Bio: Alley, Z. (2008). There is a Wolf at the Door. Illus. R.W. Alley, New York, NY:Roaring Book Press
Annotation: A fashionista named Rhonda cares only about herself and her collection of red clothing. Hep parents decide on day to teacher her a lesson and send her to her grandmothers house with some cookies because she is not feeling well. Along the way to grandmothers house she comes across a fashionable wolf that likes Rhonda's outfit. As Rhonda gets distracted walking through the woods, the wolf takes advantage of the situation and makes it to Grandma's house before she does. Resulting in learning a lesson about consideration and kindness. Also, sharing a little insight on looking good.
Genre: Folktale, Picture Book
Grade Level: 1-3
Readers who will like this book: Kids that enjoy fashion and their family
Response/Rating: (3) It was a book that portrayed a nice lesson on not being selfish, and to be kind and considerate of others.
Question: How might you feel if you had a friend that was selfish? If your Grandma was sick what would you bring her to help her feel better?
Sunday, December 18, 2011
Red Riding in the Hood
Bio: Marcantonio, P. (2005). Red Ridin' in the Hood. Illus. Renato Alarcao. New York, NY: Douglas & McIntyre Publishing Group
Annotation: From a Hispanic American perspective a little girl goes to visit her sick grandmother. She packs up soup, heavy on the cilantro and pepper, takes the bus to Forest Street and comes across a Lobos, aka The Wolf in Spanish/English translation. "Red" the little girl talks to the Lobos and he convinces her to take her time getting her grandmothers house. Knowing what the wolf was up to something, she out smarted him a got him thrown in to jail for trying to kidnap her and her grandma.
Genre: Fiction, Folklore, Hispanic/American Culture
Grade Level: 5th-7th
Readers who will like this book: Kids that are learning about the Spanish culture and learning Spanish
Response/Rating: (4) I loved the twist on the Spanish-American way to tell the story about Little Red Riding Hood from a different culture standpoint. It was interesting on how the author used both Spanish and English throughout the story.
Question: Have you ever heard of the folk tale Little Red Riding Hood? What does Lobo mean in Spanish?
Annotation: From a Hispanic American perspective a little girl goes to visit her sick grandmother. She packs up soup, heavy on the cilantro and pepper, takes the bus to Forest Street and comes across a Lobos, aka The Wolf in Spanish/English translation. "Red" the little girl talks to the Lobos and he convinces her to take her time getting her grandmothers house. Knowing what the wolf was up to something, she out smarted him a got him thrown in to jail for trying to kidnap her and her grandma.
Genre: Fiction, Folklore, Hispanic/American Culture
Grade Level: 5th-7th
Readers who will like this book: Kids that are learning about the Spanish culture and learning Spanish
Response/Rating: (4) I loved the twist on the Spanish-American way to tell the story about Little Red Riding Hood from a different culture standpoint. It was interesting on how the author used both Spanish and English throughout the story.
Question: Have you ever heard of the folk tale Little Red Riding Hood? What does Lobo mean in Spanish?
Auntie Tiger
Bio: Yep, L. (2009). Auntie Tiger, Illus. Insu Lee. New York, NY: Harper Collins Publisher
Annotaiton: Two sisters out smart a Tiger pretending to be their Auntie after thier mother leaves for the day to go grocery shopping. Their mother warned them to not let in any stangers to the house because there was a ferosious Tiger out on the prowl. Little did they know that the Tiger was trying to eat them for dinner.
Genre: Folklore, Picture Book
Grade Level: 1-3
Readers who will like this book: Kids that like a book filled with suspense and family relationships relating to love.
Question: Are there times you don't listen to your mom?
Annotaiton: Two sisters out smart a Tiger pretending to be their Auntie after thier mother leaves for the day to go grocery shopping. Their mother warned them to not let in any stangers to the house because there was a ferosious Tiger out on the prowl. Little did they know that the Tiger was trying to eat them for dinner.
Genre: Folklore, Picture Book
Grade Level: 1-3
Readers who will like this book: Kids that like a book filled with suspense and family relationships relating to love.
Question: Are there times you don't listen to your mom?
Chalk
Bio: Thomson, B. (2010). Chalk. Illus. Bill Thomson, New York, NY: Scholastic
Annotation: A book about three friends and an adventure they go on, when they find a box of chalk at the playground. Using their wild imaginations they pretend that what they draw comes to life. An ordinary day turns in to a day of magic and fun.
Genre: Wordless Picture book
Grade Level: K-2
Readers who will like this book: Kids that are creative,artistic, and that can use their imagination.
Rating/Response:(4) It was a wonderful book using illustration to do all of the talking. It is a book that opens the mind of young readers to be creative while "reading" a book. Readers have the chance to form their own story, with no right or wrong ways in interpreting it.
Question: Do you enjoy hanging out with friends and using your imagination to make up stories?
Annotation: A book about three friends and an adventure they go on, when they find a box of chalk at the playground. Using their wild imaginations they pretend that what they draw comes to life. An ordinary day turns in to a day of magic and fun.
Genre: Wordless Picture book
Grade Level: K-2
Readers who will like this book: Kids that are creative,artistic, and that can use their imagination.
Rating/Response:(4) It was a wonderful book using illustration to do all of the talking. It is a book that opens the mind of young readers to be creative while "reading" a book. Readers have the chance to form their own story, with no right or wrong ways in interpreting it.
Question: Do you enjoy hanging out with friends and using your imagination to make up stories?
Animal Fables from Aesop
Bio: McClintock, B. (1991). Animal Fables from Aesop, Illus. Barbra McClintock, New York, NY: David R. Godine
Annotation: Nine short stories combined into one book of fables. Many of the characters like to outwit one another and like to to share life lessons and how they live.
Genre: Fables, Animal Fiction
Readers who will like this book: Kids who like wisdom and humor.
Response/Rating: (2) It is a book that has been recreated and adapted from a author from the 16th century. It is book that an older generation would appreciate more so then the present generation of children.
Question: Have you ever out witted a friend of yours?
Annotation: Nine short stories combined into one book of fables. Many of the characters like to outwit one another and like to to share life lessons and how they live.
Genre: Fables, Animal Fiction
Readers who will like this book: Kids who like wisdom and humor.
Response/Rating: (2) It is a book that has been recreated and adapted from a author from the 16th century. It is book that an older generation would appreciate more so then the present generation of children.
Question: Have you ever out witted a friend of yours?
The Day the Babies Crawled Away
Bio: Rathmann, R. (2003). The Day the Babies Crawled Away. Illus. Peggy Rathmann, New York, NY; G.P. Putnam's Sons
Annotation: The babies decide to go on an adventure together to curiously see what is beyond the fair without their mommies and daddies. They see butterflies and bees, frogs, bats and birds. As the day grows longer the babies get hungry and tired and begin to cry. Saving the day an older child brings them back to their parents. Hip Hip Hurray the crowd cheers knowing that their babies were safe and sound.
Genre:Rhyme, Fiction, Picture book
Grade Level: K-1
Readers who will like this book: Kids that like rhyming books
Response/Rating: (3) It was a fun book that used simple rhymes and a beautiful background with the sun going down.
Question: Have you ever been to a fair? What was it like?
Annotation: The babies decide to go on an adventure together to curiously see what is beyond the fair without their mommies and daddies. They see butterflies and bees, frogs, bats and birds. As the day grows longer the babies get hungry and tired and begin to cry. Saving the day an older child brings them back to their parents. Hip Hip Hurray the crowd cheers knowing that their babies were safe and sound.
Genre:Rhyme, Fiction, Picture book
Grade Level: K-1
Readers who will like this book: Kids that like rhyming books
Response/Rating: (3) It was a fun book that used simple rhymes and a beautiful background with the sun going down.
Question: Have you ever been to a fair? What was it like?
Hansel and Gretel
Bio: Grimm, J. (1980). Hansel and Gretel. Illus. Susan Jeffers. New York, NY; The Dial Press
Annotation: A traditional story by the Brothers Grimm. Hansel and Gretel are living in time of famine, leaving little food to eat and to survive. Abandoned in the forest by their father and stepmother, they stumbled across a house made of sweets. Little did they know that a wicked witch lived in the house of their dreams. Hansel and Gretel out smarted the witch when her plan was to eat them. Determined to make it back home they were then reunited with their father.
Grade Level:2-5
Genre: Fairytale
Readers who will enjoy this book: Kids who live fairytales and adventure.
Response/Rating: (2): It is a pretty intersting story. The language of the story is old, dating back to the 1900's.
Questions: Have you ever been lost? What would you do if you came across a house made of candy and sweets?
Annotation: A traditional story by the Brothers Grimm. Hansel and Gretel are living in time of famine, leaving little food to eat and to survive. Abandoned in the forest by their father and stepmother, they stumbled across a house made of sweets. Little did they know that a wicked witch lived in the house of their dreams. Hansel and Gretel out smarted the witch when her plan was to eat them. Determined to make it back home they were then reunited with their father.
Grade Level:2-5
Genre: Fairytale
Readers who will enjoy this book: Kids who live fairytales and adventure.
Response/Rating: (2): It is a pretty intersting story. The language of the story is old, dating back to the 1900's.
Questions: Have you ever been lost? What would you do if you came across a house made of candy and sweets?
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