-5. 

There is so much to explore with this book. 

Structure: Description, Q&A

Point of View

Craft: Weaving facts into narrative texts, various uses for illustrations, humor

Text Features: captions, diagrams, index, 

Content specific vocabulary

Writing: So you want to be a...

The author and illustrator discuss the book. 

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