Well in January I started my list with 18 books and at the update in April I had read 9 of the books off of that list. In the April update I also added another 12, to bring my total up to 30. Looking back over the whole list, I'm feeling pretty good because I have read 15 of the books!
Below are a few of the highlights of the 15 that I've read.
I just loved Duke by Kirby Larson. Click here for a summary on Goodreads. In fact, I haven't found a Kirby Larson book that I haven't fallen in love with. This is going to be a great book to add to my library next year.
Another great book from my list was The Pigeon Needs a Bath by Mo Willems. Click here for a summary on Goodreads. I never get tired of the pigeon books. I love each and every one! And I love sharing them with the kids. I made sure to have multiple copies of this book for the kids next year.
I really enjoyed Peanut Butter and Jellyfish by Jarrett J. Krosoczka. Click here for a summary on Goodreads. I fell in love with this book while showing the book trailer to my Kindergarten and First Grade students.
A book that wasn't on my Must Read in 2014 list, but is a wonderful read, is This Journal Belongs to Ratchet by Nancy J. Cavanaugh. Click here for a summary on Goodreads. This book just wowed me! Once I started reading it, I couldn't stop until I finished. I could really identify with the main character Ratchet (Rachel). Like her, I always felt (and sometimes still do) like I was on the outside looking in when it came to friends and fitting in. If you haven't read this one, I highly suggest that you pick it up.
Happy Reading!!
How have you been doing on your Must Read in 2014 list?
Stacey (@libraryjo92)
I have a copy of This Journal Belongs to Ratchet that I am planning to take on one of my summer trips. So pleased to hear you liked it so much! Great progress on your list! Half way there! I too love Kirby Larson and want to read this title of hers. She is such a great author and a big hearted person! Thanks for participating in the challenge!
ReplyDeleteI've been hearing about This Journal Belongs to Ratchet a lot! I might break down and read it!
ReplyDeleteI too really liked Duke and can't wait for Dash! Kirby Larson can do no wrong in my book. I shared that book with my daughter's fourth grade class and they loved it, too! Rachet is on my TBR and it sounds like I might need to bump it up a bit. Happy reading! My update: http://wp.me/pVGTQ-OM
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