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Bibliographic Information (APA): Author last name, First initial. (Year published). Title in italics. Illus. Illustrator First Name Last Name. City published, State published: Publisher.

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Response/Rating (1-4):
One question you would ask before a read aloud:

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Monday, September 19, 2011

Abel's Island


Bibliographic Information: Steig, W. (1976). Abel's Island. Illus. William Steig. New York, NY: Square Fish.

Brief Annotation: This story is about a mouse who gets lost in a storm and finds himself on an island where he discovers who he is on the inside as well as his vocation. Abel discovers his own strength, fortitude and resilience while learning how to live in the wilderness.
Genre: Storybook, Animal Fantasy
Grade Level: 2-5
Readers who will like this: Readers who enjoy discovery, pictures, scintillating language and mice will love this endearing story.
Response/Rating: 4 of 4
One question you would ask before a read aloud: Can you think of a time when you were lost and afraid? How did you get found and were there people to help? What other ways might Abel have been able to get off the island?
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