Dog Loves Books

Dog Loves Books by Louise Yates

Dog loves books so much that he decides to open his own book store!

My Thoughts - This was a fun book for story time with the youngest kids. Dog has a great imagination and the kids can easily relate to the places that books can take a reader. This would be a great introduction to books at the beginning of a school year and lead well into discussions of book care. A fun, sweet, short story to enjoy!

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Annie Glover is NOT a Tree Lover

Annie Glover is NOT a Tree Lover by Darleen Bailey Beard

When her grandmother chains herself to the tree across from the school to save it from being cut down, fourth-grader Annie wants to die of humiliation, but when she discover's the town's history, her attitude changes.

My Thoughts: Annie is fun and a typical fourth-grader who doesn't want to be embarassed by her grandmother's protest. She and her friend Jazz learn the history of their town's tree and decide to make Grandma's cause their own. This would be a fun read aloud for third or fourth grade students.

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I Didn't Do It

I Didn't Do It by Patricia MacLauchlan and Emily MacLachlan Charest

In a series of poems, excited puppies relate such new discoveries as the mailman comes every day and food tastes better eaten off a human plate.

My Thoughts - This is the second book from this author/illustrator team. The first was Once I Ate a Pie. The poems from the puppy piont of view are perfectly done! And the illustrations add so much by capturing the expressions on puppy faces! Be careful! This book will make you want a puppy!

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Funny Lunch

Funny Lunch by David Catrow

Max Spaniel, a dog that considers itself to be a great chef, comes up with a creative solution when a bus full of people place a large order at his diner.

My Thoughts - This is the first book that I have read in the Max Spaniel series. It is another funny addition to the beginning readers books. Max may think he is a great chef, but his customers may not agree!

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Fly Guy Meets Fly Girl!

Fly Guy Meets Fly Girl! by Tedd Arnold

When Fly Guy meets Fly Girl, he is amazed and smitten.

My Thoughts - Love is in the air for Fly Guy when he meets Fly Girl! They imagine what life would be like if they were together, until they realize that Buzz and Lizz would miss them too much! Another fun and easy reading addition to the Fly Guy series!

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Buzz Boy and Fly Guy

Buzz Boy and Fly Guy by Tedd Arnold

Buzz creates a comic book that features Buzz Boy and Fly Guy as the superheroes.

My Thoughts - Funny! Creative! A new Fly Guy book with graphic appeal! This is another great addition to the Fly Guy series!

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The Brilliant Fall of Gianna Z.

The Brilliant Fall of Gianna Z. by Kate Messner

Gianna has less than one week to complete her leaf project if she wants to compete in the upcoming cross-country sectionals, but issues like procrastination, disorganization--and her grandmother's declining health--seem destined to keep her from finishing.

My Thoughts - This is a story that has depth. Gianna is dealing with some hard issues, like her grandmother's failing mind, and some typical issues, like procrastinating on a big science project. There is humor and sadness and Gianna has to learn to deal with both as part of life. I liked that the story moves quickly. It would make a great read aloud for a class too!

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