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.
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Monday, March 26, 2012
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?
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?
Good Enough to Eat
Cole, B. (2007). Good Enough to Eat. Illus. Brock Cole. New York, New York: Farrar, Straus, and Giroux.
Annotation: This is about a homeless girl that the people in town would love to get rid of. When an ogre shows up to town one day they pawn her off on him. She is able to outwit the townspeople and the ogre.
Genre: Theme paper book (fairytale and fantasy)
Grade Level: K-5th
Readers who would like this: This would be a cute bedtime story for a little girl to read or have read to her.
Response/Rating: I give this book a 3. The illustrations weren't my cup of tea. I like more vivid colors and more modern illustrations. The story line was well written.
Question: Do you know what an ogre is?
Annotation: This is about a homeless girl that the people in town would love to get rid of. When an ogre shows up to town one day they pawn her off on him. She is able to outwit the townspeople and the ogre.
Genre: Theme paper book (fairytale and fantasy)
Grade Level: K-5th
Readers who would like this: This would be a cute bedtime story for a little girl to read or have read to her.
Response/Rating: I give this book a 3. The illustrations weren't my cup of tea. I like more vivid colors and more modern illustrations. The story line was well written.
Question: Do you know what an ogre is?
The Lightning Thief
Bibliographic Information (APA): Riordan, Rick. (2006). The Lightning Thief. New York, NY: Disney-Hyperion.
Brief Annotation: This is a book about a boy that has been raised by a single mother. He has never met his father but when a strange set of events happen on a school field trip he learns that his father is much more powerful than he knew.
Genre: Young Adult Fantasy Fiction
Grade Level: 5th and up
Readers who will like this: Children that enjoy books with action or a hero main character. Children that enjoy fantasy novels. Children that enjoyed Harry Potter.
Response/Rating (1-4): 4; I loved this book for many reasons. I loved that this drew a lot of Greek history and knowledge about greek gods. This books shows a lot of growth in Percy when he has to go on a quest to find his father's lightning bolt in order to save the world. This book has a great plot that drives the book. Many children will become interested in Greek history when they read this book.
One question you would ask before a read aloud: Have you ever wished one of your parents was a super hero or a god?
The Sorceror's Stone
Bibliographic Information (APA): Rowling, J.K. (1998). Harry Potter and the Sorcerers Stone. Illus Mary GrandPré. New York, NY: Scholastic Press.
Brief Annotation: This is about a young boy named Harry that becomes a wizard and is sent to wizarding school. He finds that he is welcomed by many but not by all.
Genre: Young Adult Fantasy Fiction
Grade Level: 4th and up
Readers who will like this: Children that enjoy fantasy books or books about wizards.
Response/Rating (1-4): 4; This is a wonderful book for children. Rowling writes beautifully and engages the reader on every page. The characters are well rounded and deep. The plot is wonderfully written and easy to follow. I would recommend this book for avid readers or children that don't seem to enjoy reading. Harry grows through this book ans discovers a lot about himself.
One question you would ask before a read aloud: Do you ever wish that you were a wizard?
Friday, March 23, 2012
Boo and Baa Have Company
Landstrom, L. (2006). Boo and Baa Have Company. Illus. Olof Landstrom. New York, New York: R & S Books.
Annotation: This is a book about two sheep that notice a stranded cat in their tree when they are raking leaves. They try to help the cat get down and they only end up getting stranded in the tree themselves. The books ends with the sheep sleeping in the house and the cat on the floor.
Genre: Theme paper book
Grade Level: PreK-K
Readers who would like this: This would be a cute bedtime story for parents to read with their children.
Rating/Response: I give this book a 4. I think the depiction and reality of how stubborn cats are is funny. I also like boo and baa as the main characters in the book. They are quite the pair.
Question: Have you ever rescued someone or something?
Annotation: This is a book about two sheep that notice a stranded cat in their tree when they are raking leaves. They try to help the cat get down and they only end up getting stranded in the tree themselves. The books ends with the sheep sleeping in the house and the cat on the floor.
Genre: Theme paper book
Grade Level: PreK-K
Readers who would like this: This would be a cute bedtime story for parents to read with their children.
Rating/Response: I give this book a 4. I think the depiction and reality of how stubborn cats are is funny. I also like boo and baa as the main characters in the book. They are quite the pair.
Question: Have you ever rescued someone or something?
One Potato Two Potato
De Felice, C. (2006). One Potato Two Potato. Illus. Andrea U'Ren. New York, New York: Farrar, Straus, and Giroux.
Annotation: This book is about two elderly people that are married and don't have a whole lot of anything. They end up digging up this black, magical pot that ends up doubling everything they have. One day the wife falls in and doubles and so the old man doubles himself as well so they both have a friend to talk to.
Genre: Theme Paper Book (Magic and Mystery)
Grade Level: PreK-2nd
Readers who would like this: This would be a good book for children to have at home or in the class room. It would pair well with reading strategies as well.
Rating/Response: I give this book a 4. I thought the fantasy of it was cute, but also shared a lesson in being thankful for what you have.
Question: Would you be a twin if you could?
Annotation: This book is about two elderly people that are married and don't have a whole lot of anything. They end up digging up this black, magical pot that ends up doubling everything they have. One day the wife falls in and doubles and so the old man doubles himself as well so they both have a friend to talk to.
Genre: Theme Paper Book (Magic and Mystery)
Grade Level: PreK-2nd
Readers who would like this: This would be a good book for children to have at home or in the class room. It would pair well with reading strategies as well.
Rating/Response: I give this book a 4. I thought the fantasy of it was cute, but also shared a lesson in being thankful for what you have.
Question: Would you be a twin if you could?
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa: Rain or Shine
Bibliographic Info: Silverman, E. (2009). Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa: Rain or Shine. Illus. Betsy Lewin. Boston, Massachusetts: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.
Annotation:
Genre: Animal Fiction/Friendship
Grade Level: K-3
Readers who will like this book: Any child who likes horses will love the stories about Kate and Cocoa. Although it seems slightly aimed at young girls, I think boys would enjoy it just as much.
Personal response: Until this class, I had not heard of the Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa series, but after reading this book I think I will go purchase the series for my daughter. The story was silly and endearing and was an easier read for second graders to early third grade. I rate this book at a 4.
A question you would ask before reading: If you could have any animal in the world to join you on adventures, what would it be?
Annotation:
Genre: Animal Fiction/Friendship
Grade Level: K-3
Readers who will like this book: Any child who likes horses will love the stories about Kate and Cocoa. Although it seems slightly aimed at young girls, I think boys would enjoy it just as much.
Personal response: Until this class, I had not heard of the Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa series, but after reading this book I think I will go purchase the series for my daughter. The story was silly and endearing and was an easier read for second graders to early third grade. I rate this book at a 4.
A question you would ask before reading: If you could have any animal in the world to join you on adventures, what would it be?
Best Friends
Bibliographic Info: Kellogg, S. (1992). Best Friends. Illus. Steven Kellogg. New York, New York: Penguin Group Inc (USA).
Annotation: This book follows best friends Louise and Kathy and how they are inseparable, that is until Louise goes away for the summer. Kathy is left feeling abandoned without her and when she receives a postcard from Louise detailing how much fun she is having, Kathy is hurt, sad and angry! Once the girls reunite, they are able to raise a new puppy together solidifying what true friends are all about.
Genre: Fiction/Friendship
Grade Level: K-3
Readers who will like this book: Young girls are probably going to be drawn to this book the most. Parents will enjoy the authors details about emotion involving a friendship and how it will always turn out for the best with a true friend.
Personal response: I like how Kellogg brought the reader through both the ups and downs of a friendship (particularly a young girls). The book is so colorful and there is a great lesson in it. I rate this book at a 3, only because it is mainly directed toward girls.
A question you would ask before reading: Have you ever missed someone so much it made you angry that they were gone?
Annotation: This book follows best friends Louise and Kathy and how they are inseparable, that is until Louise goes away for the summer. Kathy is left feeling abandoned without her and when she receives a postcard from Louise detailing how much fun she is having, Kathy is hurt, sad and angry! Once the girls reunite, they are able to raise a new puppy together solidifying what true friends are all about.
Genre: Fiction/Friendship
Grade Level: K-3
Readers who will like this book: Young girls are probably going to be drawn to this book the most. Parents will enjoy the authors details about emotion involving a friendship and how it will always turn out for the best with a true friend.
Personal response: I like how Kellogg brought the reader through both the ups and downs of a friendship (particularly a young girls). The book is so colorful and there is a great lesson in it. I rate this book at a 3, only because it is mainly directed toward girls.
A question you would ask before reading: Have you ever missed someone so much it made you angry that they were gone?
Frog and Toad Are Friends
Bibliographic Info: Lobel, A. (1979). Frog and Toad Are Friends. Illus. Arnold Lobel. New York, New York: HarperCollins Publishers.
Annotation: In this adventure of Frog and Toad we see how they have come to be such great friends. Throughout the five stories Frog and Toad go swimming, look for a lost button together and await the arrival of spring. All while creating an everlasting bond.
Genre: Animal Fiction/Beginning reader
Grade Level: K-2
Readers who will like this book: Children who are just beginning to read independently will enjoy the easy lay out and silly adventures that Frog and Toad take them on.
Personal response: I have always been a fan of the Frog and Toad series and will always be sure to include at least a handful of them in my classroom library. The stories are entertaining, colorful and easy to read. I rate this book at a 4.
A question you would ask before reading: Tell me about a silly adventure you and a friend have been on.
Annotation: In this adventure of Frog and Toad we see how they have come to be such great friends. Throughout the five stories Frog and Toad go swimming, look for a lost button together and await the arrival of spring. All while creating an everlasting bond.
Genre: Animal Fiction/Beginning reader
Grade Level: K-2
Readers who will like this book: Children who are just beginning to read independently will enjoy the easy lay out and silly adventures that Frog and Toad take them on.
Personal response: I have always been a fan of the Frog and Toad series and will always be sure to include at least a handful of them in my classroom library. The stories are entertaining, colorful and easy to read. I rate this book at a 4.
A question you would ask before reading: Tell me about a silly adventure you and a friend have been on.
The Books of Elsewhere: The Shadows
Bibliographic Information (APA): West, J. (2010). The Books of Elsewhere: The Shadows. Illus. Illustrator Poly Bernatene. New York, NY: Puffin Books.
Brief Annotation: Something strange is happening in Olive's new house. She discovers a pair of glasses that allows her to enter the many paintings that line the walls.
Genre: Young Adult Fantasy Fiction
Grade Level: 5th-12th
Readers who will like this: Children that enjoy fantasy fiction will really enjoy this book.
Response/Rating (1-4): 4; If I could give it a 5 or more I would. Jacqueline lives in our backyard and is always willing to come to schools and libraries for talks or workshops. This is a beautifully written book about paintings that come to life when she puts on a pair of classes she finds. She soon meets three cats that act as guardians to the paintings. This book is beautifully written and I highly recommend it.
One question you would ask before a read aloud: Have you ever wished you could climb into a painting?
Reading Strategies Connection:
Artist workshop:
Have the children study different paintings and artists. When the children have had some time to explore different paintings provide the children with a canvas and some different art medias. Allow the children to create their own paintings to "put inside Olive's House". When the paintings are complete ask the children to write a story about what it would be like to enter their painting. Have them include what it would be like and who they would encounter. Allow the children's imaginations to run wild.
The Talented Clementine
Bibliographic Information (APA): Pennypacker, S. (2007). The Talented Clementine. Illus. Marla Frazee. New York, NY: Hyperion Paperbacks.
Brief Annotation: Clementine's class is having a talent show but Clementine has no talent. This hilarious book takes you through Clementines many ideas for her talent show until she discovers her true talent.
Genre: Contemporary Realistic Fiction
Grade Level: 3rd-4th
Readers who will like this: Most children will enjoy this book. Any child who has worried about not being good enough or has a friend that seems so much better than them will easily relate to this book.
Response/Rating (1-4): 4; This book is wonderful! Clementine searches through the entire book to discover her true talent. She gets down on herself and is jealous of her friend Margaret. Her teacher and principle finally help her discover her true talent. She realizes how unique she actually is.
One question you would ask before a read aloud: Have you ever felt like you didn't have a talent or wasn't good enough?
Sunday, March 18, 2012
When Sophie gets angry--really, really, angry...
Bibliographic Information: Brang, M. (1999) When Sophie gets angry--really, really angry... New York: Blue Sky Press
Annotation: This is the story of what happens when Sophie gets angry. Sophie gets upset and doesn't know how to express her feelings. She runs from them and with time she is able to cool down and return to what she was doing.
Genre: Picturebook
Grade Level: K-2
Readers who will like this book: Young readers will like this book. Children with siblings (rivalry).
Response/Rating: The illustrations grab the readers attention. The warm to cool colors is a great way to show what Sophie is feeling. This book is doesn't use a lot of text but is able to show meaning very easily. 4
Classroom question: What do you do when somebody upsets you?
Annotation: This is the story of what happens when Sophie gets angry. Sophie gets upset and doesn't know how to express her feelings. She runs from them and with time she is able to cool down and return to what she was doing.
Genre: Picturebook
Grade Level: K-2
Readers who will like this book: Young readers will like this book. Children with siblings (rivalry).
Response/Rating: The illustrations grab the readers attention. The warm to cool colors is a great way to show what Sophie is feeling. This book is doesn't use a lot of text but is able to show meaning very easily. 4
Classroom question: What do you do when somebody upsets you?
Pete's a Pizza
Bibliographic Information: Steig, W. (1998) Pete's a Pizza. New York: HarperCollins Publishers
Annotation: Pete is upset because it is raining and he can't play ball outside. His dad decides to cheer him up, and turning Pete into a pizza is the perfect way. Pete is the dough and checkers are tomatoes. Pete cheers up and has fun playing with his father.
Genre: Picturebook
Grade Level: K-2
Readers that will like this book: Young readers will enjoy this book. Children that like pizza. Children that have been disapointed by the weather.
Response/Rating: I didn't think the illustrations were that exciting. The story was cute and fun. 3
Classroom question: Have you ever had plans changed because of the weather?
Annotation: Pete is upset because it is raining and he can't play ball outside. His dad decides to cheer him up, and turning Pete into a pizza is the perfect way. Pete is the dough and checkers are tomatoes. Pete cheers up and has fun playing with his father.
Genre: Picturebook
Grade Level: K-2
Readers that will like this book: Young readers will enjoy this book. Children that like pizza. Children that have been disapointed by the weather.
Response/Rating: I didn't think the illustrations were that exciting. The story was cute and fun. 3
Classroom question: Have you ever had plans changed because of the weather?
A Good Day
Bibliographic Information: Henkes, K. (2007) A Good Day. New York: Greenwillow Books
Annotation: This is the story of four animals that start out having a bad day. The bird, fox, dog and squirrel are determined to have a good day. They are persistant and show that a bad day does not have to stay bad. You can decide to make it good.
Genre: Picturebook
Grade Level: K-2
Readers who will like this book: Most young children will like this book. The animals are fun for younger children and the older children will be able to make connections about feelings.
Response/Rating: Not the typical Keven Henkes "mouse" book. I like the simplicity of this book. The full pages illustrations are great and have the perfect amount of detail. 4
Classroom question: Have you ever had a bad day?
Annotation: This is the story of four animals that start out having a bad day. The bird, fox, dog and squirrel are determined to have a good day. They are persistant and show that a bad day does not have to stay bad. You can decide to make it good.
Genre: Picturebook
Grade Level: K-2
Readers who will like this book: Most young children will like this book. The animals are fun for younger children and the older children will be able to make connections about feelings.
Response/Rating: Not the typical Keven Henkes "mouse" book. I like the simplicity of this book. The full pages illustrations are great and have the perfect amount of detail. 4
Classroom question: Have you ever had a bad day?
No, David!
Bibliographic Information: Shannon, D. (1998) No, David! New York: Blue Sky Press
Annotation: David is a young boy who has does many naughty things. All David ever heard his mother say was, "No!" David finally hears "Yes!" from his mother and gets a hug at the end.
Genre: Picturebook
Grade Level: K-2
Readers who will like this book: This is a good book for beginning readers. Most children will find this book funny and may connect with David. Teachers/Parents will like this book for teaching about feelings.
Response/Rating: As a parent I really connected with this book. I think my children could relate to David. The book uses humor but is also serious at the end when David gets the hug from his mother. I really enjoyed the colors and illustrations used. 4
Classroom questions: What do you think happens in this book? Why do you think it is called No, David? What happens when you do things that you are not supposed to do?
Annotation: David is a young boy who has does many naughty things. All David ever heard his mother say was, "No!" David finally hears "Yes!" from his mother and gets a hug at the end.
Genre: Picturebook
Grade Level: K-2
Readers who will like this book: This is a good book for beginning readers. Most children will find this book funny and may connect with David. Teachers/Parents will like this book for teaching about feelings.
Response/Rating: As a parent I really connected with this book. I think my children could relate to David. The book uses humor but is also serious at the end when David gets the hug from his mother. I really enjoyed the colors and illustrations used. 4
Classroom questions: What do you think happens in this book? Why do you think it is called No, David? What happens when you do things that you are not supposed to do?
Feelings
Bibliographic Information: Aliki (1984) Feelings. New York: Greenwillow Books
Annotation: This book uses different methods to show emotions. Some of the books uses pictures while other parts use poetry and stories.
Genre: Picturebook
Grade level: K-2
Readers who will like this book: Parents/teachers of young children will like this book. It can help teach children how to express their emotions.
Rating/Response: This book is simple. It does a great job showing that it is difficult for children to show emotion. 4
Classroom questions: Do you know what emotions are? What do you do when you feel happy/sad/upset?
Annotation: This book uses different methods to show emotions. Some of the books uses pictures while other parts use poetry and stories.
Genre: Picturebook
Grade level: K-2
Readers who will like this book: Parents/teachers of young children will like this book. It can help teach children how to express their emotions.
Rating/Response: This book is simple. It does a great job showing that it is difficult for children to show emotion. 4
Classroom questions: Do you know what emotions are? What do you do when you feel happy/sad/upset?
Owl Moon
Bibliographic Information: Yolen, J. (1987). Owl Moon. Illus. John Schoenherr. New York, NY: Philomel Books.
Brief Annotation: A wonderful story about a young girl's first experience night owling with her father.
Genre: Contemporary Realistic Fiction Picturebook
Grade Level: K - 4
Readers who will like this book: Anyone who loves to experience the magnificence and beauty of nature.
Rating/Response: 4 out of 4. The author uses wonderful detail to describe every aspect of the experience. The illustrations are realistic and enchanting.
One question I would ask before a read aloud: What time of day would you expect to see an owl? Can you make a lot of noise if you want to spot wild animals?
Brief Annotation: A wonderful story about a young girl's first experience night owling with her father.
Genre: Contemporary Realistic Fiction Picturebook
Grade Level: K - 4
Readers who will like this book: Anyone who loves to experience the magnificence and beauty of nature.
Rating/Response: 4 out of 4. The author uses wonderful detail to describe every aspect of the experience. The illustrations are realistic and enchanting.
One question I would ask before a read aloud: What time of day would you expect to see an owl? Can you make a lot of noise if you want to spot wild animals?
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