Bibliographic Information: Yolen, J. (2007). How Do Dinosaurs Go to School?. Illus. Mark Teague. New York, NY: Scholastic.
Brief Annotation: This Book shows how if Dinosaurs were able to be at school, they'd probably be disruptive but then again, they could probably control themselves. The disruptive behaviors the dinosaurs portrayed are the typical disruptive behaviors you see in classrooms. Then the dinosaurs are portrayed as following the rule and behaving properly at school.
Genre: Animal Fantasy
Grade Level: K-3rd
Readers who will like this: Kids who love dinosaurs!
Response/Rating (1-4): 4, I really liked the rhyming which made this book a very smooth read and the illustrations were very eye catching!
One question you would ask before a read aloud: What do you think would happen if dinosaurs really did go to school?
Reading Strategies Connection:
a. Reading Strategy: Poetic Response
b. Strategy Description: Have the students write a poetic response to the book by creating a poem arguing how they think school would be like if dinosaurs did come to school. Their poem must take one side of the argument, either the positive or the negative side of allowing dinosaurs to be at school.
c. Rationale: This would be a good strategy to show they comprehended the story of the book. Then they will also get a chance to use their creative writing skills to write a poem in response to either it is a good idea of allowing or not allowing dinosaurs at school.
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Monday, March 26, 2012
The Principal's New Clothes
Bibliographic Information: Clamenson, S. (1989). The Principal's New Clothes. Illus. Illustrator Denise Brunkus. Broadway, NY: Scholastics.
Brief Annotation: Mr. Bundy was the sharpest dressing principal, he had enough clothes that he would go a whole month without repeating his outfits. Then one day, a couple of tricksters came to sell Mr. Bundy some new clothes made out of special fabric. This Fabric was so special that only smart people or people who are fit for their jobs could see it. When no one, not even Mr. Bundy, could see the clothes everyone pretended to see it. No one wanted to tell the truth because they didn't want to seem stupid until a kindergartner pointed out the truth. Then Mr. Bundy awarded the student a golden star for her honesty.
Genre: Trickster tale, fractured fairy tale
Grade Level:K-3
Readers who will like this: Anyone who enjoys an entertaining and comical book.
Response/Rating (1-4): 3, The message of the book is a great message to use with primary grades. It really teaches kids to be honest, even if you're afraid of how other might think of you!
One question you would ask before a read aloud: What kind of clothes do you think the principal is getting?
a. Reading Strategy: Open-Minded Portraits
b. Strategy Description: The students will choose one character from the book and draw a portrait of that character. Then on the second page, they will draw an open-minded portrait of what they think that character was thinking during a specific moment in the book. They will get to choose which moment they want to draw about. Once they've decided which moment they are doing, they will write a brief description of that event before they draw that character's open-minded portrait.
c. Rationale: This strategy will allow the students to think deeply an reflect on some of the small moments in the book. It will also allow the students to look at the moment from the chosen character's perspective.
Brief Annotation: Mr. Bundy was the sharpest dressing principal, he had enough clothes that he would go a whole month without repeating his outfits. Then one day, a couple of tricksters came to sell Mr. Bundy some new clothes made out of special fabric. This Fabric was so special that only smart people or people who are fit for their jobs could see it. When no one, not even Mr. Bundy, could see the clothes everyone pretended to see it. No one wanted to tell the truth because they didn't want to seem stupid until a kindergartner pointed out the truth. Then Mr. Bundy awarded the student a golden star for her honesty.
Genre: Trickster tale, fractured fairy tale
Grade Level:K-3
Readers who will like this: Anyone who enjoys an entertaining and comical book.
Response/Rating (1-4): 3, The message of the book is a great message to use with primary grades. It really teaches kids to be honest, even if you're afraid of how other might think of you!
One question you would ask before a read aloud: What kind of clothes do you think the principal is getting?
a. Reading Strategy: Open-Minded Portraits
b. Strategy Description: The students will choose one character from the book and draw a portrait of that character. Then on the second page, they will draw an open-minded portrait of what they think that character was thinking during a specific moment in the book. They will get to choose which moment they want to draw about. Once they've decided which moment they are doing, they will write a brief description of that event before they draw that character's open-minded portrait.
c. Rationale: This strategy will allow the students to think deeply an reflect on some of the small moments in the book. It will also allow the students to look at the moment from the chosen character's perspective.
Cindy Ellen: A Wild Western Cinderella
Bibliographic Information: Lowell, S. (2000). Cindy Ellen: A Wild Western Cinderella. Illus. Illustrator Jane Manning. New York, NY: HarperCollins.
Brief Annotation: A Western version of Cinderella, Cindy Ellen is forced to put up with her lazy step sisters. Instead of wanting to go to a ball, Cindy Ellen wishes to attend the rodeo! When everyone leaves Cindy Ellen behind, her fairy godmother appears with her fancy, golden pistol and uses magic to fancy up Cindy Ellen for her big debut at the rodeo. Cindy Ellen attends the rodeo and wows Joe Prince, a rich rancher's son, who falls in love with her. Racing to get home before midnight, Cindy Ellen loses one of her sparkling diamond spurs in front of Joe Prince! Collecting the diamond spur, Joe Prince goes searching for his dream girl and comes upon Cindy Ellen and they lived happily every after!
Genre: Fractured Fairy Tale
Grade Level: K-3rd
Readers who will like this: Anyone who enjoys a playful version of famous fairy tales
Response/Rating (1-4): 4, I loved the colorful illustrations and the playful western style use of language
One question you would ask before a read aloud: What other versions of Cinderella have you heard?
Brief Annotation: A Western version of Cinderella, Cindy Ellen is forced to put up with her lazy step sisters. Instead of wanting to go to a ball, Cindy Ellen wishes to attend the rodeo! When everyone leaves Cindy Ellen behind, her fairy godmother appears with her fancy, golden pistol and uses magic to fancy up Cindy Ellen for her big debut at the rodeo. Cindy Ellen attends the rodeo and wows Joe Prince, a rich rancher's son, who falls in love with her. Racing to get home before midnight, Cindy Ellen loses one of her sparkling diamond spurs in front of Joe Prince! Collecting the diamond spur, Joe Prince goes searching for his dream girl and comes upon Cindy Ellen and they lived happily every after!
Genre: Fractured Fairy Tale
Grade Level: K-3rd
Readers who will like this: Anyone who enjoys a playful version of famous fairy tales
Response/Rating (1-4): 4, I loved the colorful illustrations and the playful western style use of language
One question you would ask before a read aloud: What other versions of Cinderella have you heard?
The Boy Who was Raised By Librarians
Bibliographic Information: Morris, C. (2007). The Boy Who was Raised By Librarians. Illus. Illustrator Brad Sneed. Atlanta, GA: Peachtree.
Brief Annotation: Melvin develops an interest in the library, where he can find information about anything! With the time he spends at the library, he develops close relationships with the librarians. They become his mentors and help him throughout his school years. After he graduates, his love for the library brings him to become one of the new librarians.
Genre: Contemporary Realistic Fiction
Grade Level: K-5
Readers who will like this: Students who enjoy visiting and exploring the library!
Response/Rating (1-4): 4, I absolutely love this book! Working in the library, I appreciate how this book illustrates just how resourceful the library and the librarians can be!
One question you would ask before a read aloud: What is your favorite thing about your library?
a. Reading Strategy: Collaborative Books
b. Strategy Description: The students will work together in groups to write a book about a fictional student who enjoys to go to the library. They will each include their own personal experiences at a library. Then they will work together to try and fit each experiences into their book. Then they will add their illustrations and present the finished product to their classmates.
c. Rationale: This strategy will allow the students to work collaboratively and think creatively to produce a book. In order to do so, the students must know the characteristics of a book and be sure to include all parts that make up a book. Then once they are done, they will gain a sense of ownership, as well experience as an author when they present their books to their classmates.
Brief Annotation: Melvin develops an interest in the library, where he can find information about anything! With the time he spends at the library, he develops close relationships with the librarians. They become his mentors and help him throughout his school years. After he graduates, his love for the library brings him to become one of the new librarians.
Genre: Contemporary Realistic Fiction
Grade Level: K-5
Readers who will like this: Students who enjoy visiting and exploring the library!
Response/Rating (1-4): 4, I absolutely love this book! Working in the library, I appreciate how this book illustrates just how resourceful the library and the librarians can be!
One question you would ask before a read aloud: What is your favorite thing about your library?
a. Reading Strategy: Collaborative Books
b. Strategy Description: The students will work together in groups to write a book about a fictional student who enjoys to go to the library. They will each include their own personal experiences at a library. Then they will work together to try and fit each experiences into their book. Then they will add their illustrations and present the finished product to their classmates.
c. Rationale: This strategy will allow the students to work collaboratively and think creatively to produce a book. In order to do so, the students must know the characteristics of a book and be sure to include all parts that make up a book. Then once they are done, they will gain a sense of ownership, as well experience as an author when they present their books to their classmates.
Three Cool Kids
Bibliographic Information: Emberly, R. (1995). Three Cool Kids. New York, NY: Little, Brown Company.
Brief Annotation: Three kids (young goats) lives in a big, busy city. The lot they've lived in for as long as they can remember is quickly running out of grass to eat so they are in search of a new place. Having spotted a new place across the street, with plenty of green grass, they are a little weary to cross because of the big, bad rat in the sewer that guards the street. Big Cool, the oldest of the kids, convinces his siblings to cross and they come across the rat who threatens to eat them. Big Cool fearlessly defeats the rat and the kids live happily ever after in their new lot.
Genre: Animal Fantasy Folktale
Grade Level: K-3rd
Readers who will like this: Students who are studying fractured fairy tales
Response/Rating (1-4): 4, I absolutely love the illustrations and the play with words.
One question you would ask before a read aloud: Who do you think are the three cool kids?
Brief Annotation: Three kids (young goats) lives in a big, busy city. The lot they've lived in for as long as they can remember is quickly running out of grass to eat so they are in search of a new place. Having spotted a new place across the street, with plenty of green grass, they are a little weary to cross because of the big, bad rat in the sewer that guards the street. Big Cool, the oldest of the kids, convinces his siblings to cross and they come across the rat who threatens to eat them. Big Cool fearlessly defeats the rat and the kids live happily ever after in their new lot.
Genre: Animal Fantasy Folktale
Grade Level: K-3rd
Readers who will like this: Students who are studying fractured fairy tales
Response/Rating (1-4): 4, I absolutely love the illustrations and the play with words.
One question you would ask before a read aloud: Who do you think are the three cool kids?
The Girl Who Spun Gold
Bibliographic Information: Hamilton, V. (2000). The Girl Who Spun Gold. Illus. Leo and Diane Dillon. New York, NY published: The Blue Sky Press.
Brief Annotation: An African version of Rumpelstiltskin, Quashiba was rumored by her mother to be able to spin golden thread. Impressed by her rumored skill, the King married her as his wife and then locked her up until she could spin golden thread for him. Desperate, Quashiba allowed a magical little man to help spin the gold for her, under one condition, that if she can't guess his name, he will make her small and take her to his land. After several wrong guesses, she miraculously comes across his name and is freed from the little man. Then the King finally lets her out and they lived happily ever after.
Genre: Culturally Diverse Folktale
Grade Level: K-5th
Readers who will like this: anyone who enjoys folktales
Response/Rating (1-4): 3, The illustrations were great but I lost interest half way through the story.
One question you would ask before a read aloud: What other folktale does the title remind you of?
Brief Annotation: An African version of Rumpelstiltskin, Quashiba was rumored by her mother to be able to spin golden thread. Impressed by her rumored skill, the King married her as his wife and then locked her up until she could spin golden thread for him. Desperate, Quashiba allowed a magical little man to help spin the gold for her, under one condition, that if she can't guess his name, he will make her small and take her to his land. After several wrong guesses, she miraculously comes across his name and is freed from the little man. Then the King finally lets her out and they lived happily ever after.
Genre: Culturally Diverse Folktale
Grade Level: K-5th
Readers who will like this: anyone who enjoys folktales
Response/Rating (1-4): 3, The illustrations were great but I lost interest half way through the story.
One question you would ask before a read aloud: What other folktale does the title remind you of?
Kate and the Beanstalk
Bibliographic Information: Osborne, M. P. (2000). Kate and the Beanstalk. Illus. Giselle Potter. New York, NY: Atheneum Books for Young Readers.
Brief Annotation: A Kate is put through a series of goodness test to see if she can retrieve what was stolen from a good knight by a greedy giant. Completing all tests, she then learns that the good Knight was actually her father who was slain by the giant. With the giant dead from his fall off the beanstalk, Kate and her mother could return back their father's castle.
Genre: Fractured Fairy Tales
Grade Level: K-3rd
Readers who will like this: Children who enjoys fairy tales.
Response/Rating (1-4): 4, I really liked the twist at the ending, it was very surprising.
One question you would ask before a read aloud: Who can summarize the story of Jack and the Beanstalk?
a. Reading Strategy: Reader's Theatre
b. Strategy Description: The story of the book will be broken down into a script for a play. There would be a part for each character in the book. Students will get a chance to take turns having each part. Then they will read their lines, making sure they include the appropriate tone and expression for their line.
c. Rationale: This is a great strategy to use for improving and practicing fluency. With the book being transformed into a play, the students will get to add a voice and character to each part. They will also get a chance to practice the use of tone and expression as they read their line.
Brief Annotation: A Kate is put through a series of goodness test to see if she can retrieve what was stolen from a good knight by a greedy giant. Completing all tests, she then learns that the good Knight was actually her father who was slain by the giant. With the giant dead from his fall off the beanstalk, Kate and her mother could return back their father's castle.
Genre: Fractured Fairy Tales
Grade Level: K-3rd
Readers who will like this: Children who enjoys fairy tales.
Response/Rating (1-4): 4, I really liked the twist at the ending, it was very surprising.
One question you would ask before a read aloud: Who can summarize the story of Jack and the Beanstalk?
a. Reading Strategy: Reader's Theatre
b. Strategy Description: The story of the book will be broken down into a script for a play. There would be a part for each character in the book. Students will get a chance to take turns having each part. Then they will read their lines, making sure they include the appropriate tone and expression for their line.
c. Rationale: This is a great strategy to use for improving and practicing fluency. With the book being transformed into a play, the students will get to add a voice and character to each part. They will also get a chance to practice the use of tone and expression as they read their line.
The Princess and the Pizza
Bibliographic Information: Auch, M. J. and Auch, H. (2002). The Princess and the Pizza. New York, NY: Holiday House.
Brief Annotation: Princess Paulina who use to be a princess decided to enter a competition to become the princess bride of Prince Drupert. The competition consisted of many tests to find a real princess. Princess Paulina pass all the test until the last one, which was a cooking contest. With odd ingredients, she didn't have know what to make but she managed to complete a dish which the queen and prince loved! That dish gained the name, "Pizza!" Seeing how everyone loved her pizza dish, Princess Paulina decided not to marry Prince Drupert and lived happily ever after making Pizzas!
Genre: Fractured Fairy tales
Grade Level: K-3rd
Readers who will like this: Students who are familiar with fairy tales
Response/Rating (1-4): 4, This was a very entertaining and comical take on the Princess and the Pea. This would be a great book to use when teaching about fractured fairy tale!
One question you would ask before a read aloud: Who has read or heard the tale of the Princess and the Pea?
Brief Annotation: Princess Paulina who use to be a princess decided to enter a competition to become the princess bride of Prince Drupert. The competition consisted of many tests to find a real princess. Princess Paulina pass all the test until the last one, which was a cooking contest. With odd ingredients, she didn't have know what to make but she managed to complete a dish which the queen and prince loved! That dish gained the name, "Pizza!" Seeing how everyone loved her pizza dish, Princess Paulina decided not to marry Prince Drupert and lived happily ever after making Pizzas!
Genre: Fractured Fairy tales
Grade Level: K-3rd
Readers who will like this: Students who are familiar with fairy tales
Response/Rating (1-4): 4, This was a very entertaining and comical take on the Princess and the Pea. This would be a great book to use when teaching about fractured fairy tale!
One question you would ask before a read aloud: Who has read or heard the tale of the Princess and the Pea?
On My Honor
Bibliographic Information: Bauer, M. (1987). On My Honor. New York, NY: Yearling.
Brief Annotation: Joel and Tony are friends but Tony is way more daring than Joel. Taking a biking trip to a place Joel didn't even feel like going, the boys' trip turns into a nightmare. Joel ends up daring Tony to swim across the river to the sandbar even though Tony wasn't a good swimmer. Unfortunately, Tony ends up drowning and Joel is left figuring out how he is going to tell their parents.
Genre: Contemporary Realistic Fiction
Grade Level: 4th-5th
Readers who will like this: Readers who like an adventure with a good lesson.
Response/Rating (1-4): 4, I liked how there is action right away. This is a good book to recommend to struggling readers in higher grades. It is a short read and the action occurs within the first few chapters, which will hook the reader.
One question you would ask before a read aloud: Have you ever lied about something and that little lie just turns into a bigger problem?
a. Reading Strategy: Hot Seat
b. Strategy Description: Have the students take turns sitting in the hot seat. In the hot seat, the students will take on the identity of one of the characters in the book. Then the other students will ask the student, in the hot seat, questions relating to the story of the book. If the there is a definite answer, they student in the hot seat must answer to their best abilities. If the answer is based on what they character could have been thinking, the student can improvise what they thought.
c. Rationale: This is a great strategy for retelling in a creative way. This strategy is also great for the students to show their comprehension of the book.
Brief Annotation: Joel and Tony are friends but Tony is way more daring than Joel. Taking a biking trip to a place Joel didn't even feel like going, the boys' trip turns into a nightmare. Joel ends up daring Tony to swim across the river to the sandbar even though Tony wasn't a good swimmer. Unfortunately, Tony ends up drowning and Joel is left figuring out how he is going to tell their parents.
Genre: Contemporary Realistic Fiction
Grade Level: 4th-5th
Readers who will like this: Readers who like an adventure with a good lesson.
Response/Rating (1-4): 4, I liked how there is action right away. This is a good book to recommend to struggling readers in higher grades. It is a short read and the action occurs within the first few chapters, which will hook the reader.
One question you would ask before a read aloud: Have you ever lied about something and that little lie just turns into a bigger problem?
a. Reading Strategy: Hot Seat
b. Strategy Description: Have the students take turns sitting in the hot seat. In the hot seat, the students will take on the identity of one of the characters in the book. Then the other students will ask the student, in the hot seat, questions relating to the story of the book. If the there is a definite answer, they student in the hot seat must answer to their best abilities. If the answer is based on what they character could have been thinking, the student can improvise what they thought.
c. Rationale: This is a great strategy for retelling in a creative way. This strategy is also great for the students to show their comprehension of the book.
Sunday, March 18, 2012
Los Gatos Black on Halloween
Bibliographic Information: Montes, M. (2006). Los Gatos Black on Halloween. Illus. Yuyi Morales. New York, NY: Henry Holt Company, LLC.
Brief Annotation: On Halloween all sorts of creatures come out to celebrate. In this book you will learn the Spanish name for each creature as well as what scares them the most on this ghoulish holiday.
Genre: Fantasy
Grade Level: K-3rd
Readers who will like this: Any child who enjoys Halloween!
Response/Rating (1-4): 4; I really like this book and would love to read it every Halloween! I also liked the glossary in the back that allows you to translate the Spanish words.
One question you would ask before a read aloud: Why do you think Halloween is thought as a scary holiday?
a. Reading Strategy: Internet Investigation
b. Strategy Description: After reading the book, the students will go research online about how other cultures celebrate Halloween. They will then write a few interesting facts that they find to share with the class.
c. Rationale: This Reading strategy incorporates the theme of the book and encourages the students to explore other cultures.
Brief Annotation: On Halloween all sorts of creatures come out to celebrate. In this book you will learn the Spanish name for each creature as well as what scares them the most on this ghoulish holiday.
Genre: Fantasy
Grade Level: K-3rd
Readers who will like this: Any child who enjoys Halloween!
Response/Rating (1-4): 4; I really like this book and would love to read it every Halloween! I also liked the glossary in the back that allows you to translate the Spanish words.
One question you would ask before a read aloud: Why do you think Halloween is thought as a scary holiday?
a. Reading Strategy: Internet Investigation
b. Strategy Description: After reading the book, the students will go research online about how other cultures celebrate Halloween. They will then write a few interesting facts that they find to share with the class.
c. Rationale: This Reading strategy incorporates the theme of the book and encourages the students to explore other cultures.
Show Way
Bibliographic Information: Woodson, J. (2005). Show Way. Illus. Hudson Talbott. New York, NY: Penguin Group.
Brief Annotation: A girl tells the story of her ancestral past, beginning with her grandmother's great-grandma who learned to sew quilts that led many slaves to freedom. The freedom quilt then led to her ancestor's battles and march to end segregation. Then she ends her story with the thought of how her ancestor's determination has allowed their future generations a life of freedom.
Genre: Historical Fiction
Grade Level: 3rd-5th
Readers who will like this: Students who are learning about the history of slavery and segregation.
Response/Rating (1-4): 4; I absolutely loved the illustrations to this book, it really help bring the story to life. This is definitely a must read; I highly recommend it!
One question you would ask before a read aloud: What do you know about slavery?
a. Reading Strategy: Quilts
b. Strategy Description: The students will use their comprehension of the book to create quilt pieces to add to a classroom quilt. The quilt will be a show way quilt from your class room to the playground area. Before starting the quilt, take the students on a walk from the classroom to the playground. Instruct the students to pay attention to any details they can use for the quilt. Then assign a detail for each student to create for the classroom quilt. Before putting the quilt together, have the students explain their design.
c. Rationale: This reading strategy will put emphasis on an important piece of the book. The details the students will have to add to the quilt will show just how important it was for the characters in the book. This will help with the comprehension of the theme of the book.
Brief Annotation: A girl tells the story of her ancestral past, beginning with her grandmother's great-grandma who learned to sew quilts that led many slaves to freedom. The freedom quilt then led to her ancestor's battles and march to end segregation. Then she ends her story with the thought of how her ancestor's determination has allowed their future generations a life of freedom.
Genre: Historical Fiction
Grade Level: 3rd-5th
Readers who will like this: Students who are learning about the history of slavery and segregation.
Response/Rating (1-4): 4; I absolutely loved the illustrations to this book, it really help bring the story to life. This is definitely a must read; I highly recommend it!
One question you would ask before a read aloud: What do you know about slavery?
a. Reading Strategy: Quilts
b. Strategy Description: The students will use their comprehension of the book to create quilt pieces to add to a classroom quilt. The quilt will be a show way quilt from your class room to the playground area. Before starting the quilt, take the students on a walk from the classroom to the playground. Instruct the students to pay attention to any details they can use for the quilt. Then assign a detail for each student to create for the classroom quilt. Before putting the quilt together, have the students explain their design.
c. Rationale: This reading strategy will put emphasis on an important piece of the book. The details the students will have to add to the quilt will show just how important it was for the characters in the book. This will help with the comprehension of the theme of the book.
Time to Sleep Sheep the Sheep!
Bibliographic Information: Willems, M. (2010). Time to Sleep Sheep the Sheep. New York, NY: Hyperion Books for Children.
Brief Annotation: Cat the cat goes around and gathers all her other animal friends for bedtime but she leaves one friend out because of his sleeping schedule.
Genre: Animal Fantasy
Grade Level: K-3rd
Readers who will like this: Children who love a quick book with animal characters.
Response/Rating (1-4): 4; I love the simplicity of this book and the playful language and repetitve words make this books fun and easy to ready!
One question you would ask before a read aloud: What do you do before you go to sleep?
Brief Annotation: Cat the cat goes around and gathers all her other animal friends for bedtime but she leaves one friend out because of his sleeping schedule.
Genre: Animal Fantasy
Grade Level: K-3rd
Readers who will like this: Children who love a quick book with animal characters.
Response/Rating (1-4): 4; I love the simplicity of this book and the playful language and repetitve words make this books fun and easy to ready!
One question you would ask before a read aloud: What do you do before you go to sleep?
Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed
Bibliographic Information: Willems, M. (2009). Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed. New York, NY: Hyperion Books for Children.
Brief Annotation: Wilbur lived among other nake mole rats but he dared to be different by wearing clothes. His difference was not appreciated by the other naked mole rats who sought to change him to be more like them. Going to oldest naked mole rat to look for a wise solution, they only found out that difference from the norm doesn't hurt anyone so all the other naked mole rats decided to try something different.
Genre: Animal Fantasy
Grade Level: K-3rd
Readers who will like this: Children who likes to be different.
Response/Rating (1-4): 4; I really enjoyed the message in this story. This is a great book to teach students about accepting others who choose to be different.
One question you would ask before a read aloud: Have you ever felt like you were picked on for being different?
Brief Annotation: Wilbur lived among other nake mole rats but he dared to be different by wearing clothes. His difference was not appreciated by the other naked mole rats who sought to change him to be more like them. Going to oldest naked mole rat to look for a wise solution, they only found out that difference from the norm doesn't hurt anyone so all the other naked mole rats decided to try something different.
Genre: Animal Fantasy
Grade Level: K-3rd
Readers who will like this: Children who likes to be different.
Response/Rating (1-4): 4; I really enjoyed the message in this story. This is a great book to teach students about accepting others who choose to be different.
One question you would ask before a read aloud: Have you ever felt like you were picked on for being different?
Time to Pee!
Bibliographic Information: Willems, M. (2003). Time to Pee. Illus. New York, NY: Hyperion Books for Children.
Brief Annotation: When you get that funny feeling, it's time to show just how big you are. This books takes a fun approach to potty training with colorful pictures and simple words.
Genre: Fantasy picture books
Grade Level: Pre k-1st
Readers who will like this: Children who are learning to use the bathroom.
Response/Rating (1-4): 3; This is a fun approach to potty training and I really liked the cheering mice in the background!
One question you would ask before a read aloud: How many of you can use the bathroom by yourself?
Brief Annotation: When you get that funny feeling, it's time to show just how big you are. This books takes a fun approach to potty training with colorful pictures and simple words.
Genre: Fantasy picture books
Grade Level: Pre k-1st
Readers who will like this: Children who are learning to use the bathroom.
Response/Rating (1-4): 3; This is a fun approach to potty training and I really liked the cheering mice in the background!
One question you would ask before a read aloud: How many of you can use the bathroom by yourself?
Edwina The Dinosaur Who Didn't Know She Was Extinct
Bibliographic Information: Willems, M. (2006). Edwina The Dinosaur Who Didn't Know She Was Extinct. New York, NY: Hyperion Books for Children.
Brief Annotation: Edwina is a helpful dinosaur that everyone liked. Reginald didn't like how everyone paid attention to Edwina and no one paid attention to him so he was determined to make her feel awful like he felt. After spending so much time trying to make her feel bad, he finally realized better things he could do with his time.
Genre: Animal Fantasy
Grade Level: K-3rd
Readers who will like this: Anyone who loves a fun book with a great message!
Response/Rating (1-4): 4; Like most of Mo Willem's books, I really liked the message in this one. It's a great books to teach students about friendship and the way we treat others.
One question you would ask before a read aloud: How many of you have ever felt left out?
Brief Annotation: Edwina is a helpful dinosaur that everyone liked. Reginald didn't like how everyone paid attention to Edwina and no one paid attention to him so he was determined to make her feel awful like he felt. After spending so much time trying to make her feel bad, he finally realized better things he could do with his time.
Genre: Animal Fantasy
Grade Level: K-3rd
Readers who will like this: Anyone who loves a fun book with a great message!
Response/Rating (1-4): 4; Like most of Mo Willem's books, I really liked the message in this one. It's a great books to teach students about friendship and the way we treat others.
One question you would ask before a read aloud: How many of you have ever felt left out?
Leonardo the Terrible Monster
Bibliographic Information: Willems, M. (2005). Leonardo the Terrible Monster. New York, NY: Hyperion Books for Children.
Brief Annotation: Leonardo was a terrible monster who couldn't seem to scare anyone. Then he came across Sam and tried to scare the tuna salad out him only to find out that he actually has a very big decision to make.
Genre: Fantasy Picture Book
Grade Level: K-3rd
Readers who will like this: Children who has ever had a bad day!
Response/Rating (1-4): 4; I really enjoyed reading this book and message of the story is a great one to share with the younger grade students.
One question you would ask before a read aloud: What have you done to cheer up someone who was sad?
Brief Annotation: Leonardo was a terrible monster who couldn't seem to scare anyone. Then he came across Sam and tried to scare the tuna salad out him only to find out that he actually has a very big decision to make.
Genre: Fantasy Picture Book
Grade Level: K-3rd
Readers who will like this: Children who has ever had a bad day!
Response/Rating (1-4): 4; I really enjoyed reading this book and message of the story is a great one to share with the younger grade students.
One question you would ask before a read aloud: What have you done to cheer up someone who was sad?
Cinderella Skeleton
Bibliographic Information: San Souci, R. (2000). Cinderella Skeleton. Illus. David Catrow. Orlando, FL: Silver Whistle.
Brief Annotation: A dark twist on a Cinderella story, this one takes place in a cemetery. Instead of going to a fancy ball, Cinderella Skeleton desires to attend the Halloween Ball where she won't lose a glass slipper but a limb.
Genre: Fairy Tale
Grade Level: K-3rd
Readers who will like this: Anyone who enjoys reading a fun and adventurous fairy tale!
Response/Rating (1-4): 4; I really enjoyed this version of Cinderella! This is definitely a must read!
One question you would ask before a read aloud: Who's read or heard a Cinderella story?
Brief Annotation: A dark twist on a Cinderella story, this one takes place in a cemetery. Instead of going to a fancy ball, Cinderella Skeleton desires to attend the Halloween Ball where she won't lose a glass slipper but a limb.
Genre: Fairy Tale
Grade Level: K-3rd
Readers who will like this: Anyone who enjoys reading a fun and adventurous fairy tale!
Response/Rating (1-4): 4; I really enjoyed this version of Cinderella! This is definitely a must read!
One question you would ask before a read aloud: Who's read or heard a Cinderella story?
Glass Slipper, Gold Sandal
Bibliographic Information: AuthFleischman, P. (2007). Glass Slipper, Gold Sandal. Julie. Paschkis. New York, NY: Henry Holt and Company.
Brief Annotation: A worldwide version of a Cinderella story that includes contributions from variants from all over the world.
Genre:Fairy tale
Grade Level: K-3rd
Readers who will like this: Children who enjoys color fairy tales.
Response/Rating (1-4): 4; I really liked how the there was inclusions of different parts from different cultures.
One question you would ask before a read aloud: What is a fractured fairy tale?
Brief Annotation: A worldwide version of a Cinderella story that includes contributions from variants from all over the world.
Genre:Fairy tale
Grade Level: K-3rd
Readers who will like this: Children who enjoys color fairy tales.
Response/Rating (1-4): 4; I really liked how the there was inclusions of different parts from different cultures.
One question you would ask before a read aloud: What is a fractured fairy tale?
The Sons of the Dragon King
Bibliographic Information: Young, E. (2004). The Sons of the Dragon King. New York, NY: Atheneum Books for Young Readers.
Brief Annotation: The watchful Dragon King sets out to make sure his nine immortal sons are making something of themselves. On his visit to each son he realizes their individual talents and finds a position for each one of them.
Genre: Animal Fantasy-Legend
Grade Level: 2nd-5th
Readers who will like this: Children who enjoys legends
Response/Rating (1-4): 3; This was a very well written book with very limited illustrations. Even though the illustrations were simple, the words to the story had the ability to paint the rest of the image for the reader.
One question you would ask before a read aloud: If you could have some sort of power to do good with, what kind of power would you have and what would you do with it?
Brief Annotation: The watchful Dragon King sets out to make sure his nine immortal sons are making something of themselves. On his visit to each son he realizes their individual talents and finds a position for each one of them.
Genre: Animal Fantasy-Legend
Grade Level: 2nd-5th
Readers who will like this: Children who enjoys legends
Response/Rating (1-4): 3; This was a very well written book with very limited illustrations. Even though the illustrations were simple, the words to the story had the ability to paint the rest of the image for the reader.
One question you would ask before a read aloud: If you could have some sort of power to do good with, what kind of power would you have and what would you do with it?
Sunday, February 26, 2012
Don't Say That Word!
Bibliographic Information: Katz, A. (2007). Don't Say That Word!. Illus. David Catrow. New York, NY: Margaret K. McElderry Books.
Brief Annotation: Michael comes home from school and his mother asks him about his day. He begins to tell her but is stopped every time he is about to say certain words that he should not say.
Genre: Contemporary Realistic Fiction
Grade Level: K-5
Readers who will like this: Children who enjoys a funny and entertaining book.
Response/Rating (1-4): 4; I liked how the words rhyme so you can almost guess the inappropriate word that Michael isn't allowed to say. This is a great book to teach children about good etiquettes and manners.
One question you would ask before a read aloud: What are some good manners?
Brief Annotation: Michael comes home from school and his mother asks him about his day. He begins to tell her but is stopped every time he is about to say certain words that he should not say.
Genre: Contemporary Realistic Fiction
Grade Level: K-5
Readers who will like this: Children who enjoys a funny and entertaining book.
Response/Rating (1-4): 4; I liked how the words rhyme so you can almost guess the inappropriate word that Michael isn't allowed to say. This is a great book to teach children about good etiquettes and manners.
One question you would ask before a read aloud: What are some good manners?
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