On these blog pages, we will talk about the books we read, the books we want to read, the books we know you love to read, and our bookclubs. Please be a voice with us. Let's talk about BOOKS!!!!
Sunday, January 24, 2016
MARS NEEDS MOMS! Written by: Berkeley Breathe
When a disgruntled boy sees his mother being kidnapped by Martians, he realizes he loves her and will go to any lengths to protect her. This is a funny and poignant story of how the unique love that binds our families can be overlooked in the rush and tumble of everyday lives.
Friday, January 15, 2016
The Large Family, All in One Piece
Written by Jill Murphy published in 1987
Mr. and Mrs. Large are excited to go to a dinner-dance. Will their four children let them go off, and will they be lucky to get out of the house paint free? Thanks to Granny and only light hearted play by the children Mom and Dad escape! A fun short story and how pleasantly surprised I was when it grabbed the students attention. My two daughters read the 'The Large Family' stories at their elementary school in England.
Paul Dear, GR Montessori
Wednesday, January 13, 2016
All You Need for a Snowman by Alice Schertle
The story this week at Palmer is All You Need for a Snowman by Alice Schertle.
Since it is finally winter and we have snow I love to read this book!
I introduce the book to the students and then ask them to think about
the items we would need if we went outside and made a snowman.
I love the students ideas and responses and then we compare their
ideas with what happens in the story.
Since it is finally winter and we have snow I love to read this book!
I introduce the book to the students and then ask them to think about
the items we would need if we went outside and made a snowman.
I love the students ideas and responses and then we compare their
ideas with what happens in the story.
Tuesday, January 12, 2016
A FINE, FINE SCHOOL By: Sharon Creech
When a principal loves his school so much that he wants the children to attend classes every day of the year, it's up to his students to show him free time is a good thing, too.
One day, Mr. Keene called all the students and teachers together and said, "This is a fine, fine school! From now on, let's have school on Saturdays too."
And then there was more.
School all weekend.
School on the holidays.
School in the SUMMER!
What was next ...
SCHOOL AT NIGHT?
School all weekend.
School on the holidays.
School in the SUMMER!
What was next ...
SCHOOL AT NIGHT?
So it's up to Tillie to show her well-intentioned principal, Mr. Keene, that even though his fine, fine school is a wonderful place, it's not fine, fine to be there all the time.
☺MARIA☺
Friday, January 8, 2016
Mrs Toggle's Zip
Written by Robin Pulver and illustrated by R.W. Alley
Mrs. Toggle the teacher wears her big, puffy, fuchsia-colored Christmas coat to school and her zipper gets stuck and she is trapped in her coat. The students, the nurse, the headmaster try to help, but finally the custodian figures it out. It is a fun story to read and the students will enjoy it. The illustrations add to the fun.

Paul Dear, GR MONTESSORI
Mrs. Toggle the teacher wears her big, puffy, fuchsia-colored Christmas coat to school and her zipper gets stuck and she is trapped in her coat. The students, the nurse, the headmaster try to help, but finally the custodian figures it out. It is a fun story to read and the students will enjoy it. The illustrations add to the fun.
Paul Dear, GR MONTESSORI
Under the Christmas Tree, by Nikki Grimes
I know the holidays have passed once again, but I have wanted to share this beautiful book with you.
It is a collection of Christmas and winter poetry with very detailed drawings by Kadir Nelson. It is not only the words that are rich and bring incredible imagery to mind, but the drawings speak a thousand words, as was said. Expressions are both public and urban and private and familial. Just love this book and so did the kids. They were kind of breathless as they listened while viewing and many related to the scenes and shared exciting memories and traditions.
Remember it for next year!
-Georgine
Catalyst by Anderson, Laurie Halse
Catalyst by Laurie Halse Anderson
Kate knows exactly what she wants to do after graduation - attend MIT, just like her mom.
Being a preacher's daughter adds chaos to her life. All of her friends are being accepted into their colleges of choice...where is her acceptance packet? Kate finds out who and what are the most important choices in life and how they become the catalyst for her.
Kate knows exactly what she wants to do after graduation - attend MIT, just like her mom.
Being a preacher's daughter adds chaos to her life. All of her friends are being accepted into their colleges of choice...where is her acceptance packet? Kate finds out who and what are the most important choices in life and how they become the catalyst for her.
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