Bibliographic Information: Gravett, E. (2010). Blue Chameleon. Illus. Emily Gravett. New York, NY: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers.
Brief Annotation: Lonely chameleon changes his color to try to find a friend.
Genre: Animal Fantasy, Picture Storybook
Grade Level: PreK - 2
Readers who will like this book: Anyone who has ever felt lonely and tried to find a friend.
Rating/Response: 4 out of 4. As with so many of Gravett's other books, the front and back endpages tell more of the story. Sparse text with vividly colored illustrations help the reader to discern chameleon's feelings.
One question I would ask before a read aloud: What does it feel like to be lonely?
Showing posts with label Picture Storybook. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Picture Storybook. Show all posts
Sunday, March 25, 2012
Orange Pear Apple Bear
Bibliographic Information: Gravett, E. (2005). Orange Pear Apple Bear. Illus. Emily Gravett. New York, NY: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers.
Brief Annotation: The story of an orange, a pear, an apple, and a bear, told with only those words and illustrations.
Genre: Picture Storybook
Grade Level: PreK - 1
Readers who will like this book: Beginning readers, and those who like books where the illustrations provide meaning to the words.
Rating/Response: 4 out of 4. With minimal language, Gravett changes the story through the illustrations.
One question I would ask before a read aloud: Does it matter what order words are written in?
Brief Annotation: The story of an orange, a pear, an apple, and a bear, told with only those words and illustrations.
Genre: Picture Storybook
Grade Level: PreK - 1
Readers who will like this book: Beginning readers, and those who like books where the illustrations provide meaning to the words.
Rating/Response: 4 out of 4. With minimal language, Gravett changes the story through the illustrations.
One question I would ask before a read aloud: Does it matter what order words are written in?
The Odd Egg
Bibliographic Information: Gravett, E. (2008). The Odd Egg. Illus. Emily Gravett. New York, NY: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers.
Brief Annotation: Every bird had an egg, except Duck, until he finds the most beautiful egg. Duck's egg is the last to hatch and - watch out!
Genre: Animal Fantasy, Picture Storybook
Grade Level: PreK - 2
Readers who will like this book: Anyone who likes surprise endings! And anyone who has ever been laughed at for being different.
Rating/Response: 4 out of 4. A delightful story that relates the idea differences sometimes being a wonderful surprise! The back endpages continue the story, as many of books by this author also use the front and back endpages to help tell the story.
One question I would ask before a read aloud: Is it ok to laugh at someone for being different?
10/40: Guided Reading from 50 Literacy Strategies, by Gail E. Tompkins
I would use this book in small group guided reading instruction. The goal of guided reading is to boost students' fluency and comprehension. I would introduce the book; have the students take turns reading pages out loud; ask questions of the students as we read, encouraging them to respond; and place copies of the book in each student's book bag for independent reading. I believe that this book would work well for this strategy, especially in first grade, because the sentences are simple, the text and story are fun and entertaining, and I believe that students would enjoy rereading it on their own.
Brief Annotation: Every bird had an egg, except Duck, until he finds the most beautiful egg. Duck's egg is the last to hatch and - watch out!
Genre: Animal Fantasy, Picture Storybook
Grade Level: PreK - 2
Readers who will like this book: Anyone who likes surprise endings! And anyone who has ever been laughed at for being different.
Rating/Response: 4 out of 4. A delightful story that relates the idea differences sometimes being a wonderful surprise! The back endpages continue the story, as many of books by this author also use the front and back endpages to help tell the story.
One question I would ask before a read aloud: Is it ok to laugh at someone for being different?
10/40: Guided Reading from 50 Literacy Strategies, by Gail E. Tompkins
I would use this book in small group guided reading instruction. The goal of guided reading is to boost students' fluency and comprehension. I would introduce the book; have the students take turns reading pages out loud; ask questions of the students as we read, encouraging them to respond; and place copies of the book in each student's book bag for independent reading. I believe that this book would work well for this strategy, especially in first grade, because the sentences are simple, the text and story are fun and entertaining, and I believe that students would enjoy rereading it on their own.
Monkey and Me
Bibliographic Information: Gravett, E. (2007). Monkey and Me. Illus. Emily Gravett. New York, NY: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers.
Brief Annotation: A little girl and her stuffed monkey imitate the animals they see.
Genre: Contemporary Realistic Fiction, Picture Storybook
Grade Level: PreK - 2
Readers who will like this book: Anyone who has a toy that they bring with them everywhere, and play fun games with.
Rating/Response: 4 out of 4. Absolutely fun to try to guess what animal they will see next. Loads of subtle humor (primarily for the adults reading this book) in the illustrations.
One question I would ask before a read aloud: How can you imitate different animals? What can you do that animals also do?
Brief Annotation: A little girl and her stuffed monkey imitate the animals they see.
Genre: Contemporary Realistic Fiction, Picture Storybook
Grade Level: PreK - 2
Readers who will like this book: Anyone who has a toy that they bring with them everywhere, and play fun games with.
Rating/Response: 4 out of 4. Absolutely fun to try to guess what animal they will see next. Loads of subtle humor (primarily for the adults reading this book) in the illustrations.
One question I would ask before a read aloud: How can you imitate different animals? What can you do that animals also do?
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