Townsend, Emily Rose. Penguins. Pebble Books, 2004. ISBN 0736823573. $15.93. Ages 4-8.
This is a good book for second graders to read. It is a great book to read. What we learned today is that penguins eat krill and squid. We liked the part where the penguins were swimming. We don’t like the part about the king penguins because we don’t like the king penguins. We would change the king penguins into a baby chick because we don’t like king penguins. We recommend it for all ages.
K.L.J.and J.M.G., Glendale-Feilbach Elementary, Toledo Public Schools, Toledo, Ohio
Friday, August 25, 2006
Thursday, August 24, 2006
When I Miss You
Cornelia, Spelman. When I Miss You. Illustrated by Kathy Parkinson. Albert Whitman Company, 2004. ISBN 0807589101. $15.95. Ages 4-8.
I like the whole book except when they say I miss you. I recommend that Steven reads it. It tells when someone misses another person. It teaches us when someone misses another because Steven is my best friend and I play with him at lunch. I read when they miss each other. I liked it because it’s fun. I would change miss you to love you. I learned that children would read it.
A. B., Glendale-Feilbach Elementary, Toledo Public Schools, Toledo, Ohio
I like the whole book except when they say I miss you. I recommend that Steven reads it. It tells when someone misses another person. It teaches us when someone misses another because Steven is my best friend and I play with him at lunch. I read when they miss each other. I liked it because it’s fun. I would change miss you to love you. I learned that children would read it.
A. B., Glendale-Feilbach Elementary, Toledo Public Schools, Toledo, Ohio
Wednesday, August 23, 2006
Hunwick's Egg
Fox, Mem. Hunwick’s Egg. Illustrated by Pamela Lofts. Harcourt Children’s Books, 2005. ISBN 0152163182. $16.00. Ages 4-8.
I like Hunwick’s Egg because he didn’t leave the egg- he cared for it! He kept it safe. I didn’t like when they kept repeating, “How come that egg won’t hatch?” I though he would have friends at the beginning. I would recommend this book to all the little kids who like bandicoots. I would change the part when he was in the desert all alone with nobody with him. And when they said “Poor Hunwick.” I like to care for things like my dog, cat, and my hamsters.
N. L., Glendale-Feilbach Elementary, Toledo Public Schools, Toledo, Ohio
I like Hunwick’s Egg because he didn’t leave the egg- he cared for it! He kept it safe. I didn’t like when they kept repeating, “How come that egg won’t hatch?” I though he would have friends at the beginning. I would recommend this book to all the little kids who like bandicoots. I would change the part when he was in the desert all alone with nobody with him. And when they said “Poor Hunwick.” I like to care for things like my dog, cat, and my hamsters.
N. L., Glendale-Feilbach Elementary, Toledo Public Schools, Toledo, Ohio
Monday, August 21, 2006
Guess Who Swoops
Gordon, Sharon. Guess Who Swoops. Benchmark Books, 2005. ISBN 076141553X. $21.36. Ages 4-8.
We like the book because it’s nonfiction. We like this book because you get to guess. The writer gives clues about the owl. We like this book because we like animals. We would change when the owl was going to eat the mouse to the mouse hiding somewhere. We wonder which owl it is. We think it is a bar owl. It hunts at night. We didn’t like when the owl was going to hunt the tiny mouse. We didn’t like where the owl lives. We didn’t like when the owl surprises the mouse. We would recommend this book to the first graders because they can learn about owls.
D.L.and D.E., Glendale-Feilbach Elementary, Toledo Public Schools, Toledo, Ohio
We like the book because it’s nonfiction. We like this book because you get to guess. The writer gives clues about the owl. We like this book because we like animals. We would change when the owl was going to eat the mouse to the mouse hiding somewhere. We wonder which owl it is. We think it is a bar owl. It hunts at night. We didn’t like when the owl was going to hunt the tiny mouse. We didn’t like where the owl lives. We didn’t like when the owl surprises the mouse. We would recommend this book to the first graders because they can learn about owls.
D.L.and D.E., Glendale-Feilbach Elementary, Toledo Public Schools, Toledo, Ohio
The Incredible Water Show
Frasier, Debra. The Incredible Water Show. Harcourt Children’s Book, 2004. ISBN 0152162879. $16.00. Ages 4-8.
I liked how the illustrator made the people talk in bubbles like in comic books. I also liked the book because it was about the water cycle. I liked the colors because they are colorful. Little kids could learn that the rain evaporates into the sky. I didn’t like how it was in a play. I would change the subject to reptiles. I learned that the same water that rains right now was the same water when dinosaurs were alive. I recommend this book for 7 and up because this book has some hard words.
J. C., Glendale-Feilbach Elementary, Toledo Public Schools, Toledo, Ohio
I liked how the illustrator made the people talk in bubbles like in comic books. I also liked the book because it was about the water cycle. I liked the colors because they are colorful. Little kids could learn that the rain evaporates into the sky. I didn’t like how it was in a play. I would change the subject to reptiles. I learned that the same water that rains right now was the same water when dinosaurs were alive. I recommend this book for 7 and up because this book has some hard words.
J. C., Glendale-Feilbach Elementary, Toledo Public Schools, Toledo, Ohio
Friday, August 18, 2006
The Life Cycle of an Earthworm
Kalman, Bobbie. The Life Cycle of an Earthworm. Crabtree Publishing, 2004. ISBN 0778706966. $6.95. Ages 9-12.
We liked the way they put in lots of facts in the book because they give lots of information. We liked the part where the babies get out of the cocoon. We liked the twelve foot long earthworm. We don’t like the pictures because they are disgusting. We don’t like the slimy skin because it is gross to touch. We liked the way they hatch. We recommend this book for all ages. We recommend this book for all kids who love earthworms. We recommend this book for earthworm experts.
A. P., B. G., and E. G. Glendale-Feilbach Elementary, Toledo Public Schools, Toledo, Ohio
We liked the way they put in lots of facts in the book because they give lots of information. We liked the part where the babies get out of the cocoon. We liked the twelve foot long earthworm. We don’t like the pictures because they are disgusting. We don’t like the slimy skin because it is gross to touch. We liked the way they hatch. We recommend this book for all ages. We recommend this book for all kids who love earthworms. We recommend this book for earthworm experts.
A. P., B. G., and E. G. Glendale-Feilbach Elementary, Toledo Public Schools, Toledo, Ohio
Please Say Please!
Cuyler, Margery. Please Say Please! Scholastic Press, 2004. ISBN 0590292242. $15.95. Ages Baby-Preschool.
I liked when the pig got mud on the tablecloth because the penguin yelled at him. I did not like when the bucket went on the penguin’s head because it is not funny. I would change when the bucket dropped on her head to the bucket falling on the floor. I thought the book could be read by moms and dads because it is a good book to read.
C. L., Glendale-Feilbach Elementary, Toledo Public Schools, Toledo, Ohio
I liked when the pig got mud on the tablecloth because the penguin yelled at him. I did not like when the bucket went on the penguin’s head because it is not funny. I would change when the bucket dropped on her head to the bucket falling on the floor. I thought the book could be read by moms and dads because it is a good book to read.
C. L., Glendale-Feilbach Elementary, Toledo Public Schools, Toledo, Ohio
Wednesday, August 16, 2006
Peedie
Dunrea, Olivier. Peedie. Houghton Mifflin, 2004. ISBN 0618356525. $9.95. Ages 4-8.
I liked that he lost his cap. I like that he has a red baseball cap. I like the end because he found his cap on the egg. I like that he has to turn the egg. I like that he does not finish his food. I didn’t like when he forgets things. I would change that he didn’t find the cap on the egg. Because I want to make it funnier…that his mom was wearing it! If a kid dropped this book a gosling might pick it up and read it too! I recommend that my mom read this because she would like the end.
D. M., Glendale-Feilbach Elementary, Toledo Public Schools, Toledo, Ohio
I liked that he lost his cap. I like that he has a red baseball cap. I like the end because he found his cap on the egg. I like that he has to turn the egg. I like that he does not finish his food. I didn’t like when he forgets things. I would change that he didn’t find the cap on the egg. Because I want to make it funnier…that his mom was wearing it! If a kid dropped this book a gosling might pick it up and read it too! I recommend that my mom read this because she would like the end.
D. M., Glendale-Feilbach Elementary, Toledo Public Schools, Toledo, Ohio
Clown Fish
Lindeen, Carol K. Clown Fish. Capstone, 2004. ISBN 0736825983. $19.93. Ages 4-8.
I like when the clown fish swims under water. I don’t like when a clown fish is bigger than a person’s hand. I would change when the clown fish is compared to a person’s hand to comparing it to a person’s head. I would let a kindergartener read it because they can learn a lot of cool facts. I learned that clown fish lay red small eggs. I learned anemones sting and kill fish, but they don’t kill clown fish. I think this is cool.
L. G., Glendale-Feilbach Elementary, Toledo Public Schools, Toledo, Ohio
I like when the clown fish swims under water. I don’t like when a clown fish is bigger than a person’s hand. I would change when the clown fish is compared to a person’s hand to comparing it to a person’s head. I would let a kindergartener read it because they can learn a lot of cool facts. I learned that clown fish lay red small eggs. I learned anemones sting and kill fish, but they don’t kill clown fish. I think this is cool.
L. G., Glendale-Feilbach Elementary, Toledo Public Schools, Toledo, Ohio
Tuesday, August 15, 2006
BooBoo
Dunrea, Olivier. BooBoo. Houghton Mifflin, 2004. ISBN 0618356541. $9.95. Ages Baby-Preschool.
We like this because the illustrations are beautiful. We like the part when BooBoo burped and burped. We like the part when BooBoo swallowed the bubble. We like the part when BooBoo eats morning till night. What we don’t like is this… this book is little and the pages have small sentences. We don’t like the part when BooBoo visits the animals. We don’t like the part when BooBoo was eating. We don’t like the dedication because it said BooBoo. We would change the character into a swan. We would change the setting into a farm. We like this book for all little children.
I. M. and A. L., Glendale-Feilbach Elementary, Toledo Public Schools, Toledo, Ohio
We like this because the illustrations are beautiful. We like the part when BooBoo burped and burped. We like the part when BooBoo swallowed the bubble. We like the part when BooBoo eats morning till night. What we don’t like is this… this book is little and the pages have small sentences. We don’t like the part when BooBoo visits the animals. We don’t like the part when BooBoo was eating. We don’t like the dedication because it said BooBoo. We would change the character into a swan. We would change the setting into a farm. We like this book for all little children.
I. M. and A. L., Glendale-Feilbach Elementary, Toledo Public Schools, Toledo, Ohio
Frogs!
Gibbons, Gail. Frogs! Holiday House, 1994. ISBN 0823411346. $6.95. Ages 4-8.
I don’t like this book because I hate frogs. They’re slimy! I would change the title to Frog Prey! I won’t recommend this book to people who hate frogs! I learned frogs lay 100 eggs a day! I like one part that is hibernating because I would not have to deal with them!
J.K. Jr., Glendale-Feilbach Elementary, Toledo Public Schools, Toledo, Ohio
I don’t like this book because I hate frogs. They’re slimy! I would change the title to Frog Prey! I won’t recommend this book to people who hate frogs! I learned frogs lay 100 eggs a day! I like one part that is hibernating because I would not have to deal with them!
J.K. Jr., Glendale-Feilbach Elementary, Toledo Public Schools, Toledo, Ohio
Please Bury Me in the Library
Lewis, J. Patrick. Please Bury Me in the Library. Pictures by Kyle M. Stone. Harcourt, 2005. ISBN 0152163875. $16.00. Ages 4-8.
Please Bury Me in the Library is full of rhyming and free verse. This book is full of poems. I like the pictures in the book because they tell a lot about the poem such as “Three Haiku.” It looks so real because there’s a shadow that looks spooky! I didn’t like the free verse in the book because it didn’t sound right. I will recommend this book for a 2nd grader because it has some cool made-up words like "absolutastical." It tells a way to make a poem out of words and made-up words.
J. S., Glendale-Feilbach Elementary, Toledo Public Schools, Toledo, Ohio
Please Bury Me in the Library is full of rhyming and free verse. This book is full of poems. I like the pictures in the book because they tell a lot about the poem such as “Three Haiku.” It looks so real because there’s a shadow that looks spooky! I didn’t like the free verse in the book because it didn’t sound right. I will recommend this book for a 2nd grader because it has some cool made-up words like "absolutastical." It tells a way to make a poem out of words and made-up words.
J. S., Glendale-Feilbach Elementary, Toledo Public Schools, Toledo, Ohio
Monday, August 14, 2006
Gator Gumbo
Fleming, Candace. Gator Gumbo. Illustrated by Sally Anne Lambert. Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2004. ISBN 0374380503. $16.00. Ages 4-8.
We like this book because Gator is a trickster like Little Red Hen, Hansel and Gretel. Also, like in Stone Soup and the Gingerbread Man. Monsieur Gator is funny in the middle because he started to jump around. We like that the critters kept repeating words. We did not like that the critters teased Gator. We did not like when the critters threw stuff at Gator. We would change that Gator had a friend. We would change that the critters would not be eaten by Gator. We would recommend this book to 2nd grade and up because there are lots of words. We learned that we should not tease people. We learned not to be mean to others.
S. W. and J. M., Glendale-Feilbach Elementary, Toledo Public Schools, Toledo, Ohio
We like this book because Gator is a trickster like Little Red Hen, Hansel and Gretel. Also, like in Stone Soup and the Gingerbread Man. Monsieur Gator is funny in the middle because he started to jump around. We like that the critters kept repeating words. We did not like that the critters teased Gator. We did not like when the critters threw stuff at Gator. We would change that Gator had a friend. We would change that the critters would not be eaten by Gator. We would recommend this book to 2nd grade and up because there are lots of words. We learned that we should not tease people. We learned not to be mean to others.
S. W. and J. M., Glendale-Feilbach Elementary, Toledo Public Schools, Toledo, Ohio
Guess Who Changes
Gordan, Sharon. Guess Who Changes. Benchmark Books, 2003. ISBN 0761415580. $21.36. Ages 4-8.
This book is good because it tells about a caterpillar’s changes. And it’s educational! We like the part when the butterfly spreads its wings. What we didn’t like was there was not enough information! She forgot to put in talking marks. We discovered a caterpillar’s life cycle. We recommend this book to people that like animals! This book is nonfiction. We learned caterpillars change into butterflies! We were disappointed because they didn’t tell what the butterfly’s NAME WAS!! We knew it was a monarch butterfly because of its look. And because our teacher told us!
J. A. and L. G., Glendale-Feilbach Elementary, Toledo Public Schools, Toledo, Ohio
This book is good because it tells about a caterpillar’s changes. And it’s educational! We like the part when the butterfly spreads its wings. What we didn’t like was there was not enough information! She forgot to put in talking marks. We discovered a caterpillar’s life cycle. We recommend this book to people that like animals! This book is nonfiction. We learned caterpillars change into butterflies! We were disappointed because they didn’t tell what the butterfly’s NAME WAS!! We knew it was a monarch butterfly because of its look. And because our teacher told us!
J. A. and L. G., Glendale-Feilbach Elementary, Toledo Public Schools, Toledo, Ohio
Friday, August 11, 2006
Animal Babies
Mcnaught, Harry. Animal Babies. Random House 1977. ISBN 0394835700. $3.25. Ages Baby-Preschool.
Do you know about animal babies? Do you want to know about all kinds of animals? The book Animal Babies will teach you all about all kinds of animals. I liked this book because I like animals. Go to the library and check out, Animal Babies.
L., South Main Elementary, Bowling Green, Ohio
Do you know about animal babies? Do you want to know about all kinds of animals? The book Animal Babies will teach you all about all kinds of animals. I liked this book because I like animals. Go to the library and check out, Animal Babies.
L., South Main Elementary, Bowling Green, Ohio
Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Tale
Williams, Mo. Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Tale. Hyperion 2004. ISBN 0786818700. $10.87. Ages 4-8.
Hi! My name is J-. I read the book, Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Tale by Mo Williams. It is really funny! It’s about a kid who lost his bunny and they try to find it. You can find it at the library. I liked this book because it is funny!
J., South Main Elementary, Bowling Green, Ohio
Hi! My name is J-. I read the book, Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Tale by Mo Williams. It is really funny! It’s about a kid who lost his bunny and they try to find it. You can find it at the library. I liked this book because it is funny!
J., South Main Elementary, Bowling Green, Ohio
Wednesday, August 09, 2006
Guess Who Hisses
Gordon, Sharon. Guess Who Hisses. Benchmark 2005. ISBN 0761417672. $21.36. Ages 9-12.
Hi! My name is B-. If you would like to read the book, Guess Who Hisses?, go to the library. I liked this book because it has lots of real pictures.
B., South Main Elementary, Bowling Green, Ohio
Hi! My name is B-. If you would like to read the book, Guess Who Hisses?, go to the library. I liked this book because it has lots of real pictures.
B., South Main Elementary, Bowling Green, Ohio
Snow Dude
Kirk, Daniel. Snow Dude. Hyperion 2004. ISBN 0786819421. $11.55. Ages 4-8.
Hi! My name is L-. This book is about snowmen titled, Snow Dude. In this story, Snow Dude and moose slid down a hill very fast. (That was my favorite part!) Then the snowman began chasing people. He was mad and sad. You’ll find out why after you read this book. The author of this book is Daniel Kirk.
L., South Main Elementary, Bowling Green, Ohio
Hi! My name is L-. This book is about snowmen titled, Snow Dude. In this story, Snow Dude and moose slid down a hill very fast. (That was my favorite part!) Then the snowman began chasing people. He was mad and sad. You’ll find out why after you read this book. The author of this book is Daniel Kirk.
L., South Main Elementary, Bowling Green, Ohio
Tuesday, August 08, 2006
The World of Dinosaurs
Benton, Michael. The World of Dinosaurs. Kingfisher 2004. ISBN 0753457857. $8.95. Ages 9-12.
Hello! My name is J-. If you want to learn about dinosaurs, come to the public library and check out the book, The World of Dinosaurs. What’s cool about this book is, you will learn about dinosaur fossils. It tells how the dinosaurs really died, too! Get it because it is a fantastic book!
J., South Main Elementary, Bowling Green, Ohio
Hello! My name is J-. If you want to learn about dinosaurs, come to the public library and check out the book, The World of Dinosaurs. What’s cool about this book is, you will learn about dinosaur fossils. It tells how the dinosaurs really died, too! Get it because it is a fantastic book!
J., South Main Elementary, Bowling Green, Ohio
Monday, August 07, 2006
Guess Who Spins
Gorgon, Sharon. Guess Who Spins. Benchmark 2004. ISBN 0761417680. $21.36. Ages 4-8.
Hi! My name is M-. If you want to know about who spins, go to the local library and pick up Guess Who Spins by Sharon Gorgon. This is a nonfiction book. There are lots of real pictures. I was surprised when I opened this book and saw all the great and amazing pictures and words. So, get on your bicycle and ride as fast as you can to your local library!
M., South Main Elementary, Bowling Green, Ohio
Hi! My name is M-. If you want to know about who spins, go to the local library and pick up Guess Who Spins by Sharon Gorgon. This is a nonfiction book. There are lots of real pictures. I was surprised when I opened this book and saw all the great and amazing pictures and words. So, get on your bicycle and ride as fast as you can to your local library!
M., South Main Elementary, Bowling Green, Ohio
Animal Babies on Mountains
Schofield, Jennifer. Animal Babies on Mountains. Kingerfisher 2005. ISBN 075345839X. $6.95. Ages 4-8.
Hi! My name is J-. If you want to learn about animal babies read this book. It is so cute, so go to the public library and you can get this book. It has real pictures, but it does not have a table of contents. I picked this book because I love baby animals so much. The author is Jennifer Schofield.
J., South Main Elementary, Bowling Green, Ohio
Hi! My name is J-. If you want to learn about animal babies read this book. It is so cute, so go to the public library and you can get this book. It has real pictures, but it does not have a table of contents. I picked this book because I love baby animals so much. The author is Jennifer Schofield.
J., South Main Elementary, Bowling Green, Ohio
Friday, August 04, 2006
Whose Spots Are These?: A Look at Animal Markings-Round, Bright, and Big
Wohlrabe, Sarah C. Whose Spots Are These?: A Look at Animal Markings-Round, Bright, and Big. Picture Window 2004. ISBN 1404806113. $15.37. Ages 9-12.
Hi! My name is C-. This book is called Whose Spots Are These? If you want to learn about Spots, come over to the Library and get this book. Spots are found on fruit, leopards, butterflies and even some people have spots! (freckles!) This book is nonfiction.
C., South Main Elementary, Bowling Green, Ohio
Hi! My name is C-. This book is called Whose Spots Are These? If you want to learn about Spots, come over to the Library and get this book. Spots are found on fruit, leopards, butterflies and even some people have spots! (freckles!) This book is nonfiction.
C., South Main Elementary, Bowling Green, Ohio
Praying Mantises
Hall, Margaret. Praying Mantises. Capstone 2005. ISBN 0736825908. $13.55. Ages 4-8.
Hello! My name is S-. If you want to know about Praying Mantises get this book. It is great! It’s by Margaret Hall and its called Praying Mantises. I think you will love this book! It is nonfiction and has real pictures! I love this book because I learned they can change colors. If you want this book go to the public library and get it soon!
S-, South Main Elementary, Bowling Green, Ohio
Hello! My name is S-. If you want to know about Praying Mantises get this book. It is great! It’s by Margaret Hall and its called Praying Mantises. I think you will love this book! It is nonfiction and has real pictures! I love this book because I learned they can change colors. If you want this book go to the public library and get it soon!
S-, South Main Elementary, Bowling Green, Ohio
Tuesday, August 01, 2006
Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa
Silverman, Erica. Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa. Harcourt 2005. ISBN 0152021248. $10.20. Ages 4-8.
Hi! My name is S-. Have you read Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa by Erica Silverman and Betsy Lewin? Well, this book is great! You will love it! This book is a mixture of nonfiction and fiction. My favorite story is, “Bedtime in the Barn”. If you have never read this book and you really want to, go to any library.
S., South Main Elementary, Bowling Green, Ohio
Hi! My name is S-. Have you read Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa by Erica Silverman and Betsy Lewin? Well, this book is great! You will love it! This book is a mixture of nonfiction and fiction. My favorite story is, “Bedtime in the Barn”. If you have never read this book and you really want to, go to any library.
S., South Main Elementary, Bowling Green, Ohio
Rabbits
MacAulay, Kelly. Rabbits. Illustrated by Margaret Amy Reiach. Crabtree 2005. ISBN 0778717887. $16.27. Ages 9-12.
Hi! My name is M. V. If you like rabbits, you will enjoy this nonfiction book called, Rabbits. I loved this book because I learned some rabbits have floppy ears. It has real pictures. You better hurry up and get this book at your library!
M. V., South Main Elementary, Bowling Green, Ohio.
Hi! My name is M. V. If you like rabbits, you will enjoy this nonfiction book called, Rabbits. I loved this book because I learned some rabbits have floppy ears. It has real pictures. You better hurry up and get this book at your library!
M. V., South Main Elementary, Bowling Green, Ohio.
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