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?
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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?
Thursday, December 15, 2011
Ape in a Cape
Bio: Eichenberg, F.(1952). Ape in a Cape. Illus. Fritz Eichenberg. New York, NY: Harcort, Brace & World, Inc
Annotation: An introduction to letters using simple nonsense rhymes. Such as, "Whale in a Gale" or Yak with a pack.The book uses a variety of animals and objects to help with learning the Alphabet.
Genre: Alphabet Book
Grade Level: K-1
Readers who will like this: Any kids that are learning the Alphabet
Response/Rating:(3) It was fun to read a childrens book from the 50's and to see the limited way illustrations were done at that time.
Questions: What is a Yak? Can you sing the alphabet song?
Annotation: An introduction to letters using simple nonsense rhymes. Such as, "Whale in a Gale" or Yak with a pack.The book uses a variety of animals and objects to help with learning the Alphabet.
Genre: Alphabet Book
Grade Level: K-1
Readers who will like this: Any kids that are learning the Alphabet
Response/Rating:(3) It was fun to read a childrens book from the 50's and to see the limited way illustrations were done at that time.
Questions: What is a Yak? Can you sing the alphabet song?
Forever
Bio: Blume, J. (1975). Forever. Illus. Judy Blume. New York, NY: Pocket Books
Annotation: A journey of Katherine and Micheal's love story and experiencing all the details that go along with it. The life of a teenager comes to life with many issues including teen pregnancy, friendship, love, birth control and sex.
Genre: Fiction, Novel
Grade Level: 8-12
Readers who will like this book: Young adults learning about the stresses that come along with life in their young adult lives.
Response/Rating: (4) Yes, the book may be a little controversial but it relates well to many young adults and what they are dealing with in their everyday lives.
Question: How do you know when you love someone? Do you have an adult that you can talk to about your feelings and emotions?
Annotation: A journey of Katherine and Micheal's love story and experiencing all the details that go along with it. The life of a teenager comes to life with many issues including teen pregnancy, friendship, love, birth control and sex.
Genre: Fiction, Novel
Grade Level: 8-12
Readers who will like this book: Young adults learning about the stresses that come along with life in their young adult lives.
Response/Rating: (4) Yes, the book may be a little controversial but it relates well to many young adults and what they are dealing with in their everyday lives.
Question: How do you know when you love someone? Do you have an adult that you can talk to about your feelings and emotions?
The Lion and the Mouse
Bio: Pinkey, J. (2009). The Lion and the Mouse. Illus. Jerry Pinkey. Boston, NY
Annotation: The King/Lion is in a predicament and needs the little mouse to help him get out of it. The story of an animal that rules the land becomes aware of how size matters, no matter how big or small.
Genre: Wordless Picture Book
Grade Level: K-3
Readers who will like this book: Kids who like to use illustrations to help tell a story.
Response/Rating :( 3) It is a good book that teaches a lesson to the reader without words. The artwork in the book is beautiful as well.
Question: How does the size of someone or something matter?
Annotation: The King/Lion is in a predicament and needs the little mouse to help him get out of it. The story of an animal that rules the land becomes aware of how size matters, no matter how big or small.
Genre: Wordless Picture Book
Grade Level: K-3
Readers who will like this book: Kids who like to use illustrations to help tell a story.
Response/Rating :( 3) It is a good book that teaches a lesson to the reader without words. The artwork in the book is beautiful as well.
Question: How does the size of someone or something matter?
Flotsam
Bio: Wiesner, D. (2006). Flotsam. Illus. Carol Goldenberg. New York, NY: Houghton Mifflin Company
Annotation: Spending time at a beach a boy discovers many interesting and creative ways to engage in what surrounds him. The discovery of a camera inspires him to take pictures and to use his imagination to help him see the world through a lens.
Genre: Wordless Picture Book
Grade Level: 1-5
Readers who will like this book: Children that are creative and ones who like to use their imagination to create their own stories.
Response/Rating: (4) It is a beautifully created book that gives the reader a chance to form their own story using the illustrations.
Question: How would you create a book without using words? What kind of setting/landscape would you use?
Annotation: Spending time at a beach a boy discovers many interesting and creative ways to engage in what surrounds him. The discovery of a camera inspires him to take pictures and to use his imagination to help him see the world through a lens.
Genre: Wordless Picture Book
Grade Level: 1-5
Readers who will like this book: Children that are creative and ones who like to use their imagination to create their own stories.
Response/Rating: (4) It is a beautifully created book that gives the reader a chance to form their own story using the illustrations.
Question: How would you create a book without using words? What kind of setting/landscape would you use?
Tomi dePaola's Mother Goose
Bio:dePaula, T. (1985). Tomie dePaola’s Mother Goose. Illus. Tomie dePaola. New York, NY: G.P. Putnam’s and Sons
Annotation: A popular collection of Mother Goose nursery rhymes, songs, and poems. Tomi dePaola recreates his own versions using the traditional way in which they were first written.
Genre: Nursery Rhymes, Children’s Poetry, Picture Book
Grade Level: K-4
Readers who will like this book: Kid’s who enjoy rhyme’s, poetry, and songs and ones that are familiar with the traditional stories of Mother Goose.
Response/Rating: (4) It was exciting to see the recreation of dePaola’s work creating a new way for readers to be introduced to Mother Goose and the classic versions of the writing.
Questions: What is a rhyme? What is a poem? Do you like reading in rhyme and using poetry?
Annotation: A popular collection of Mother Goose nursery rhymes, songs, and poems. Tomi dePaola recreates his own versions using the traditional way in which they were first written.
Genre: Nursery Rhymes, Children’s Poetry, Picture Book
Grade Level: K-4
Readers who will like this book: Kid’s who enjoy rhyme’s, poetry, and songs and ones that are familiar with the traditional stories of Mother Goose.
Response/Rating: (4) It was exciting to see the recreation of dePaola’s work creating a new way for readers to be introduced to Mother Goose and the classic versions of the writing.
Questions: What is a rhyme? What is a poem? Do you like reading in rhyme and using poetry?
There is a Bird on your Head
Bio: Willems, M.(2007). There is a Bird on your Head. Illus. Mo Willems. New York, NY: Hyperion Books for Children
Annotation: Gerald the Elephant and Piggie the Pig are best friends. Gerald realizes there is a bird on his head thanks to Piggie. A whole life story begins of a bird and his family that make a comfortable living space on top of Gerald’s head.
Genre: Picture Book
Readers who will like this book: Children that find humor in books and that are already familiar with Mo Willems and his other books.
Response/Rating: (4) It is a simple book with two very funny characters that represent a good friendship.
Questions: How would you feel if a bird built a nest of the top of your head? Do you know who Mo Willems is and what he did for a job before he started writing children’s books?
Annotation: Gerald the Elephant and Piggie the Pig are best friends. Gerald realizes there is a bird on his head thanks to Piggie. A whole life story begins of a bird and his family that make a comfortable living space on top of Gerald’s head.
Genre: Picture Book
Readers who will like this book: Children that find humor in books and that are already familiar with Mo Willems and his other books.
Response/Rating: (4) It is a simple book with two very funny characters that represent a good friendship.
Questions: How would you feel if a bird built a nest of the top of your head? Do you know who Mo Willems is and what he did for a job before he started writing children’s books?
Show Way
Bio: Woodson, J.(2005). Show Way. Illus. Hudson Talbott. New York, NY: G.P. Putnam’s Sons
Annotation: A historical representation about slavery and the challenges that came along with it through many generations. Living life as a slave and working through the hardships, Mathis May kept on living and doing what she was good at, sewing. Sewing, writing, and stories became a “Show Way” in the life of Mathis May representing the, past, present, and future of her family.
Genre: Culturally Diverse, Picture Book
Grade Level: 3-6
Readers who will like this book: Readers who like to learn about history and about slavery and the civil rights movement.
Response/Rating: (4) It was an emotional book about the struggles of slavery and the importance of family and community.
Questions: Is there still such thing as slavery? How does that make you feel? What was the civil rights movement?
Annotation: A historical representation about slavery and the challenges that came along with it through many generations. Living life as a slave and working through the hardships, Mathis May kept on living and doing what she was good at, sewing. Sewing, writing, and stories became a “Show Way” in the life of Mathis May representing the, past, present, and future of her family.
Genre: Culturally Diverse, Picture Book
Grade Level: 3-6
Readers who will like this book: Readers who like to learn about history and about slavery and the civil rights movement.
Response/Rating: (4) It was an emotional book about the struggles of slavery and the importance of family and community.
Questions: Is there still such thing as slavery? How does that make you feel? What was the civil rights movement?
Shapes, Shapes, Shapes
Bio: Hoban, T.(1986). Shapes, Shapes, Shapes. Illus. Tana Hoban. New York, NY: Greenwillow Books
Annotation: A book that uses real life pictures to show many different kind of shapes used in everyday life. It is a workless book that displays many colors, objects, and people using the shapes inside and outside.
Genre: Picture Book, Concept
Grade Level: K-2
Readers who will like this: Kids that enjoys using real situations to figure things out.
Response/Rating: (3) It is a good book to introduce children to use everyday objects to learn useful things in their own environment.
Question: What shape in the room is a circle, square, rectangle…ect?
Annotation: A book that uses real life pictures to show many different kind of shapes used in everyday life. It is a workless book that displays many colors, objects, and people using the shapes inside and outside.
Genre: Picture Book, Concept
Grade Level: K-2
Readers who will like this: Kids that enjoys using real situations to figure things out.
Response/Rating: (3) It is a good book to introduce children to use everyday objects to learn useful things in their own environment.
Question: What shape in the room is a circle, square, rectangle…ect?
Pegasus
Bio: Mayer, M.(1998). Pegasus. Illus. K.Y. Craft. New York, NY: Morrow Junior Books
Annotation: Pegasus is a mystical horse that protects the land of Hylcyon and Earth as well. He is a creature in the world of the Greek Gods. Bellerophon, a Greek man is challenged to kill a horrible monster with the help of Pegasus to win the women he loves. Although, Pegasus is a wild winged horse that looked for no man or god’s company. They become united and take on the challenge and become “brothers” for life bonded by trust the neither could forget.
Genre: Myth, Picture Book
Grade Level 3-6
Readers who will like this book: Kids that like adventure and Greek Mythology.
Questions I would ask: Do you have a best friend that you trust? What does myth mean?
Annotation: Pegasus is a mystical horse that protects the land of Hylcyon and Earth as well. He is a creature in the world of the Greek Gods. Bellerophon, a Greek man is challenged to kill a horrible monster with the help of Pegasus to win the women he loves. Although, Pegasus is a wild winged horse that looked for no man or god’s company. They become united and take on the challenge and become “brothers” for life bonded by trust the neither could forget.
Genre: Myth, Picture Book
Grade Level 3-6
Readers who will like this book: Kids that like adventure and Greek Mythology.
Questions I would ask: Do you have a best friend that you trust? What does myth mean?
A Bad Case of the Stripes
Shannon,D.(1998). A Bad Case of the Stipes. Illus. David Shannon. New York, NY: Scholastic
Annotation: Camilla is a schoolgirl that is very influenced on what others think. She doesn’t eat lima beans because none of her friends like lima beans and thinks that they are gross. Mysteriously she comes down with crazy like symptoms and her skin turns in to many different colors, stripes, and polka dots.
Genre: Fiction, Picturebook
Grade Level: 1-5
Readers who will like this: Any kids that are preparing to start the school year.
Response/Rating: (4) I really enjoyed the book and the illustrations. It would be a good book to read on the first day of school when kids are meeting new students and transitioning in to a new school year.
Question: Have you ever been worried about what kids think of you because of the way you dress?
Annotation: Camilla is a schoolgirl that is very influenced on what others think. She doesn’t eat lima beans because none of her friends like lima beans and thinks that they are gross. Mysteriously she comes down with crazy like symptoms and her skin turns in to many different colors, stripes, and polka dots.
Genre: Fiction, Picturebook
Grade Level: 1-5
Readers who will like this: Any kids that are preparing to start the school year.
Response/Rating: (4) I really enjoyed the book and the illustrations. It would be a good book to read on the first day of school when kids are meeting new students and transitioning in to a new school year.
Question: Have you ever been worried about what kids think of you because of the way you dress?
One Potato
Bio:Pomeroy, D. (1996). One Potato. Illus. Diana Pomeroy. Orlando, Florida: Harcourt Brace & Company
Annotation: A counting book from 1 to 100 using fruits and veggies as the subject to count.
Genre: Counting Book, Picture Book
Grade Level: K-1
Readers who will like this book: Kids that are learning to count.
Response/Rating: (3) It is a cute book that not only shows numbers but lets the reader become aware of different kinds of fruits and veggies.
Question: How high can you count to? What is your favorite fruit to eat?
Annotation: A counting book from 1 to 100 using fruits and veggies as the subject to count.
Genre: Counting Book, Picture Book
Grade Level: K-1
Readers who will like this book: Kids that are learning to count.
Response/Rating: (3) It is a cute book that not only shows numbers but lets the reader become aware of different kinds of fruits and veggies.
Question: How high can you count to? What is your favorite fruit to eat?
Saturday, November 19, 2011
DIEGO Bigger Than Life
Bernier-Grand, C. (2009). Diego Bigger Than Life. Illus. David Diaz. New York, NY: Marshall Cavendish Children
Annotation: A collection of Diego Rivera's life through his poetry. The poetry talks about his love and hate for Frida Kahol, his art, his emotions,being a member with the communist party, and about his life. He once told Frida, "Take from life all if gives you".
Genre: Poetry
Grade Level: 2-6
Children who will like this book: Children who enjoy poetry and the history of Diego Rivera the famous artist.
Rating/Response:(3)- The poetry displayed throughout the book gives the reader an idea of what Diego Rivera was going through in his life at the time of when the poetry was written. He expresses a lot of emotion and information in his writing.
Questions: Why is poetry important to learn? Do you know who Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo are?
Awards: Pura Belpre Honor Book
Strega Nona
de Paola, T. (1975). Strega Nona. Illus. Tommie de Paola. Englewood Cliffs, N.J.: Prentice Hall International
Annotation: Strega Nona/Grandmother Witch was a well known women in the village that helped people by using her magical secrets and potions. As she started to get older she decided that she need help around the house. When she hires Big Anthony she only make one rule for him, and that was to never touch her magic pasta pot. Anthony did not listen and one day when Strega Nona leaves to the mountains he disobeys her, causing a disaster on the village.
Genre: Italian Folklore, Picture Book,
Grade Level:K-4
Children who will like this book: Kids who like the idea of magic and Italian food.
Rating/Response:(4)-It is a charming book that retells an old folktale that is derived from
Italy.
Questions: What is a folktale and where do they come from? Have there been stories passed down in your family from your ancestors?
Awards: Caldecott Honor Book-1976, ALA Notable Children's Book-1975, Kirkus Choice-1975, Horn Book's Honor List-1976, Nakamori Prize-1978
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