Monday, August 26, 2013

It's Monday, What Are You Reading? 8/25/13

My summer vacation is rapidly drawing to a close, and so is my #bookaday challenge.  It's getting harder to find time to read in between planning and getting things ready for my kiddos, but I'm going to do my best to get to a couple more titles on my reading list with the few reading days left before my new friends join me in Room 11.  I'm linking up with Kellee at Unleashing Readers and Jen at Teach Mentor Texts today to share this week's reading. 


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I do not like chickens.  Not even a little.  The very few times in my life when I have been sent on an egg retrieval mission have not been good experiences.  So when a book makes me think that owning chickens might not be the worse thing in the world, you know the author has done a good job.  I enjoyed Prairie Evers and her story, but I still don't think I'll be adding livestock to our backyard anytime soon. 


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Lulu and the Brontosaurus is one of my favorite books to read aloud.  The song always gets stuck in my head and the kids sing it all day long.  I had high expectations for the sequel, and Lulu Walks the Dogs did not disappoint.  I'm excited for the third Lulu book, Lulu's Mysterious Mission, to come out this spring.  

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Escape From Mr. Lemoncello's Library is such a cool book.  I loved all of the references to the books that were scattered throughout, and I really had a hard time putting it down as they got closer and closer to solving the clues.   If I taught fourth or fifth grade, this would absolutely be an early read aloud for me.
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A Sick Day for Amos McGee is one of my favorites, so I couldn't believe I had missed A Home For Bird by Philip Stead.  Vernon is very determined to help Bird find his home, but Bird offers no support or clues.  I think my students will enjoy this one as well, and it will give them opportunities to do some good reading work too.

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Number Sense Routines: Building Numerical Literacy Every Day in Grades K-3 by Jessica Shumway was a terrific professional read.  I can't recommend it highly enough for anyone who teaches math in the primary grades.  I had been thinking about revamping my calendar time and the beginning of my math workshop, and this book really helped me see how that would work.  I'm excited to use these routines with my students.  I really think it's going to make a big difference in math this year.

This week, I'm hoping to sneak in a few more titles.  I finally have Eleanor and Park after waiting on the hold list for it all summer, and I'm excited to pick up On a Beam of Light from the library as well.  What are you reading this week?

8 comments:

  1. Just ordered Mr. Lemoncello. I loved Prairie Evers! Great books! Enjoy your week!

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    1. I think you'll really like it. Thanks for reading! Have a great week.

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  2. Mr. Lemoncello was a fun read! However, I read it so quickly that I am afraid that I must have missed the mystery the author refers to at the end. Oops! Have a great week! http://wp.me/pzUn5-1DS

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    1. I know! I wanted to read it again to see if I could figure it out, but there are too many other good books calling my name. Thanks for reading!

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  3. Isn't A Home for Birds lovely? I am also a huge fan of Sick Day for Amos McGee. I think my boys are sick of me checking that one out from the library for a reread! I had no idea there were more Lulu books! Off to add them to my wish list! I just bought Escape from Mr Lemoncello's Library--was planning to donate directly to my son's 5th grade classroom (his teacher asked me for read-aloud suggestions for the year) but now I really want to read it first! I had no idea that Prairie Evers had chickens in it! I used to have a little backyard flock that I just adored. I'm going to have to get this book for sure. My husband feels about chickens the same way you do--he is totally mystified by my affection for them. Thanks for sharing these reviews! I really enjoyed reading your post.

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    1. As a chicken fan, you will definitely appreciate Prairie Evers. Have a great week! Thanks for reading!

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  4. First time visiting your blog and your book lists are very similar to mine! I know what you mean about suddenly not having as much time to read anymore! I really enjoyed Escape From Mr. Lemoncello's Library and so did my 12 yr. old son. I also love A Home for Bird and featured it in one of my posts earlier in the summer. I don't know the Lulu books but always on the look-out for great read-aloud recommendations! Enjoyed looking through your posts! Thanks!

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    1. Thanks for visiting! Have a great week--I hope you can sneak in some reading time along the way!

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