Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day by Judith Viorst

Realistic Fiction
Have you every had a terrible, horrible, no good, very day? Well, in this book that happens. My favorite part is when he gets car sick. I liked when he got pushed in the mud. I recommend this book to anyone who likes terrible, horrible, no good, very bad days.

-- AD

Rumpelstiltskin by Paul O. Zelinsky

Folk Tales
If you like Folk Tales this is the book for you. My favorite part is when the queen found out Rumpelstiltskin's name I liked that because it made him really really mad. If you like Folk Tales, I recommend this book.

-- PP

National Geographic Readers: Sharks! by Anne Schreiber

Informational
If you like sharks, you should read this book. My favorite shark is the Lantern Shark. It is covered with glow slime so it glows! If you are interested, you should read this book.

-- H.P.L.

Little House in the Big Woods by Laura Ingalls Wilder

Historical Fiction
Little House in the big Woods has all the stuff you need to learn about an author's life. My favorite part for a funny reason: when Pa thought a tree trunk was a bear. That is my favorite part cause Pa grabbed a heavy stick and thwaked the tree trunk. If you like funny and exiting books, this is the one you read.

-- K.A.N

Whatever After #1: Fairest of All by Sarah Mlynowski

Fantasy
Do you like fun, hilarious books. If you do, this is the perfet book. My favorote part is when Abby and Jona save Snow Whites fariy tale. I like that because it was awesome  If you like hilarious books, I recommend this book to you.

-- AM

Alexander, Who Used to Be Rich Last Sunday by Judith Viorst

Realistic Fiction
My favorite part is when Alexander gets money. If you like Alexander Is Rich Last Sunday then you should read this book.

-- AIC

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

Fantasy
Hey! Have you ever herd that cows can type. I have. My favorite part was when the cows send so many letters. That is my favrite part because I send letter to my Dad. I recommend this book to anyone who like's fantasy

-- mvj

Skippyjon Jones, Lost in Spice by Judith Byron Schachner

Fantasy
Do you like tonge twisters and crazzy cats? If you do, this is the book for you. My favorite part is when Skipyjon Jones goes to space. I thought it was cool. If you like crazy cats, I recommend you to read this book.

-- AM

A Tiger Cub Grows Up by Joan Hewett

Realistic Fiction
Do you like tigers? If you do, then you should read this book I think that you will love this book.

-- AIC

Cat, You Better Come Home by Garrison Keillor

Fantasy
"Your'e a top cat now and your'e riding high, but they'll dump you in the river when the well runs dry. So cat you better come." Have you ever heard of a runaway cat? If you like the sound of that, then you should read this book. My favorite part is when Puff said, "You can seek your fortune, but nevertheless remember your name and adress because someday you'll need to come home." I liked that part cause it's funny. I recomend this book to all rearders who like run away cats

-- -?

Cool Calculotuons by J.M. Wechter & Associates

Informational
Have you ever wonderd about calculations. If you have, this is the book for you. Calculations are cool.  They can help you find what the answer is in math. But make sure not to cheat. Calculators are fun and cool. My favrite part is when you get to play the games. I recomnend this book to people who want to know about calculations.

-- sh

Whale and Dolphin by Vincent Serventy

Informational
Orcas grab their pray and drowned them. I thought that was cool. Dolphins, whales and orcas are the onily mammals that lilve under water.

-- G K W

Dogku by Andrew Clements

Realistic Fiction
Do you like animals, dogs, or even schools? Well, if you do, then think about a book with a dog that needs a home and gets taken in. My favorite part is when the dad is going some where and reports a lost dog. I like this part because it is surprising. If you like suprising books you should read this book.

-- J.M.S.

How Santa Got His Job by Stephen Krensky, Dr

Fantasy
Do you like Santa's job? If you do, I recomend you tead this book. My favorite part is when Santa gets shot out of the cannon as a clown because it looks fun. If you like Santa's job I recomend you read this book.

-- J.S

Six Sick Sheep: 101 tongue twisters by Stephanie Calmensen & Cole Joanna

Poetry
"Sally sells seashells by the sea shore." is a sentence from Six Sick Sheep.You will love Six Sick Sheep Well, me favorite part is that Sally is a crab. So if you like tongue twisters you should read this book.

-- H.P.L.

The Parable of the Chocolate Chips by Sharon Larsen

Fantasy
Do you like chocolate cake? In this story it is dangerous to eat it. Zynock and Hobdob wanted the people to eat chocolate cake so they would have power over them. Zynock and Hobdob make the people crave chocolate by giving them free chocolate chip cookies. This story tought me that being a good example is very important. All the people of Rayad thought that whatever the princess did was OK for them to do also. I think you should read this book because it's interesting.

-- EDL

Big Nate and Friends by Lincoln Peirce

Graphic Novel/Comic
Hey, have you ever heard of two kids making up mean things about their friends. but they didn't mean it? My favorite part is when they were dreaming about summer because they kept saying summer. I recommend this book to who ever likes Big Nate.

-- MVJ

National Geographic Readers: Frogs! by Elizabeth Carney

Informational
Do you like frogs? If you do, this is the book for you. My favorite part is when the frog snatches a bug. I thought it was cool. If you like frogs, I recommend this book to you.

-- AM

Just Like Bossy Bear by David Horvath

Fantasy
"The red. Give it to ME!!!" That is what Turtle says. Turtle says, "SING TO ME!!!!" The owl is just staring at Turtle. I like that because owl can't sing. I recommend this book to people that like talking animals.

-- ZFS

Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day by Judith Viorst

Realistic Fiction
Have you had a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day? Well in this book the boy has a terrible,  horrible  no good, very bad day. My favorite part is when he's in the car and he feels car sick. He then fall's in the mud. I recommend this book to anyone who likes terrible, horrible, no good, very bad days.

-- AD

National Geographic Readers: Bats by Elizabeth Carney

Informational
Do you like information books? If you do then read this one about bats because it is cool and there are many fun facts and a few jokes. One of my favorite parts is when it says that vampire bats turn into vampires. My last favorite part is when it says that little white bats build a tent out of leaves when it rains.

-- J.M.S.

National Geographic Explorer, March 2012 by NGS

Informational
Do you like poisonous stuff? My favorite part in this book is when they show a Komodo Dragon. I thought it looked cool. I recommend this magazine to people how like facts.

-- GT

It's a Frog's Life!: My Story of Life in a Pond by Steve Parker

Informational
Do you like frogs? My favorite part in this book is when they show a frog swimming. I thought it looked cool. I recommend this book to frog lovers.

-- GT

Geronimo Stilton and the Kingdom of Fantasy #2: The Quest for Paradise by Geronimo Stilton

Fantasy
Have you ever read a book about a mouse who goes on adventures? My favorite part is when Geronimo plays chess with the king of toys. The king tries to cheat by distracting Geronimo. If you like smarty pants and mice then you should read this book.

-- CM

Wacky Wednesday by Dr. Seuss

Poetry
It all begain with that shoe on the wall. A shoe on the wall should't be there at all! Would it be weird if there's a shoe on the wall? If you like funny books I think you should read this. My favorite part is when she bumps into the policeman. I like it because it is funny. This is a fun book because you get to count what is wacky.

-- SH

Hatchet: 20th Anniversary Edition by Gary Paulsen

Realistic Fiction
Do you like survival books? Well, this book has it all. This book is about a boy who went to visit his father and the plane crashed in the middle of the Canadian forest. The pilot died and the13 year old boy was left all by himself. All he had with him was his smarts and his hatchet. My favorite part was when he found out the hatchet can make fire because surviving was easieer after that. To learn to survive in the wilderness, you should read this book.

-- NH

Tropical Fish by Harry Zarchy

Informational
Do you like fish? If so, then you need to read this book. My favorite part is when the scavenger was looking on the bottom because it was cool. If you like fish, then I recommend this book for you.

-- ?

Looking At-- Plesiosaurus: A Marine Reptile from the Jurassic Period by Heather Amery

Informational
Do you like dinosaus. If you do, then you should read this book. I think you will love this book. AIC

If you give a pig a pancake by Laura Numeroff

Fantasy
Have you ever read a book about a pig dancing and building a tree house? My favorite part was when the pig took a bunch of pictures because the pictures were very creative. So, if you like books with creative pictures and funny pictures I say you should read this book.

-- AH

Whale and Dolphin by Vincent Serventy

Informational
Orcas grab their pray and drowned them. I thought that was cool. Dolphins,  whales and orcas are the only mammals that can live under water. They learn to breathe under water.

-- G.K.W

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

Fantasy
If you like cows that type, this is the book for you. My favorite part is when the duck asked for a diving borad. I also liked it when the cows asked for electric blankets. I recommend this book to anyone who likes typing.

-- AD