Reading Abounds

Title:  Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics Series:  Mr. Lemoncello's Library - Vol. 2 Author:  Chris Grabenstein Perma-Bound Catalogue #: 136325 Description:    In this sequel, Kyle and his teammates compete with groups from all over America in the first-ever Library Olympiad, hosted by Mr. Lemoncello. Rubric Rating:  Level 4 - Love It Why I Read It:   Read Aloud Selection and loved the first book. Notes:    Kyle Keeley and his friends love Mr. Lemoncello’s Library.  But it turns out that other kids around the country think it isn’t fair that they didn’t have a turn to escape Mr. Lemoncello’s Library.  So in response, Mr. Lemoncello creates the first ever library olympics! Children around the country compete in games to be chosen to represent their district.  Soon one competitor seems to stand out – a one Marjory Muldauer – who believes libraries should be libraries qua libraries, not mini amusement ...

Title:  Pete & Pickles Author:  Berkeley Breathed Perma-Bound Catalogue #: 30426 Description:  When Pickles the elephant turns his life upside-down, Pete the pig comes to realize that a perfectly predictable, practical, and uncomplicated life is not always preferable. Curriculum Links:  Art: Artwork and Artists Art: Computer Generated Artwork Character Ed: Empathy Character Ed: Teamwork Reading: Transforming Self-Regulation Social Studies: Our Changing Roles and Responsibilities Social Studies: Feelings Writing: Narrative Notes:  Design:  The title is what drew me in for this book.  The pig and the elephant look to be having fun on both the front and back cover.  The end papers are plain and bright orange.  A very happy colour.  The text font is clear and easy to read.   Content and Illustrations:  I actually got a little teary with my first reading of this story and every time I read ...