I went to the library yesterday, and what do I find for sale but books! Specifically, children's books, and ones that I remember from being a child. At 25 Cents and 10 Cents a book, who could resist?
Here are my favorites from the collection:
Curious George Rides a Bike by H.A. Rey
Oh, how I love Curious George! Having children read a book in the series spurs them on toward a love of reading, simply by the fact that they will want to share more of George's adventures. And who wouldn't? The little monkey always manages to get in a scram, because he is so curious! When George tries to deliver newspapers, his curiosity gets him into all sorts of mischievous business! Luckily, the man in the yellow hat is there to save the day!
Harry and the Lady Next Door by Gene Zion
This I-Can-Read Book is like a mini chapter book, I would use it in the second grade. Readers of all ages, though, can appreciate the lovely story plot. Harry is a dog who is hassled by an opera singing neighbor. Although he tries everything to drown out the noise, his ears are still hurt by her high singing. Until one day, when a plot on stage manages to win the lady a singing competition, making her a star, and sending her far away. Harry's ears persevere in the end, as will young ears for this remarkable story.
I Know an Old Lady by Rose Bonne, Music by Alan Mills
What a wonderful predictable story book! Complete with piano music in the back, the story follows an old lady who swallowed progressively larger animals, until she could swallow a horse! Children will love reading it over and over, and eventually they will know it by heart! It would be much fun to sing along in class. And, of course, being a predictable book, you could always make a story basket.
The 500 Hats of Bartholomew Cubbins by Dr. Seuss
I had never read or encountered this book by Dr. Seuss before, and I was not dissapointed by it. The story follows a boy whose name is on the cover, and his many hats that keep coming. The crux of the story is that the king of the land demands that he take his hat of to him. Yet, how can he, if there is always a hat on his head? The king tries alot of manuevers to get the hat off, but whenever one is removed, another one sits on top of Bartholomew's head. The story is a long one, so be prepared for parts one and two perhaps. Towards the end, it does get more lively, as the hats begin to change, becoming fancier and fancier, and eventually saving Bartholomew's life.
A good story, but more for bedtime than class.
I would suggest that you check these books out for yourselves, they are all classics!
Here are my favorites from the collection:
Curious George Rides a Bike by H.A. Rey
Oh, how I love Curious George! Having children read a book in the series spurs them on toward a love of reading, simply by the fact that they will want to share more of George's adventures. And who wouldn't? The little monkey always manages to get in a scram, because he is so curious! When George tries to deliver newspapers, his curiosity gets him into all sorts of mischievous business! Luckily, the man in the yellow hat is there to save the day!
Harry and the Lady Next Door by Gene Zion
This I-Can-Read Book is like a mini chapter book, I would use it in the second grade. Readers of all ages, though, can appreciate the lovely story plot. Harry is a dog who is hassled by an opera singing neighbor. Although he tries everything to drown out the noise, his ears are still hurt by her high singing. Until one day, when a plot on stage manages to win the lady a singing competition, making her a star, and sending her far away. Harry's ears persevere in the end, as will young ears for this remarkable story.
I Know an Old Lady by Rose Bonne, Music by Alan Mills
What a wonderful predictable story book! Complete with piano music in the back, the story follows an old lady who swallowed progressively larger animals, until she could swallow a horse! Children will love reading it over and over, and eventually they will know it by heart! It would be much fun to sing along in class. And, of course, being a predictable book, you could always make a story basket.
The 500 Hats of Bartholomew Cubbins by Dr. Seuss
I had never read or encountered this book by Dr. Seuss before, and I was not dissapointed by it. The story follows a boy whose name is on the cover, and his many hats that keep coming. The crux of the story is that the king of the land demands that he take his hat of to him. Yet, how can he, if there is always a hat on his head? The king tries alot of manuevers to get the hat off, but whenever one is removed, another one sits on top of Bartholomew's head. The story is a long one, so be prepared for parts one and two perhaps. Towards the end, it does get more lively, as the hats begin to change, becoming fancier and fancier, and eventually saving Bartholomew's life.
A good story, but more for bedtime than class.
I would suggest that you check these books out for yourselves, they are all classics!
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