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?
Friday, December 16, 2011
Red Leaf, Yellow Leaf
Bibliographic Information: Ehlert, L. (1991). Red Leaf Yellow Leaf. Orlando, Florida. Harcourt Brace and Company.
Annotation: A young child explains the growth of a maple tree from a seed to it becoming a full, grown up tree.
Genre: Concept Book
Grade: Pre-k thru 2
Who would like this book: Children with an interest in the growth of trees and the changing of trees within the seasons and as they mature.
Rating Response: 2—I was kind of disappointed in this book because the cover made it look like a fun book to read but once I read it by the end I was only interested in the pictures.
Question: How do you think a tree grows up?
Annotation: A young child explains the growth of a maple tree from a seed to it becoming a full, grown up tree.
Genre: Concept Book
Grade: Pre-k thru 2
Who would like this book: Children with an interest in the growth of trees and the changing of trees within the seasons and as they mature.
Rating Response: 2—I was kind of disappointed in this book because the cover made it look like a fun book to read but once I read it by the end I was only interested in the pictures.
Question: How do you think a tree grows up?
Under the Quilt of the Night
Bibliographic Information: Hopkinson, D. (2001). Under the Quilt of the Night. New York, New York. Atheneum Books.
Annotation: Under the Quilt is a story of a young girl who flees from the farm where she works as a slve and uses the Underground Railroad as means to escape to the North.
Genre: Picture Book. Culturally Diverse Book.
Grade: 1 -4
Who would like this: Student who are learning about the escape of slavery and the Underground Railroad.
Rating/Response: 4—this was my favorite of the culturally diverse books I read for this course. I loved the beautiful illustrations and the simplicity to the book in its text. The illustrations were fabulous in representing the people and the fear within their faces as they travel, thoroughly enjoyed this book.
Question: can you describe what the Underground Railroad was?
Annotation: Under the Quilt is a story of a young girl who flees from the farm where she works as a slve and uses the Underground Railroad as means to escape to the North.
Genre: Picture Book. Culturally Diverse Book.
Grade: 1 -4
Who would like this: Student who are learning about the escape of slavery and the Underground Railroad.
Rating/Response: 4—this was my favorite of the culturally diverse books I read for this course. I loved the beautiful illustrations and the simplicity to the book in its text. The illustrations were fabulous in representing the people and the fear within their faces as they travel, thoroughly enjoyed this book.
Question: can you describe what the Underground Railroad was?
Cinderella.
Bibliographic Information: The Brother’s Grimm. (1800s). Cinderella. Unknown.
Annotation: The classic story of Cinderella by the original creators.
Genre: Fairytale
Grade: 4-6
Who Would Like This: I think that students that would enjoy this story are older children who wouldn’t be scared off by the strange and slightly horrific details of the G rim Brothers.
Rating response: 3 – After reading this story I was shocked of how horrific the tale would be, I thought that the story would be more relatable to the classic Disney story but, I was proved to be wrong. I still enjoyed this story but it did slightly scare me.
Question: Who do you think wrote the original fairy tale of Cinderella?
Annotation: The classic story of Cinderella by the original creators.
Genre: Fairytale
Grade: 4-6
Who Would Like This: I think that students that would enjoy this story are older children who wouldn’t be scared off by the strange and slightly horrific details of the G rim Brothers.
Rating response: 3 – After reading this story I was shocked of how horrific the tale would be, I thought that the story would be more relatable to the classic Disney story but, I was proved to be wrong. I still enjoyed this story but it did slightly scare me.
Question: Who do you think wrote the original fairy tale of Cinderella?
Skippyjon Jones in the Dog House
Bibliographic Information: Schachner, J. (2005). Skippyjon Jones in the Dog House. New York, New York. Scholastic Books.
Annotation: This is another funny adventure in the Skippyjon Jones series, a creative, imaginative Siamese cat with big dreams. While going on a new adventure Skippy finds himself in the dog house surrounded by vicious Chihuahuas. He must escape and find his way home, but how? How will he get home to Mama?
Genre: Picture Book. Rhyming.
Grade: Pre-K THRU 2
Who would like this: children who enjoy humor and have a big imagination.
Rating Response: 3—Although I am a fan of Skippyjon’s humor I often find myself confused while listening or reading his books, there are too many made up words within the pages which often makes the story hard to follow. But, I still love that little cat, he’s hilarious.
Question: Have you ever been in the dog house?
Annotation: This is another funny adventure in the Skippyjon Jones series, a creative, imaginative Siamese cat with big dreams. While going on a new adventure Skippy finds himself in the dog house surrounded by vicious Chihuahuas. He must escape and find his way home, but how? How will he get home to Mama?
Genre: Picture Book. Rhyming.
Grade: Pre-K THRU 2
Who would like this: children who enjoy humor and have a big imagination.
Rating Response: 3—Although I am a fan of Skippyjon’s humor I often find myself confused while listening or reading his books, there are too many made up words within the pages which often makes the story hard to follow. But, I still love that little cat, he’s hilarious.
Question: Have you ever been in the dog house?
Monster Myths of Ancient Greece
Bibliographic Information: Pinkney, J. (1981).Monster Myths of Ancient Greece. Putnam.
Annotation: This is a book that instructs us on ancient mythology from greek gods to hated villians of the greek world.
Genre: mythology.
Grade: 1-3
Who would like this book: Children who are interested in greek mythology or even the study of Greece.
Rating/Response: 4—I really enjoyed this book because I am extremely interested in the topic of mythology. I really liked the illustrations in this book as well they were a good demonstration of the greek mythological culture, I wish there were more children’s books on mythology though.
Question: can you name any greek gods?
Annotation: This is a book that instructs us on ancient mythology from greek gods to hated villians of the greek world.
Genre: mythology.
Grade: 1-3
Who would like this book: Children who are interested in greek mythology or even the study of Greece.
Rating/Response: 4—I really enjoyed this book because I am extremely interested in the topic of mythology. I really liked the illustrations in this book as well they were a good demonstration of the greek mythological culture, I wish there were more children’s books on mythology though.
Question: can you name any greek gods?
Mary Engelbreit’s Mother Goose
Bibliographic Information: Engelbreit, M. (2005). Mary Engelbreit’s Mother Goose. Harper Children Books.
Annotation: One hundred best loved Mother Goose stories.
Genre: Mother Goose. Picture Book.
Grade: All Ages
Who would Enjoy this: Children with a love for nursery rhythms or children first being introduced to the classic nursery rhymes.
Rating/Response: 2-- I really enjoyed the illustrations in this but other than that I like my classic mother goose book much better, the illustrations are better and would keep a child more interested. (I did not read all 100)
Question: What is your favorite Nursery Rhythm?
Annotation: One hundred best loved Mother Goose stories.
Genre: Mother Goose. Picture Book.
Grade: All Ages
Who would Enjoy this: Children with a love for nursery rhythms or children first being introduced to the classic nursery rhymes.
Rating/Response: 2-- I really enjoyed the illustrations in this but other than that I like my classic mother goose book much better, the illustrations are better and would keep a child more interested. (I did not read all 100)
Question: What is your favorite Nursery Rhythm?
A Weekend with Wendell
Bibliographic Information: Henkes, K. (1986). A Weekend with Wendell. Grennwillow Books.
Annotation: Sophie does not enjoy Wendell’s visits because of his assertiveness. But, towards the end of the weekend Sophie learned to be assertive herself and she finds out that Wendell is fun after all.
Genre: Realistic Animal Fiction.
Grade: one thru 3
Who would like this: I think students having difficulties getting along with other students would enjoy this book also students who are fans of Kevin Henkes.
Rating/Response: 4 – I think that this can provide a valid lesson for students within the classroom. I also enjoyed the characters in this book. Great read for readers who want a quick read with a lesson involved, a great thing about Kevin’s books in general.
Question: Why don’t you always get along with people?
Annotation: Sophie does not enjoy Wendell’s visits because of his assertiveness. But, towards the end of the weekend Sophie learned to be assertive herself and she finds out that Wendell is fun after all.
Genre: Realistic Animal Fiction.
Grade: one thru 3
Who would like this: I think students having difficulties getting along with other students would enjoy this book also students who are fans of Kevin Henkes.
Rating/Response: 4 – I think that this can provide a valid lesson for students within the classroom. I also enjoyed the characters in this book. Great read for readers who want a quick read with a lesson involved, a great thing about Kevin’s books in general.
Question: Why don’t you always get along with people?
Dear Mr. Henshaw
Bibliographic Information: Cleary, B. (1983). Dear Mr. Henshaw. Scholastic Books.
Annotation: This is a book that is written though a young man by the name of Leigh. He begins writing letters to his favorite author Mr. Henshaw religiously writing letter after letter. After numerous letters Mr. Henshaw writes him back stating that he should become a writer himself. We watch Leigh as he grows up and the changes that happen in his life. As you wonder through each and every letter, what will happen to Leigh?
Genre: Contemporary realistic fiction novel.
Grade: 2-5
Readers Who Would Enjoy: Readers that would enjoy this book are students that thoroughly enjoy reading in different forms the forms of letters are very unique especially for a short novel. It brings a new perspective, a realistic perspective to reading.
Rating/Response: 4 – I truly loved this book, I read it as a child but now having a chance to re-read it I love it that much more. I especially enjoy the letter form the book is written in. Walking through the changes of Leigh’s life for young readers gives them the opportunity to relate to a book more closely.
Question: Have you ever written a letter to an author or someone famous?
The Polar Express
Bibliographic Information: Van Allsburg, C. (1985). The Polar Express. New York, New York. Houghton Mifflin Books.
Annotation: This is a story of a young boy who at the age of approximately eight who wonders is believing okay? Or to you need to see it to believe it?
Genre: Picture Book.
Grade Level: Pre-K thru 4
Who would like this: Students who are unsure whether seeing is believing or if their imagination provides enough information for it to remain real.
Rating/ Response: 4 – I really enjoyed this book, I had never read the book but I have seen the film, Chris himself convinced me to want to read this book because when asked by an audience member what inspired you to write this book he responded with, “Inspired? It was my life.”
Question: Do you believe in Santa?
Annotation: This is a story of a young boy who at the age of approximately eight who wonders is believing okay? Or to you need to see it to believe it?
Genre: Picture Book.
Grade Level: Pre-K thru 4
Who would like this: Students who are unsure whether seeing is believing or if their imagination provides enough information for it to remain real.
Rating/ Response: 4 – I really enjoyed this book, I had never read the book but I have seen the film, Chris himself convinced me to want to read this book because when asked by an audience member what inspired you to write this book he responded with, “Inspired? It was my life.”
Question: Do you believe in Santa?
The Chronicles of Haris Burdick
ibliographic Information: Van Allsburg, C. (2011). The Chronicles of Harris Burdick. New York, New York. Houghton Mifflin Books.
Annotation: This is a book based around a collection of pictures written by numerous award winning authors.
Genre: Picture Book. Short Novel.
Grade Level: 3-7
Who would like this: Students who have had to write a story of their own based around one of these pictures would really enjoy this book. Also students who enjoy mystery and creativeness would enjoy this book; students can even create their own story after reading.
RATING/Response: 4—After the book reading I attended at the Fitz I was amazed by this book, I thoroughly was excited and enticed to read this book, and discover what these pictures meant to each and every one of these authors. I loved this book and most definitely will be reading it in the future.
Question: Can you create your own story to one of these pictures?
Annotation: This is a book based around a collection of pictures written by numerous award winning authors.
Genre: Picture Book. Short Novel.
Grade Level: 3-7
Who would like this: Students who have had to write a story of their own based around one of these pictures would really enjoy this book. Also students who enjoy mystery and creativeness would enjoy this book; students can even create their own story after reading.
RATING/Response: 4—After the book reading I attended at the Fitz I was amazed by this book, I thoroughly was excited and enticed to read this book, and discover what these pictures meant to each and every one of these authors. I loved this book and most definitely will be reading it in the future.
Question: Can you create your own story to one of these pictures?
Honey...Honey...Lion
Bibliographic Information: Brett, J. (2005). Honey.. Honey… Lion. New York, New York. P.G. Putnam’s Sons.
Annotation: In Africa the Honey guide and the Honey Badger are an inseparable pair but when the Honey Badger miss treats the Honey guide he is in for a rude awakening.
Genre: Picture Book.
Grade: 2-4
Who would like this: Traditional Jan Brett lovers also students who may be studying Africa in their classrooms the beautiful illustrations of Africa will help with the study immensely and students will really enjoy it.
Rating/Response: 3—I really enjoyed this story because I learned a lot from it, I never knew there was a such thing as a Honey Badger. I also really enjoyed the illustrations of the African Safari.
Question: What is the Honey Badger?
Annotation: In Africa the Honey guide and the Honey Badger are an inseparable pair but when the Honey Badger miss treats the Honey guide he is in for a rude awakening.
Genre: Picture Book.
Grade: 2-4
Who would like this: Traditional Jan Brett lovers also students who may be studying Africa in their classrooms the beautiful illustrations of Africa will help with the study immensely and students will really enjoy it.
Rating/Response: 3—I really enjoyed this story because I learned a lot from it, I never knew there was a such thing as a Honey Badger. I also really enjoyed the illustrations of the African Safari.
Question: What is the Honey Badger?
The Wild Christmas Reindeer
Bibliographic Information: Brett, J. (1990). The Wild Christmas Reindeer. New York, New York. G.P. Putnam’s Sons.
Annotation: After many false starts Teeka discovers the best way to get Santa’s reindeer prepared for Christmas.
Genre: Picture Book.
Grade: 2 -4
Who would like this: Students who enjoy Jan Brett, of course; also students who are interested in reading about the Christmas season.
Rating/Response: 4 – I love this book, I loved this book as a child learning about Santa Clause and who prepared Santa’s reindeer. I think that it’s a great book for imaginative children concerned at Christmas time about Santa and his Reindeer.
Question: Who do you think takes care of Santa’s reindeer?
Annotation: After many false starts Teeka discovers the best way to get Santa’s reindeer prepared for Christmas.
Genre: Picture Book.
Grade: 2 -4
Who would like this: Students who enjoy Jan Brett, of course; also students who are interested in reading about the Christmas season.
Rating/Response: 4 – I love this book, I loved this book as a child learning about Santa Clause and who prepared Santa’s reindeer. I think that it’s a great book for imaginative children concerned at Christmas time about Santa and his Reindeer.
Question: Who do you think takes care of Santa’s reindeer?
Home For Christmas
Bibliographic Information: Brett, J. (2011). Home for Christmas. NewYork, New York. G.P. Putnam’s Sons.
Annotation: Rollo the troll was tired of chores but after spending time on the tundra with various animal families he soon realizes he wants to be home for Christmas even if that means being the good troll his family wants him to be.
Genre: Folktale. Picture Book.
Grade: 2- 4
Who would like this: I think this is a good book for college students who may not want to go home for the holidays; it will help them realize the important parts of family. Also young children interested in the Christmas holiday.
Rating/Response: 4 – After meeting Jan and listening to her speak about her new book and her thoughts behind creating the book I really enjoyed this book.
Question: Have you ever wanted to run away?
Annotation: Rollo the troll was tired of chores but after spending time on the tundra with various animal families he soon realizes he wants to be home for Christmas even if that means being the good troll his family wants him to be.
Genre: Folktale. Picture Book.
Grade: 2- 4
Who would like this: I think this is a good book for college students who may not want to go home for the holidays; it will help them realize the important parts of family. Also young children interested in the Christmas holiday.
Rating/Response: 4 – After meeting Jan and listening to her speak about her new book and her thoughts behind creating the book I really enjoyed this book.
Question: Have you ever wanted to run away?
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