Autumn in the Library

Autumn in the Library

Autumn in the library is always a crazy, busy, exciting time!  Despite my best intentions to blog about things I’m doing with my students or things I’ve created I seem to get side-tracked by our Literacy Night, then our Fall Festival, then our Book Fair, then Veteran’s Day….and before you know it, November is almost over!…

Fangsgiving

November 2018 Booktalks

Author: Ethan Long

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Summary: The author of Fright Club, Ethan Long, has come up with another fun holiday story! This time centering around the monsters’ annual Thanksgiving feast. The food was coming along very nicely as everyone worked together to create sweet potato casserole, stuffing, cranberry sauce, and of course the perfect turkey. But then Vladimir’s family arrives for an unexpected visit, and the feast begins to slowly change. Will Vladimir’s family ruin Thanksgiving? Or will they all find a way to be thankful for what they have? Read to find out!

The Epic Adventures of Huggie and Stick

October 2018 Booktalks

Author: Drew Daywalt

Illustrator: David Spencer

Summary: Huggie and Stick belong to a little boy named Reese. Normally they travel around with Reese, safe in his backpack. Unfortunately, today is the day of the BIG ACCIDENT! You and your kids will laugh out loud as you read the different perspectives of their epic journey. Told through diary entries, one from the ever-optimistic Stick, and one from the over-pessimistic Huggie! Will they ever find their way home again?

There’s a Dragon in Your Book

Author: Tom Fletcher

Illustrator: Greg Abbott

Summary: Tom Fletcher has written yet another really sweet interactive story that takes the reader on an adventure with their imagination! It all starts with an unexpected egg on the first page of the book, and a warning to NOT turn the page. But who could resist seeing what hatches out of that egg?! With each turn of the page, and new directions, you and your child will be entertained with the antics of the dragon. The surprise ending will be sure to leave you giggling for more!

Great Books to Read for the Beginning of the Year

I always like to start off a new school year reading a fun picture book to each class.  I think it’s important to set the tone, and show them the power of a good story.  As a result, I’m always on the lookout for great books to read for the beginning of the year.  I…