Gotta love a carnival! Over at 5minutesforbooks, it's Kids' Picks time again, and I have actually been wanting to share a couple of books that we picked up at the library last week. Emily Gravett is an accomplished author/illustrator with a handful or two of titles under her belt, but the littlest ones in my home have their definite favorites. Red has been loving Orange Pear Apple Bear and Monkey and Me, and I must say that I feel the same way. The illustrations are gentle and soft- sketches with muted colors, yet vivid movement and spirit. She especially laughs when the word combos get silly (think a pear shaped bear), and I literally get thrilled to hear her 'reading' these books to herself. The word count is way low, but they read like story books, not primers. For the toddler/preschool set, these are winners.
On the older end, JAM has been a longtime fan of Andrew Clements, and one of his school library books this week was No Talking, which he forgot that he actually owns in his own giant set of books. He reports that he likes the characters in these books the best-- they are usually funny, and that is a plus for him. I read Frindle when he brought it home for a reading group last year, and I enjoyed the story as much as him! I appreciate the real-life storylines of Andrew Clements' books, and I like being able to read something that my big kid is reading, and not want to jab myself in the eye over and over to dull the pain of the experience (like the Star Wars books that keep finding their way into our library bag week after week). Perfect for the older elementary school crowd, Andrew Clements' stuff does not disappoint.With heavy library bags,
I really like Andrew Clements, too. I haven't read any of his in a while, though. I might have to check that one out.
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I lke sock puppets and love the feel of the illustration on the cover of Monkey and Me. Thanks for the recommendation!
ReplyDeleteThe Emily Gravett books are new to me, but they look great. I have Frindle checked out from the library, but my Favorite Boy hasn't read it yet. I hope he enjoys it as much as your son. Maybe I'll read it as well!
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ReplyDeleteMy 4th grader read Frindle earlier this year and I loved it! What a powerful book for kids. They have read some really good ones this year...Cricket in Times Square and now they are reading The Penderwicks.
On another note...I checked out Berwyns Heights Elementary School today (they have an Enrichment & Specialty Progam in Music and Technology) and their principal - Dr. Singer - was so impressive. The school reminded me of CYC - especially by the many experiments, etc., all the walls. Have you ever checked out this school?
Those books look GREAT! I'll have to check them out.
ReplyDeleteFrindle is a good book. My 11yod enjoyed this book a few years back.
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