I recommend this book to kids 4-8
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Feb 12, 2014
There Was an Old Monkey Who Swallowed a Frog
I recommend this book to kids 4-8
Jul 27, 2011
Waiting on Wednesday -- Bad Kitty for President
Waiting on Wednesday is hosted by Breaking The Spine where bloggers talk about books they're excited to read.
So, apparently Bad Kitty is running for PRESIDENT. There's no official description yet but I know it's going to be awesome and my daughter will read it the night it arrives at our house.
May 15, 2011
The Chocolate Touch
The Chocolate Touch by Patrick Skene Catting follows John a boy who is very greedy. He see's a coin on the sidewalk (that can only be seen by greedy people) and he used the coin to purchase a box of chocolates. Inside was only one very small chocolate which made everything he ate turn into chocolate.
Katelyn read this book and she liked it because everything he ate turned into chocolate. She also liked that he learned that it is bad to be greedy. She really liked the pictures that were throughout the book. She thought that the whole idea of the book funny enough that she laughed talking about it.
Appropriateness: This book does not contain any adult content and is not scary at all. It would work well as a read aloud for younger students. The lexile is 770 putting it around a fifth grade level. It has large print and pictures and is fairly short making it a great read for younger advanced readers. Most of the characters are boys making this a book that boys will enjoy.
Katelyn read this book and she liked it because everything he ate turned into chocolate. She also liked that he learned that it is bad to be greedy. She really liked the pictures that were throughout the book. She thought that the whole idea of the book funny enough that she laughed talking about it.
Appropriateness: This book does not contain any adult content and is not scary at all. It would work well as a read aloud for younger students. The lexile is 770 putting it around a fifth grade level. It has large print and pictures and is fairly short making it a great read for younger advanced readers. Most of the characters are boys making this a book that boys will enjoy.
Apr 3, 2011
Blueberry Queen
Kylie Jean Blueberry Queen stars Kylie Jean who wants more than anything to be a beauty queen. The Blueberry Festival Queen who gets to ride in the front of the parade. Kylie Jean sets out to run for queen and takes the responsibility herself (with a little help from her mom).
This is a nice addition to the many beginning chapter books that are on the market. It has a main character who is responsible and hard working. The plot is simple and sweet and young readers will enjoy Kylie's journey as she works to get what she wants.
The writing isn't fantastic from an adults perspective but it is clear, easy to read and a good example of writing for the age group that will be reading the book. I could picture my daughter writing paragraphs like the ones that were in the book (although she wouldn't come up the plot) if she worked really really hard. This will allow young readers to be able to successfully read the story without much trouble. There is a glossary at the end along with discussion questions and writing prompts.
Appropriateness: This book is best suited for girls from 5 to 8 who are just making that jump to reading chapter books independently. The reading level is late second grade, guided reading level M with a lexile of 620.
Netgalley provided by publisher.
This is a nice addition to the many beginning chapter books that are on the market. It has a main character who is responsible and hard working. The plot is simple and sweet and young readers will enjoy Kylie's journey as she works to get what she wants.
The writing isn't fantastic from an adults perspective but it is clear, easy to read and a good example of writing for the age group that will be reading the book. I could picture my daughter writing paragraphs like the ones that were in the book (although she wouldn't come up the plot) if she worked really really hard. This will allow young readers to be able to successfully read the story without much trouble. There is a glossary at the end along with discussion questions and writing prompts.
Appropriateness: This book is best suited for girls from 5 to 8 who are just making that jump to reading chapter books independently. The reading level is late second grade, guided reading level M with a lexile of 620.
Netgalley provided by publisher.
Mar 7, 2011
Happy Birthday Sophie Hartley
Sophie Hartley wants a baby gorilla for her birthday. When her Dad says yes she's excited. However when it's time to tell the family she instead gets a shocking announcement from her older sister. Her sister is moving out of her room and into the attic. Sophie's story is entertaining and fun.
It's difficult for parents and teachers with young but advanced readers to find books that are interesting yet challenging. This book has some very difficult vocabulary while still having a plot that young children will like and there are no major boy obsessions. The book isn't overly long and the chapters are short.
Appropriateness: This is a girl book, with lots of talk of bad girls and other things that third grade girls find important. There is a chapter in which Sophie and her friend talk about bras and breasts (in a typical childlike way with lots of giggling and even some sock boobs). It's enough to make a boy uncomfortable but not too much to alienate a young girl (it's a step down from Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.
) This book is on a fourth grade reading level with a lexile of 680.
Review copy obtained from Amazon Vine.
It's difficult for parents and teachers with young but advanced readers to find books that are interesting yet challenging. This book has some very difficult vocabulary while still having a plot that young children will like and there are no major boy obsessions. The book isn't overly long and the chapters are short.
Appropriateness: This is a girl book, with lots of talk of bad girls and other things that third grade girls find important. There is a chapter in which Sophie and her friend talk about bras and breasts (in a typical childlike way with lots of giggling and even some sock boobs). It's enough to make a boy uncomfortable but not too much to alienate a young girl (it's a step down from Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.
) This book is on a fourth grade reading level with a lexile of 680. Review copy obtained from Amazon Vine.
Jan 15, 2011
Zombiekins
Zombiekins by Kevin Bolger follows Stanley who finds a zombie stuffed animal. When Stanley takes Zombiekins to school and it bites the school bully and a bunch of kindergartners are bitten Stanley and his friends have to figure out how to save the school.
My daughter loved this book so much that she drew pictures of Zombiekins for weeks. She was excited to tell me what happened next and thought it was hysterical. The pictures are funny and well drawn and make the book perfect for kids who are reluctant readers or for younger advanced readers. It's much more funny than scary and is great for young readers who want to read "scary" books like their older brothers or sisters.
Zombiekins is written on a middle-fifth grade reading level (but has plenty of pictures to make it accessible). I sent it to my cousin who hates to read and he was so excited that he jumped up and down. This is a great book for reluctant readers and for younger advanced readers. I can't stress how wonderful this book is or how much your kids will love it.
My daughter loved this book so much that she drew pictures of Zombiekins for weeks. She was excited to tell me what happened next and thought it was hysterical. The pictures are funny and well drawn and make the book perfect for kids who are reluctant readers or for younger advanced readers. It's much more funny than scary and is great for young readers who want to read "scary" books like their older brothers or sisters.
Zombiekins is written on a middle-fifth grade reading level (but has plenty of pictures to make it accessible). I sent it to my cousin who hates to read and he was so excited that he jumped up and down. This is a great book for reluctant readers and for younger advanced readers. I can't stress how wonderful this book is or how much your kids will love it.
Jun 13, 2010
The Worst Witch
The Worst Witch series is a funny Harry Potter light for the beginning reader. They tell the tale of Mildred, a student at Miss Cackles Academy for witches faces many blunders in her experiences at school. She's not a very good witch and her spells often go wrong, but do not worry. The book has the terrific feel good ending that young readers love.
These books are on a 3/4th grade level (guided reading level P) and they are thin (the first one is 110 pages) so they're a quick read and good for intermediate readers. There were some UK words that my daughter had trouble with and she reported that it was just a little hard but she says that it was worth it because of the "scary and funny parts." This book would work well as a read aloud for the younger set and is fantastic for the advanced younger reader as well as readers that are ready for beginning chapter books. There was a TV series years ago based on the books (which I was able to get at the library) that is a good reward for when your child finishes the book, there was a movie also which is fantastically bad).
While this is a girl book (taking place in a girls school with female teachers) I think the story is funny enough that boys would like it also.
These books are on a 3/4th grade level (guided reading level P) and they are thin (the first one is 110 pages) so they're a quick read and good for intermediate readers. There were some UK words that my daughter had trouble with and she reported that it was just a little hard but she says that it was worth it because of the "scary and funny parts." This book would work well as a read aloud for the younger set and is fantastic for the advanced younger reader as well as readers that are ready for beginning chapter books. There was a TV series years ago based on the books (which I was able to get at the library) that is a good reward for when your child finishes the book, there was a movie also which is fantastically bad).
While this is a girl book (taking place in a girls school with female teachers) I think the story is funny enough that boys would like it also.
Baby Mouse!
Babymouse is a fantastic series of graphic novels for the young reader. They follow the trials and tribulations of Babymouse as she suffers horrors such as dodge-ball and school musical auditions.
My daughter loves these so much that she sits and reads them in one sitting without being asked and cheers when one arrives in the mail. I asked her why she loves Babymouse and she said it's because they are pink pink pink and there is always a happy ending and they are easy to read. These are girl books and because of the pinkness I wouldn't think boys would like them.
These graphic novels are perfect for the reader that's moving from picture books to chapter books. They're at a second grade reading level. There are twelve in the series and they're generally available as buy 3 get the 4th free from Amazon.com.
My daughter loves these so much that she sits and reads them in one sitting without being asked and cheers when one arrives in the mail. I asked her why she loves Babymouse and she said it's because they are pink pink pink and there is always a happy ending and they are easy to read. These are girl books and because of the pinkness I wouldn't think boys would like them.
These graphic novels are perfect for the reader that's moving from picture books to chapter books. They're at a second grade reading level. There are twelve in the series and they're generally available as buy 3 get the 4th free from Amazon.com.
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