This meme was started by Sheila at Book Journey. The kid's version was started by Jen at Teach Mentor Text and Kellee at Unleashing Readers.I was going to post during the week last week, but I forgot it was the ending of the semester and I would be working like crazy to finish up grading. That was all so I could spend yesterday working on report cards. So I didn't get to post anything or read much.
I got to read Odd Duck by Cecil Castellucci. I LOVED this book. Click here for a summary on Goodreads. I loved Theodora, who feels she is a perfectly normal duck. She sees nothing wrong with anything that she does. But one day Chad moves in and she labels him an odd duck. I loved the friendship that develops and that it is tested. There are many days that I consider myself an odd duck, which made it so easy to see myself in this book.
I also read Warning Do Not Open This Book by Adam Lehrhaupt. Click here for a summary on Goodreads. This book made me laugh out loud so many times! I know my students will love it. This will be one that is not on the shelf for very long. It reminded me a lot of Count the Monkeys by Mac Barnett. Which is a great book too, if you haven't read it!
I was excited to read Little Red Writing by Joan Holub. Click here for a summary on Goodreads. I just love fractured fairy tales and stories that take a familiar tale and put a new spin on it. Even though this is a familiar tale, I don't think a lot of younger students would understand all the word play and the sophisticated language. I can see it being used in 3rd grade and above. Also the illustrations by Melissa Sweet and wonderful! I'm just beginning to realize how many books that I have loved for the illustrations, are by Melissa Sweet.
I will post about the chapter books Hold Fast by Blue Balliett, Sure Signs of Crazy by Karen Harrigton and Flora & Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures by Kate DiCamillo in the next few days. I need a break from the computer because I have almost spent 12 hours in front of the computer today. I did have a few break to do laundry and eat, but I've had enough screen time!
Happy Reading!!
Stacey (@libraryjo92)
We read a few similar books this past week! :) I'm sharing Warning! Do Not Open this Book this coming week with my students and I shared Count the Monkeys last week. Can't wait to have a comparison discussion/author intent chat with students! Happy reading week to you! -Debbie @stylinlibrarian
ReplyDeleteStacey, I loved Little Red Writing. I'm putting the others on my wish list. Thanks
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I've got Hold Fast in my #mustreadin2014 pile and I really enjoyed Flora and Ulysses as a read aloud. And aren't we all Odd Ducks in some way? :) A great title!
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Hi, Stacey! I am about to read Flora and Ulysses as well - can't wait. We have Odd Duck in our library but I haven't read it yet. I think I'll go ahead and read it this week.
ReplyDeleteKudos to you for reading in the midst of grading, report cards, etc.
@txlibrarianbabs
Hi Stacey, You read 3 of my favorites this week. Little Red Writing was one of my favorites from 2013, I just loved it. Thanks for reminding me that I wanted to read this in my class. Enjoy your week.
ReplyDeleteThanks Stacey - I definitely want to read Warning Do Not Open This Book. It sounds great!
ReplyDeleteLittle Red Writing is on my list of books to read, I just haven't gotten my hands on it yet. I also have Flora and Ulysses on my list which seems to get larger by the minute. Do you have that problem too? Thanks for your reviews!
ReplyDeleteOh my! Wonderful books, Stacey! They all look fun! Warning Do Not Open This Book already made me laugh before I even read your comment that it made you laugh! Have fun reading this week. Here's a list of my Monday Reading books this week.
ReplyDeleteOh my! Wonderful books, Stacey! They all look fun! Warning Do Not Open This Book already made me laugh before I even read your comment that it made you laugh! Have fun reading this week. Here's a list of my Monday Reading books this week.
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