Wednesday, October 31, 2012

National Geographic Readers: Great Migrations Whales by Laura Marsh

Informational
Do you like whales? If you do, you should read this book. My favoriote part is when the killer whale attacks another whale. I thoght ti was cool. If you like cool facts you should read this book.

-- AM

The Candy Witch by Steven Kroll, Marylin Hafner

Fantasy
Do you like wiches? If you do, this is the book for you. My favorite part is when Maggie gives the kids there candy back. I like that because I like candy and I woud be sad if someone took my candy. If you like magical things you shold read this book.

-- AM

Libbrary Lil by Suzanne Williams

Fantasy
I bet you think all librarians are mousy little old ladies. Well, my favorite part was when Lil made every body readers. You should really, seriously read this book.

-- GL

More Bunny Trouble by Hans Wilhelm

Fantasy
Do you like lazzy bunnies?  If you do, you should read this book. My favorite part is when they find the bunny in the grass. I like that because it was cute. If you like bunnies you should read this book.

-- AM

The Elves and the Shoemaker by Freya Littledale

Folk Tales
My favorite part is when the eleves help the shoemaker. Do you like talking elves that help. If you do, then you should read this book.

-- AIC

Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules by Jeff Kiney

Graphic Novel/Comic
"Eat with your mouth closed!" said Gregg. My favorite part is when Gregg signs up for the swim team. I liked it because it was funny. I recommend this book.

-- J.S.W.

Great Migrations: Whales, Wildebeests, Butterflies, Elephants, and Other Amazing Animals on the Move by Elizabeth Carney

Informational
Do you like animals  Then you realy need to read this book. My favorite part was when the army ants ate a little bug because it was cool. If you like animals then you need to read this book.

-- ?

Lifecycle of a Frog by Angela Royston

Informational
Do you like facts about frogs? My favorit part in this book is when they show a frog swiming up to the surface. I thought it looked cool. I recomend this book to all readers.

-- GT

Monday, October 29, 2012

Attack of the Deranged Mutant Killer Monster Snow Goons by Bill Watterson

Graphic Novel/Comic
Do you like kids with pet tigers? My favorite part is when Calvin freezes the snowgoons. I liked that part because it is funny. If you like snow and kids that have crazy ideas you should read this book.

-- J.M.S.

Thursday, October 25, 2012

Skippyjon Jones: Up & Down by Judith Byron Schachner

Fantasy
"Hay Chiwawa." That is something that Skippyjon Jones says. I like it when he goes in space because he's such weird character. I you like weird characters. You should read this book.

-- LGH

Henry and Mudge and the Happy Cat by Cynthia Rylant

Realistic Fiction
If you like cats that are named Dave then you shoud read this book. A good thing that happened in this book is that Dave found his owner. I think he felt good. You shoud read this book.

-- LGH

Obi-Wan's Foe by Sarah Stephens, Jane Mason

Fantasy
If you like Star Wars,you might want to read this book. Obi-Wan Kenobi gets in a fight with General Gravis. My favorite part of the battle is when Obi-Wan gathers all of his strength and knocks all 4 of Grevis's light sabers out of his hands. If you want to find out who wins, you will have to find out yourself. So read it.

-- CM

Wednesday, October 24, 2012

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules by Jeff Kinney

Graphic Novel/Comic
Have you ever liked Diary of a Wimpy Kid? Well, I do. It is a really funny book. If you like graghic noveles I think you should read this book.

-- SH

Gerald McBoing Boing by Dr. Seuss

Realistic Fiction
If you like people that go boing, you would like this book. My favorite part is when he becomes a star. I like that part because he had no friend but, then he did. If you like people that go boing I think you'd like this book.

-- MMJ

Henry and Mudge and the Happy Cat by Cynthia Rylant

Realistic Fiction
If you like cats that are named Dave, then you should read this book. A good thing in this book is Dave found his owner. I bet he was happy. I think you should read this book.

-- LGH

National Geographic Readers: Great Migrations Whales by Laura Marsh

Informational
Do you love whales? My favorit part is that a sperm whales brain weighs 20 pounds! If you want to learn more read the book.

-- H.P.L.

Cookie's Week by Cindy Ward, Tomie DePaola

Realistic Fiction
If you like cats, this is the book for you. My favorite part was when Cookie fell in to the toilet. I like when cookie tracks mud into the house. I recommend this book to anyone who likes cats.

-- AD

Tuesday, October 23, 2012

Jim Thorpe, Young Athlete by Laurence Santrey

Biography
No one in American history has ever achieved Stardom in so many sports as Jim Thorpe. My favorite part is when Jim Thorpe takes Football and that he was a professional athlete in the Olympics. If you like sports, I recommend this book.

-- J.W.

Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus by Barbra Park

Realistic Fiction
Have you ever not wanted to go on a bus? Well, in this one you have to. My favorite part is how Junie doesn't want to go on that smelly bus. I like it because she stays for such a long time at the school. I recommend this book to anyone who likes really funny girls that sometimes don't even make sense.

-- EEH

The Three Billy Goats Gruff by Stephen Carpenter

Fantasy
If you like goats. You'll love this book. My favrite part is when the biggest goat scared the troll. If you like fun books, I recommend this book.

-- PSP

Zoomer by Ned Young

Fantasy
Have you ever heard of a dog who builds a Dinsaur out of sand? I know a dog named Zoomer that can do this. He has two brothers and a dad who is watching them while the mom is gone. The dad has to get the dogs ready for school and the brothers are getting ready for school and Zommer is doing crazy things like making a castle out of his food. If you want to find out if Zoomer makes it to school, you will have to read the book.

-- MVJ

If You Give a Pig a Pancake by Laura Numeroff

Fantasy
Do you like crazzy pigs? If so you shoud read this book. My favorite part in this book is when the pig dances to the music. I like that because it is funny. If you like crazzy pigs I recommend you read this book.

-- AM

No Jumping on the Bed! by Tedd Arnold

Fantasy
Do you like boys that can't stop jumping on their beds? If you do, I think you should read this book. My favorite part is when Delbert falls through the floor. I like this part because I thought it was cool. I recommend this book to enyone who likes boys that can't stop jumping on their bed.

-- LES

A Closer Look at Bees and Wasps by Jill Hughes

Informational
Do you like bees? My favorite part in this book is when a wasp kills a tarantula. I thought it was cool. I recommend this book for people who like insects.

-- GT

Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamillo

Realistic Fiction
Would you want to be sent to jall for playing music? A boy in this book was. Opal had a dog and I had a dog. I moved and I am trying to make friends and Opal moved and was trying to make friends. If you like dogs then I think that you should read this book. It will help you see anyone can be a friend.

-- GL

Monday, October 22, 2012

Cassidy the Costume Fairy by Daisy Meadows

Fantasy
Do you like fantasy? My favorite part is when Kirsty put on a jester hat. Cassidy was in it because it was funny. I recommend this book to pepole who read fairy books.

-- H.P.L

Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type by Doreen Cronin, Betsy Lewin

Fantasy
"Do you like crazzy animals? If so, you should read this book. My favrot part in this book is when the duck and the cows drive the farmer crazy. If you like funny stories that have animals, you should read this book."

-- AM

Coral Reef Homes by Jeff Bauer

Informational
Do you like coral reefs and fish? Then you need to read this book. My favorite part was when the shrimp cleaned the eels teeth. It looked like the eel would eat it. I recommend this book to anyone who likes coral reefs and fish.    

-- TL

Friday, October 19, 2012

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules by Jeff Kinney

Graphic Novel/Comic
My favorite part was when Greg is at swing lessons and goes into the bathroom. It was cold and he put toilet paper on himself.

-- MJP

I Survived the Attacks of September 11th, 2001 by Lauren Tarahis

Realistic Fiction
Have you ever wonderd about the twin towers? If you have, you should read this book. My favorite part is when the towers crash. They have to find shelter. I like this part because there is a lot of action. I recommend this book to anyone who likes football and a LOT of action.

-- CJB

Thing That Bothered Farmer Brown by Teri Sloat

Realistic Fiction
How will you like it if you can't sleep? My favorite part of this book is when the fly came in because that makes the whole story. If you like funny things, you will love this book.

-- NH

Thursday, October 18, 2012

Do You Like Cats? by Joanne Oppenheim

Informational
My favorite part is when she found the pet she wanted.  If you like cats and maybe one dog then you should read this book. I think you will love this book.

-- AC

Calvin and Hobbes by Bill Watterson

Graphic Novel/Comic
Do you like stuffed Tigers and crazy kids? You should read this book. My favorite part is when he pops the balloon and says, AHGGGGG!!! I'VE BEEN SHOT!!!!!! I think it is funny because he just walks away saying, "I hate taking messages.''

-- ZFS

No More Water in the Tub! by Tedd Arnold

Fantasy
Have you ever wondered what would happen if you left the water running a little too long in the tub? In Tedd Arnold's No More Water In the Tub! William and Walter learn that if you leave the bath water running too long big adventures can happen! I have a few favorites. So here they are #1, I like that it's a story in a story. #2 I like the cleaver rhyming. And #3, I enjoy looking at the pictures. Do you like surprise heroes if so I recomend this book.

-- EEH

The Fox and The Stork by Gerald McDermott

Fantasy
If you like trickting people, storks, and foxes, you shoud read this book. My favorite part is when the fox tricked the stork and then the stork tricked the fox. You shoud read this book and you will know how they tricked each other. It is funny.

-- KSJ

Guinness World Records 2004 by Claire Folkard

Informational
If you like records, you should read this book. My favorite part is when the dinosaurs kick in. I think it was cool. I recommend this book for all readers.

-- GT

The Further Adventures of Hank the Cowdog #2 by John R. Erickson

Fantasy
Do you like talking animals? My favrite part is when Hank crosses his eyes because it is random. I recommend this book to anyone.

-- J.M.S.

Where's My T-R-U-C-K? by Karen Beaumont, David Catrow

Fantasy
Tommy is not himself today. He can't find his toy T.R.U.C.K. He looked every where. He climbed the tree house and the ladder fell and he was stuck. My favorite part was when he found his toy T.R.U.C.K

-- ?

The Runaway Pumpkin by Kevin Lewis

Fantasy
If you like big pumpkins, you shoud read this book. My favorite part was when they try to get the pumpkin in the house. They try to get the door big enough so they can get the pumpkin in.

-- K.S.J

The Lorax by Dr. Seuss

Poetry
If you like small old orang things you will love this book. I loved it when the Lorax pinched himself and flew away because it was funny. If you are bored, you should read this book.

-- H.P.L

Wednesday, October 17, 2012

If I Ran the School by Bruce Lansky

Poetry
"Don't eat school lunches, not even a lick. They might make you sick. Just take a small bite and you'll start to feel ill. If the veggies don't get you, the meatloaf shure will." This is one poem in the book. My favorite part of the book is a poem called "Homework I Love You." I like this poem because it's funny. they boy in the poem says that he likes being stressed and kept up all night doing hundreds of problem. I think you should read this book if you like funny peoms.

-- EDL

The Kissing Hand by Audrey Penn, Ruth E. Harper, Nancy M. Leak

Fantasy
Do you like raccoons  If so you sould read this book. My favorot part is when Chester's mom gives Chester the kissing hand. I like that because I like to have my mom with me. if you like raccoons, you should read this book.

-- AM

The Strange Case of Origami Yoda by Tom Angleberger

Fantasy
Do you like Star Wars and green lightsabers? If you do, you should read this book. Dwight trys to figure out if Yoda is real. He just carries it on his finger and thinkes it is real. My favorite part is when you get to fold your own.

-- ZFS

Wolves by Seymour Simon

Informational
Do you like wolves? My favorite part in this book is whan a wolf jumps on top of a moose. I thoult it was cool. I recomend this book for people who like wolves.

-- GT

National Geographic Readers: Bats by Elizabeth Carney

Informational
Do you like bats? My favorite part in this book is when they show the baby bats. I thought it was cute. I recomend this book for people how like bats.

-- GT

Tuesday, October 16, 2012

Mammals by Dorling Kindersley

Informational
Do you like animals? My favorit part in this book is when bats come in. I recommend this book for people who like animals and reading.

-- GT

Dragonology: the complete book of dragons by Ernest Drake, Dugald Steer

Fantasy
Do you believe in dragons? If you do, you should read this book. My favorite part is when it shows you reflect-able scales because it looks realy cool. I don't care if you believe in dragons but I recomend this book to any one how believes in dragons.

-- HPL

Wednesday, October 10, 2012

The Three Wishes by M. Jean Craig, Yuri Salzman

Folk Tales
If you like wishes, this is the book for you. My favorite part was when the wood cutter used his last wish. I liked that the wood cutter didn't cut down the tree down. So, I recommend this book to any one who likes wishes.

-- AD

Butterfly Meadow #2: Twinkle Dives In by Olivia Moss

Fantasy
Do you like talking butterflies? My favorite part is how Dazzle and Skipper helps Twinkle. If you do then you should read this book. I think you will love this.

-- AC

The Three Wishes by M. Jean Craig, Yuri Salzman

Folk Tales
If you like Wishes, this is the book for you. My favorite part was when the wood cutter used his last wish. And I liked that the wood cutter didn't cut down the tree. So, I recommend this book to anyone who likes wishe.

-- AD