Wednesday, April 15, 2009
ECEL 219 Spring 09 #5
Number the Stars by Lois Lowry. This book was exceptional! This book is about a family that is striving to live during the holocaust. The Johansen's are very close to a Jewish family who they are trying to protect from the German soldiers. These families go through many obstacles to live and not be taken away and possibly killed. In the beginning while reading this book, I was scared from what was happening and then towards the end it was extremely sad that I cried. I recommend everyone to read this book it is very good and helpful for students who are interested in teaching Third Grade and Up. There are different ways that this book can be used. Since this book is discussing the holocaust and war, in history class students can learn more about the holocaust and fieldtrips can be taken to museums who teach about the holocaust.
Thursday, March 19, 2009
ECEL 219 Spring 09 #4
Title: Ladybug and Bumblebee Boy, 2009, Picture Book
This book is about a little girl named Lulu who wears a Ladybug costume and calls herself Ladybug girl and goes to the playground and plays with a little boy named Same who is wearing a shirt that is bumblebee colors and calls himself Bumblebee Boy. These two children pretent that they are super heroes and together they save the playground from bad things. I thought this book was very enjoyable. These two children pretended to be super heroes and save the world one step at a time, also this is a form of dramatic play. I think that it is very good when children use their imaginations to play especially at a young age.
I would recommend this book for children starting at the age of two to seven years old. They are young enough to understand the concept of the book and then will want to use their imagination and come up with their own dramatic play.
This book is about a little girl named Lulu who wears a Ladybug costume and calls herself Ladybug girl and goes to the playground and plays with a little boy named Same who is wearing a shirt that is bumblebee colors and calls himself Bumblebee Boy. These two children pretent that they are super heroes and together they save the playground from bad things. I thought this book was very enjoyable. These two children pretended to be super heroes and save the world one step at a time, also this is a form of dramatic play. I think that it is very good when children use their imaginations to play especially at a young age.
I would recommend this book for children starting at the age of two to seven years old. They are young enough to understand the concept of the book and then will want to use their imagination and come up with their own dramatic play.
Monday, March 9, 2009
ECEL 219 Spring 09 #3
The Otherside* by Jacqueline Woodson
I th0ught that this book was phenomenal! It is about an African American girl who lives on the end of town where there is a long fence seperating her house from the white side of the town. The young girl, Clover does not understand why she can not go on the other side and play with the other girl. When Clover asks her mother, she tells her that when she gets older she will understand but not now when she is young. Eventually the two girls sit on the fence and become friends but do not cross the line. This is a good multicultural book to read to students ranging four to eight years old. I was intrigued to learn what was going to happen between the two girls.
I th0ught that this book was phenomenal! It is about an African American girl who lives on the end of town where there is a long fence seperating her house from the white side of the town. The young girl, Clover does not understand why she can not go on the other side and play with the other girl. When Clover asks her mother, she tells her that when she gets older she will understand but not now when she is young. Eventually the two girls sit on the fence and become friends but do not cross the line. This is a good multicultural book to read to students ranging four to eight years old. I was intrigued to learn what was going to happen between the two girls.
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
ECEL 219 Spring 09 #2
Barack Obama Son of Promise, Child of Hope
By Nikki Grimes Illustrated by Bryan Collier. This is a picture book, biography. Copyright Date: 2008
This book is about Barack Obama and the history of his life being explained to a young African American boy named David by his mother. David did not understand who Barack Obama was and why people were shouting his name. David had many questions that his mother answered through giving an autobiography of Barack Obama. David told his mother that when he gets older, he wants to be just like Barack Obama.
The appropriate age level for this book is ages 5-10. I enjoyed this book, because it taught not only the little boy David but also myself about Barack Obama. The way the book is written is to be easily understood for children to completely understand who Barack Obama is and it fulfills the requirements. I would recommend others to read this book as well.
By Nikki Grimes Illustrated by Bryan Collier. This is a picture book, biography. Copyright Date: 2008
This book is about Barack Obama and the history of his life being explained to a young African American boy named David by his mother. David did not understand who Barack Obama was and why people were shouting his name. David had many questions that his mother answered through giving an autobiography of Barack Obama. David told his mother that when he gets older, he wants to be just like Barack Obama.
The appropriate age level for this book is ages 5-10. I enjoyed this book, because it taught not only the little boy David but also myself about Barack Obama. The way the book is written is to be easily understood for children to completely understand who Barack Obama is and it fulfills the requirements. I would recommend others to read this book as well.
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Junie B. Jones and some Sneaky Peeky Spying
Ever since my little sister learned how to read, she has been reading Junie B. Jones books. Several times, I have read with her and found these books to be quiet interesting. This book that I read, is about a girl named Junie B. Jones, who is in Kindergarten and spies on her teacher. When she discovers something about her teacher, she is supposed to keep it a secret because her mother told her not to be spying on others and Junie B. goes and lets her secret out leading her to get into trouble. The morale of this story is to teach children a lesson as to not spy on other people. I enjoyed reading this book because it not only teaches a lesson, but also has humor, and shows pictures as well. I recommend children to read books that involve Junie B. Jones, children will truely adore them!
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