Hoot Owl Master of Disguise by: Sean Taylor

Hoot Owl is hungry and he needs to catch his dinner.  Owls are known for being wise but using his gift as a master of disguise he is sure to catch his dinner.  Author Sean Taylor has written a fun read aloud that will have children at the edge of their seats wondering if his latest disguise will work.

It is late at night and owl is hungry he sees a variety of animals and tries all kinds of disguises and many fail.  Will he ever find something good to eat?  Read this book you and your child will love it and it will soon become one of your favorites.

Happy Daily Reading
Deanna

Ms. Rapscott's Girls by: Elisa Primavera

This is a fun adventure book that girls and boys will enjoy.  Elisa Primavera has written a fun story in which girls are the heroes but I know that boys will enjoy this story as well.  Who can resist a story in which children get to experiences magic and adventures beyond anything you can imagine!

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Deanna

Poppy the Pirate Dog and the Missing Treasure by: Liz Kessler

I just picked up this book from my public library.  It is the perfect book for those readers that are ready to begin reading chapter books.  And what child doesn't like to read about dogs, especially a dog who thinks she is a pirate.  I love Pirates so that was my interest in Liz Kessler's book Poppy the Pirate Dog and the Missing Treasure.

Poppy and her family are planning a party for mom's birthday.  Poppy is protecting the "treasures" as she is a great pirate treasure protector.  When dad's gift to mom goes missing Poppy is on the case...however when Poppy goes running across the yard she falls and injures her eye.  When she has to go to the VET she hopes to get an eye patch, just like a real pirate.  However, when she comes home with a cone around her neck she isn't happy or feeling like a good pirate.  Can she still help the family find dad's gift?  What is that??  A walking rock??  You have to read this book to find out the surprise ending.


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Deanna

Fish In A Tree by: Lynda Mullaly Hunt

This is a perfect book for children who feel different from the other children in their classrooms at school.  Learning that we all have strengths and weaknesses is a lesson that we all need to learn and Mr. Daniels is the perfect teacher to make sure we learn this lesson.  Read author Lynda Mullaly Hunt's latest book!

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Deanna

Public School Superhero by: James Patterson

James Patterson really gets how to write stories for upper elementary school students.  I'm sure you and your child will enjoy this book.

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Deanna

Froodle by: Antoinette Portis

I cannot wait to read this to my students when school begins again.   Antoinette Portis has written a fun story about shaking up the normal routine and how fun that can be for everyone. 

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Deanna

The Skunk by: Mac Barnett

Author Mac Barnett and illustrator Patrick McDonnell have published a funny story in their new book The Skunk.  You and your child will laugh as the skunk follows a man all over the place.  The man isn't sure why the skunk is following him.  He tries to lose the Skunk but is that really what he wants?

I loved reading this book and I'm looking forward to sharing it with my students as we return to school next month.  This is a very unlikely friendship and a wonderful book for all ages!

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Deanna

There Was An Old Martian Who Swallowed The Moon by: Jennifer Ward

A fun new take on the classic "There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed A Fly". You will love this book by Jennifer Ward

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Deanna

Wildwood by: Colin Meloy

What would you do if your baby brother was kidnapped by crows?  Would you enter the Impassable Wilderness where you last saw the crows?  That is just what Prue does to save her brother, Max.  Author Colin Meloy has written a fun story about another world that is found in the Impassable Wilderness.

Prue, aided by her friend, Curtis find friends and enemies in the Wilderness.  The bandits are working to help the poor while the government is in a mess.  The coyotes are fighting with the exiled queen to regain power.  The birds are living in their own area and when Prue finds the animals of the North Wood are willing to help her find the Mystics and rescue her brother she is thrilled.  However, while Prue is trying to get the right help, Curtis is tricked into helping the Queen.  With the help of a rat Curtis learns that he is on the wrong side.  He makes friends with the bandits who he first believes are the bad guys but with their help he just may be the one who finds and rescues Max.  Or will Prue and the Mystics be the first to find and rescue Max?

This is a great fantasy adventure that will have you turning page after page to find out what will happen next.  There are plot twists you won't be expecting.  I'm sure all upper grade readers will enjoy this book and will want to read the rest in the series.  You will be amazed at all the creatures that are found living in the Impassable Wilderness.  Perhaps you will want to visit one day!

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Deanna

El Deafo by: Cece Bell

Cece Bell lets readers see into her life as a deaf child.  This is a delightful graphic novel that you and your children will enjoy.  This is a Newbery Honor book and one that will be enjoyed for years to come.

Happy Daily Reading
Deanna