pickWell I have to say that I‘m glad I didn‘t dump this book. It‘s actually a really great read. It‘s a bit of slow start but it picks up towards the middle and then I was hooked. I didn‘t expect the twists and turns that the author took me on, but as we reached the end I caught myself with my fingers crossed that the main characters made it through till the end.
pickWhoa!!! Okay, so this is probably one of the best hang on the edge of your seat books I've read in a long time! Louise, Adele, and David... how are their lives so intertwined? How does Rob fit into all this? The last chapter just threw my whole idea of the book up in the air and explained everything that I couldn't seem to figure out. Lucid dreaming, lust, love, betrayal... I can definitely say that I know what kind of genre I like for a good book
pickBabysitting and reading really cool pop-up books are the best! Book: Pop up jungle. Illustrations by Richard Deverell
so-soThis was an interesting read. The author wrote it as if you were a shadow behind each character, hearing about all their trials and errors. There's a huge twist at the end and it took me a while to get into the book but I pushed through and finished it. A young couple's baby is kidnapped while they're next door at a party; but it is more than what meets the eye!
pickThis animal fantasy poetry book is a cute way to get kids to start rhyming and learning about farm animals. My two friends and I made a farm after reading the book. 😍❤️
pickFantasy. Bernie is always being compared to his perfect cousin Herbert. One night when his family was having a party, Bernie's Uncle Louie decided to teach Bernie to play the trumpet. Then an adventure began as Bernie practiced @ the dinner table, in his room & even in the bathtub! Later, something magical happened as he was playing his favorite song, Music over Manhattan... he began to fly over Manhattan! For more: https://youtu.be/qe8uLYzJnkc
pickA Traditional Literature book retold by Lise Lunge-Larson & Margi Preus, illustrations by Andrea Arroyo. This is a tale about a little girl who's village grows ill. She must travel to the nearby village through cold & dangerous conditions to gather the cure. Before she leaves, she puts on a pair of moccasins.. After she gets the medicine, she gets stuck in the snow & her moccasins are lost! Read more in the comments!! #ucflae3414sp17
pickOne of my childhood books that I've had for almost 20 years! A narrative poem about a little boy and an apple tree. As the boy ages, the tree keeps on giving and giving what the tree has to the boy. An interesting fact is that this book is on the banned book list! It is one of my favorite Shel Silverstein books. He the writer & illustrator for all his work. For more books by Shel Silverstein: http://www.shelsilverstein.com/ #ucflae3414sp17
pickCaps! Caps for sale! I remember my parents reading this to me as a little girl!! This is a lovely (traditional literature?) book where a peddler travels through town selling his caps. When he goes to take a snooze, monkeys get into some monkey business! This is a great book for a classroom read-aloud. Written & illustrated by Esphyr Slobodkinda. For more monkey business check out: https://www.readinga-z.com/book.php?id=1489 #ucflae3414sp17
so-soWell. This was probably one of the hardest books to read since I read The Kite Runner. This is historical fiction. A girl named Hannah gets transported back into time right before WWII. She is then Chaya, a Jewish farm girl who's got memories of being Hannah, & knows that Nazi's are dangerous & that they all shouldn't get on the trains... As the story progresses she slowly forgets who she used to be... check out: www.janeyolen.com #ucflae3414sp17
pickI loved this book. An Animal Fantasy (AF), Newbery Metal award winning book based off a real Gorilla named Ivan who was moved to Zoo Atlanta (in real life, although he passed) While reading this book, my heart ached for Ivan, Stella (RIP💔) and Ruby. Katherine Applegate did an amazing job creating a story for Ivan that really can teach young children about animals in captivity. For more info check out: http://theoneandonlyivan.com/ #UCFLAE3414sp17
pickA sweet retelling of the Traditional Literature tale of Goldilocks and the three bears. I am totally in love with the German themed illustrations created by the author Jan Brett. A twist to the story at the end when Goldilocks disappears without a trace. For more information on books illustrated and written by Jan Brett. http://www.janbrett.com #ucflae3414sp17
pickRealistic Fiction (RF) Wonder is "a beautiful, funny & sometimes sob-making story of a quiet transformation." -The WSJ. This is exactly that. I found my self tearing up on one page & then the very next page had me chuckling. I want a friend like August Pullman. You build such a strong connection to the characters and can visualize the world that R.J Palacio has created. I feel lucky to have read this book, Gatsby the cat agrees. #ucflae3414sp17
pickAn Animal biography picture book. A sweet and touching true story about two animals who were abandoned after hurricane Katrina. Two Bobbies tells of a dog and a cat who both are without a tail. My pup KC (upper left corner is also tail-less!💓) These two unlikely friends stayed alive during this trying time because they stuck together. Based on a true story!!! For more information: http://www.twobobbies.com
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pickNon-fiction. A large picture book with collage style illustrations. This book is wonderful for younger students and building a background knowledge of the various sizes of animals in the world. It has "actual size" images of the animals hands, eyes, eggs, tongues etc. This book has mathematical references. For more information: https://mindfull.wordpress.com/2011/02/06/actual-size-a-book-about-measuring-and...
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pickCaldecott honor metal award winner- illustrations are oil paintings. A sweet and clever re-telling of the classic Grimm's fairy tales. Tradition literature. For more stories related to Rumpelstiltskin: http://www.eastoftheweb.com/short-stories/UBooks/Rum.shtml
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pickRealistic fiction. Sweet story about a fish who is different from the rest of his school. Wonderful illustrations. Caldecott honor metal award winner. On the banned book list. For more information on books by Leo Lionni: http://www.randomhousekids.com/brand/leo-lionni/
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pickPulled my heart strings. When they say the book is better than the movie--this is a perfect example!!!! You get to know the characters and fall in love with their personalities. 10/10
pickIntriguing, mysterious, and leaves you on the edge of your seat!!! This books is written in past/present format and as you read along eventually it meets in the middle for a psychological thriller.
