At our school we had a contest and the winner receives visits and free books from the Youth Services librarian at the public library. Division 12 was excited to win the contest and the librarian recently dropped by with a new book for our classroom titled After the Fall – How Humpty Dumpty Got Back Up Again by Dan Santat. I read the book to the class and we enjoyed the story and illustrations. We look forward to more visits from the Youth Services librarian.
The students at Glenayre were fortunate to receive a visit from the author Eric Walters. He has written over 100 children’s books and in our class we have been reading his first novel titled Camp X. In the library, he talked to students about the importance of reading and even took time to sign copies of his books.
The author captures the thrill of when pretend feels so real that it becomes real. With a stick in hand, the options are endless—whether it’s conducting an orchestra, painting a masterpiece, or slaying a dragon—give a child a stick and let imagination take over and the magic begin. Griffin shared this book at our school assembly.
In class we just finished reading a classic in children’s literature called Charlotte’s Web by E.B. White. The book was published in 1952 and follows the friendship of a pig named Wilbur with a barn spider named Charlotte.
What was your favourite part of the story?
Story Summary
This book is about a girl who lived with step sisters and step mother. The two sisters and step mother was so mean to Cinderella she had to do everything. One day a man gave a note to Cinderella. The note said that the prince is looking for a wife. Cinderella’s godmother used magic to make her a beautiful princess and married the prince.
Why did you like this book?
Because it is a fairy tale and it is magical and interesting.
Who would you recommend this book to?
I would recommend this book to someone who likes fairy tale books and fun books. I think that its more for girls than boys because it’s about a princess and magic.
Story Summary
Welcome to Jedi Academy. You get to know Roan and with his friend Pasha on a adventure to stop the Phantom bully.
Why did you like this book?
Because it has two people from Star Wars and nobody was in the Jedi Academy except Yoda and Darth Maul.
Who would you recommend this book to?
I would recommend this book to lots of Star Wars fans who like reading comic books.
Story Summary
It is about two 12 year olds named Lina and Doon who live in a city underground named Ember. One day Lina comes home and sees her sister Poppy by a box and she is chewing on something. The paper is instructions out of Ember! Lina tells Doon about it and together they find their way out of Ember.
Why did you like this book?
I liked it because there are a lot of puzzles in the book. Also because the city is underground so no one has seen from the city the sun, moon, plants and animals like bears.
Who would you recommend this book to?
Someone who likes mysteries and puzzle solving because there are a lot of puzzles in this book. Also someone who likes adventure and jokes ( maybe? ).
Story Summary
In the forest there is family with 3 baby bears and there parents mama and papa bear. One day mama bear told baby bears that they are the most beautiful and wonderful baby bears in the whole world. One day the three little bears ask there mom is her most favourite bear.
Why did you like this book?
I like this book because its cute. And it have really good pictures in it and my family like the bears in the story.
Who would you recommend this book to?
I would recommend this book to my little brothers and my mom because they will love this book.
Story Summary
This book is about people living underground. They gave a box to responsible mayor. The box will give all the information on how to get out of the underground city. Each mayor passed the information to the next mayor. One day the 7th mayor got very ill and he thought the box would have a cure so he smashed the box open but before he could tell the next mayor the information he died leaving the box at the end of a closet. Eventually 3 kids find out how to get out of the city they see the city then they tell the people of Ember how to get out of the city.
Why did you like this book?
I liked the book because I thought it was very interesting and I really enjoyed reading it. My favourite part was when Lina, Doon, and in a way, Poppy were trying to figure out how to get out of the city of Ember.
Who would you recommend this book to?
I would recommend this book to someone who likes books about mysteries and clues.
Story Summary
This is Greg’s diary. He dreams about technology. His mom does a petition about unplugging for two days. They sell lemonade and go to hard scrabble farms and his brother gets a job.
Why did you like this book?
I liked it because I enjoy the series and the pictures.
Who would you recommend this book to?
This book is good for grade 2 + and it is good for girls and boys.