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Benjamin Bear in Bright Ideas! a Toon Book by Philippe Coudray
Summary: Benjamin Bear, accompanied by his faithful rabbit friend, continues to share his observations and questions about the world around him.
My Thoughts: This is a graphic novel with little comics throughout. Each page is a stand alone "story". This would be wonderful for beginnig readers or struggling readers because each page is a complete story. It would be easy to put a book mark in it and come back to it later no matter where in the book the reader is. The stories are full of ironic humor that isn't difficult for young readers to understand. Fun! Toon books are great! If you like this one, look for more! Also, this is just one of the Benjamin Bear books!
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Seeing Symmetry by Loreen Leedy
Summary: Introduces the concept of symmetry, discussing how it appears in the world. Includes activities.
My Thoughts: A very interesting and thorough exploration of symmetry. Children should easily understand the concept of symmetry after reading this book. Lines of symmetry and rotational symmetry are clearing explained with many illustrations to help with understanding. The many illustrations should help children understand the concept.
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That Is NOT a Good Idea! by Mo Willems
Summary: Illustrations that resemble a silent film tell the story of a plump mama goose who is invited to dinner by a hungry fox while her babies try to warn her that it is a bad idea.
My Thoughts: This story reminds me of My Lucky Day by Keiko Kasza. It is a funny story with a surprise ending! Who are those chicks really talking to when warning "That is not a good idea!". This would be so much fun to read aloud to younger kids and have them predict what is going to happen or have them read the part of the little chicks! Another book from Mo Willems that doesn't disappoint!
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My Lucky Birthday by Keiko Kasza
Summary: A surprising twist occurs on Alligator Al's birthday when a tasty-looking piglet knocks on Al's door.
My Thoughts: I'm already a fan of Keiko Kasza so this new story only makes me like her work even more! Her stories are funny and not always what the reader expects, which only adds to the giggles. Piglet is at it again for those who have read My Lucky Day, only now it is Piglet's birthday. Will he be able to trick Alligator Al into giving him a party? Read and see!
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Hoop Genius: How a Desperate Teacher and a Rowdy Gym
Class Invented Basketball by John Coy
Summary: Tells the story of why and how James Naismith invented the game of basketball in 1891.
My Thoughts: I had heard a little of the story of how basketball was invented but this fun picture book really explained it well! The pictures are neatly styled to show the boys of the time some even with moustaches! Boys and girls can both appreciate the subject of inventing a game. It may even spur some to give it a try themselves!
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Exclamation Mark by Amy Krouse Rosenthal
Summary: An exclamation mark, who does not look like the periods around him, learns to embrace what makes him stand out.
My Thoughts: A fun look at the world from the point of view of the exclamation mark! This would be a great introduction to this punctuation mark for younger students or a funny review for older students. It makes you wonder how the exclamation mark really feels about things! Funny!
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Benjamin Bear in Bright Ideas! a Toon Book by Philippe Coudray
