brankacheek's reviews from LibraryThinghttp://www.librarything.com/profile_reviews.php?view=brankacheekbrankacheek's reviews from LibraryThingBecause of Winn-Dixie Signature Edition by Kate DiCamillohttp://www.librarything.com/work/book/97376979<img src="http://pics.cdn.librarything.com/picsizes/8e/05/8e054787ad3895f593957675667426141414141.jpg" style="float: left; margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; clear: left;"/> brankacheek's review: "Summary: In this story, Opal has just moved to a new town and she finds a stray dog that she names Winn-Dixie. Everything that happens to Opal seems to be beacuse of her new dog. Winn-Dixie seems to help Opal make new friends all over town. He also gives Opal the courage to ask her dad about her mother. Personal Response: This is a great story about friendship. You'll want to go out and buy a dog after reading it. This would be a good book for someone who is moving to a new town or for anyone who likes a feel good story. Classroom Extension Ideas: 1. In the story Opal has a list of 10 things she knows about her mother. I would have my students write a list of 10 things about someone that is important to them. 2. In the story Gloria Dump has Opal tell her about herself so she can see her with her heart. I would have my class write a paper about the things that are improtant to them as if they were telling it to Gloria."Mon, 22 Apr 2013 01:11:15 -0400A Year Down Yonder by Richard Peckhttp://www.librarything.com/work/book/97376616<img src="http://pics.cdn.librarything.com/picsizes/1a/ca/1acae6380c5d577593672655251426141414141.jpg" style="float: left; margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; clear: left;"/> brankacheek's review: "Summary: This book is about a young girl from Chicago, Mary Alice, whose family was hit hard by the recession in 1937. Mary Alice's parents sent her to live with her somewhat eccentric grandmother in a small town in Illinois. Throughout the book Mary Alice shared many wacky adventures with her grandmother. By the end of the book she found herself growing closer to her grandmother than she expected. Personal Response: I enjoyed this book. I found myself laughing out loud several times while reading. Grandma Dowdel's wacky adventures keep you rolling. This would be a great book for someone who is moving to a new town or for just before a visit to Grandma's house. Classroom Extension Ideas: 1. I would have my students write newsy notes like the ones Mary Alice wrote in the book. 2. Our class could create a recipe for burgoo stew then make it."Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:26:50 -0400Spiders (Usborne Beginners) (Usborne Beginners) by Rebecca Gilpinhttp://www.librarything.com/work/book/97376491<img src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/P/0746074794.01._SX90_SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpg" style="float: left; margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; clear: left;"/> brankacheek's review: "Summary: This is an informational book about spiders. It describes how spiders look, where they live, what they eat, and how they protect themselves. Personal Response: This is a great book about spiders. It even tells all the gross stuff like how the suck the guts out of their food. I like that it shows all the different kinds of spider. Classroom Extension Ideas: 1. This book could be used during a lesson on spiders. 2. I would have my students create their own spider webbs."Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:19:25 -0400Rivers (Where on Earth? World Geography) by JoAnn Early Mackenhttp://www.librarything.com/work/book/97376377<img src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/P/0836864042.01._SX90_SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpg" style="float: left; margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; clear: left;"/> brankacheek's review: "Summary: This is an informational book about rivers. It describes the plants and animals that thrive in and near rivers. Personal Response: This book was full of information and had great illustrations to go with it. Classroom Extension Ideas: 1. This book would go with a lesson on rivers or water habitats. 2. This book could be used in a lesson on how to use an index."Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:12:32 -0400Domino Addition by Lynette Longhttp://www.librarything.com/work/book/97376208<img src="http://pics.cdn.librarything.com/picsizes/b3/bd/b3bdc14da553ec2592f74505977426141414141.jpg" style="float: left; margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; clear: left;"/> brankacheek's review: "Summary: This s a nonfiction book that uses dominos to teach addition. The book demonstrates adding the dots from each side of the domino to find the total. Personal Response: I like the idea of using dominos to teach addition. The illustrations were very colorful. I like that it gives a few examples for each number. Classroom Extension Ideas: 1. Can be read during a lesson on addition. 2. I would bring dominos to class for my students to practice wtih."Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:06 -0400Eating Fractions by Bruce Mcmillanhttp://www.librarything.com/work/book/97376060<img src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/P/0590437704.01._SX90_SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpg" style="float: left; margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; clear: left;"/> brankacheek's review: "Summary: This is a nonfiction book used to teach fractions. The author cuts various foods into half, thirds, and fourths to demonstrate fractions. Personal Response: I like the use of food to describe fractions. We do this same thing a lot at dinner time with my son. It seems to make it pretty easy for him to comprehend. Classroom Extension Ideas: 1. This book could be used to introduce a lesson on fractions. 2. Our class could make one of the recipes from the back of the book."Sun, 21 Apr 2013 23:49:30 -0400A Mare for Young Wolf (Step-Into-Reading, Step 4) by Janice Shefelmanhttp://www.librarything.com/work/book/95343308<img src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/P/0679834451.01._SX90_SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpg" style="float: left; margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; clear: left;"/> brankacheek's review: "Summary: In this story Young Wolf is old enough to choose a horse of his own. He picks a mare mamed Red Wind. The other boys in the village make fun of him because warriors don't ride mares. Young Wolf didn't care, he trained Red Wind to be a war horse. One night Red Wind heard someone trying to steel the horses. Young Wolf and Red Wind rode through the village waking up the warriors and chased the Apaches away. Young Wolf and his mare had saved the horses. Personal Reaction: This is a great story about bullying. The boy being bullied ends up saving the day. It would also be great for anyone who likes horses. Classroom Extension Ideas: 1. This book could be used to introduce American Indian cultures to students. 2. I would use this book to lead into a discussion about bullying."Thu, 28 Mar 2013 13:00:40 -0400Book of Nursery and Mother Goose Rhymes by Marguerite De Angelihttp://www.librarything.com/work/book/95343648<img src="http://pics.cdn.librarything.com/picsizes/93/8b/938b2727ee1b2f359334e4b5541426141414141.jpg" style="float: left; margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; clear: left;"/> brankacheek's review: "Summary: This book is an anthology for traditional poetry and nursery rhymes. Personal Response: I have had this book since I was a child. I loved these rhymes when I was a child and now I read them to my children. The illustrations are beautiful, I just wish there were more of them. Classroom Extension Ideas: 1. I could use these poems for morning reading. 2. Since some of the poems are lacking illustrations, I could have students draw illustrations for them."Thu, 28 Mar 2013 13:17:36 -0400Kiki&#039;s Journey by Kristy Orona-Ramirezhttp://www.librarything.com/work/book/95281426<img src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/P/0892392142.01._SX90_SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpg" style="float: left; margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; clear: left;"/> brankacheek's review: "Summary: Kiki is upset after her teacher assumes that since she is Indian that she should know about all Indians. For spring break Kiki's parents take her to the Tiwa Indian reservation in Taos Pueblo to visit her family. While there she learns all about her heritage. Personal Reaction: This is a good story about being proud of your heritage. I am not crazy about the illustrations. Classroom Extension Ideas: 1. This would be a good book to use in a lesson about Indian cultures. 2. We could bake bread in class."Mon, 25 Mar 2013 23:53:56 -0400Ladybug Girl at the Beach by Jacky Davishttp://www.librarything.com/work/book/95335436<img src="http://pics.cdn.librarything.com/picsizes/65/5f/655f508205d95d6596839376867426141414141.jpg" style="float: left; margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; clear: left;"/> brankacheek's review: "Summary: Lulu is excited for her first trip to the beach. She can't wait to go swimming in the ocean but when she gets to the edge of the water she is afraid to go in. She decides she would rather play on the beach. While Lulu is digging in the sand, the tide comes in and takes away her favorite pail. She goes into the water to rescue her pail. When she realizes she is in the ocean she isn't afraid anymore. Personal Reactions: This is a great story about overcoming you fears. This story might be a good one to read before Summer vacation. Classroom Extension Ideas: 1. Students could draw pictures of the beach and the ocean. 2. I would bring seashells and have the students listen to see if they can hear the ocean."Thu, 28 Mar 2013 00:41:28 -0400How I Became a Pirate by Melinda Longhttp://www.librarything.com/work/book/95335183<img src="http://pics.cdn.librarything.com/picsizes/bd/d8/bdd858db981c59f59794b475667426141414141.jpg" style="float: left; margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; clear: left;"/> brankacheek's review: "Summary: One day whie Jeremy was building sand castles at the beach a band of pirates came to shore. They noticed Jeremy was a good digger so they took him with them to help bury their treasure. Jeremy loved being a pirate because noone told a pirate what to do. At bedtime Jeremy decided he didn't like being a pirate after all. He had noone to tuck him in or read him a story or confort him during the storm. Jeremy had the pirates take him home then he let them bury their treasure in his backyard. Personal Reaction: This is a great story. It is full of imagination. I love how bright and colorful the illustrations are in this book. My favorite part of the book has to be the pirate language. My son and I love to use our raspy voices and shout &quot;Aargh!&quot; and &quot;Down the hatch!&quot; Classroom Extension Ideas: 1. I would let my students make pirate hats. 2. The students could draw their own treasure maps."Thu, 28 Mar 2013 00:05:03 -0400Danny and the Dinosaur by Syd Hoffhttp://www.librarything.com/work/book/95334773<img src="http://pics.cdn.librarything.com/picsizes/86/e7/86e77e0d108a8e7593539725577426141414141.jpg" style="float: left; margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; clear: left;"/> brankacheek's review: "Summary: One day when Danny went to the museum one of the dinosaurs came to life. Danny and the dinosaur spent the whole day playing together. They watched baseball, went to the zoo, ate ice cream, and played hide and seek with Danny's friends. Then at the end of the day the dinosaur went back to the museum. Personal Reaction: This is a fun book. My son loves this book because he loves dinosaurs. I love the illustrations. They look like they are done with colored pencils. Classroom Extension Ideas: 1. I would use this book to introduce a lesson on dinosaurs. 2. I would have the students write a story of what they would do if they could play with a dinosaur for a day."Wed, 27 Mar 2013 23:25:08 -0400Young Clara Barton: Battlefield Nurse (A Troll First-Start Biography) by Susan Alcotthttp://www.librarything.com/work/book/95334576<img src="http://pics.cdn.librarything.com/picsizes/30/62/306226e2e209d6c593765525767426141414141.jpg" style="float: left; margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; clear: left;"/> brankacheek's review: "Summary: This book told the story of Clara Barton. She was a teacher and the first female clerk in the U.S. patent office. During the civil war she nursed soldiers from both sides. Later, after traveling to Switzerland, she started the American Red Cross. Personal Reaction: This was a good book. It was full of interesting information. Classroom Extension Ideas: 1. I would use this book during a lesson on the Civil war or the American Red Cross. 2. The book mentioned that Clara was good at reading maps. This book could be used in a lesson on reading maps."Wed, 27 Mar 2013 23:07:18 -0400Coming on Home Soon (Caldecott Honor Book) by Jacqueline Woodsonhttp://www.librarything.com/work/book/95334427<img src="http://pics.cdn.librarything.com/picsizes/47/81/47818de796e0f4959796f414141426141414141.jpg" style="float: left; margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; clear: left;"/> brankacheek's review: "Summary: Ada Ruth's mother has to leave home and go to work during the war. Ada must stay with her grandmother while her mother is away. After what seems like forever, Ada's mother sends a letter saying she will return soon. Personal Reaction: This was a sad story but a good story. The illustrations were beautiful. This would be a good story for military families with parents going off to war. Classroom Extension Ideas: 1. This book could be used to introduce a lesson on the civil war. 2. This book could also be used to introduce a lesson on writing letters."Wed, 27 Mar 2013 22:53:22 -0400The Nose Book by Al Perkinshttp://www.librarything.com/work/book/95330163<img src="http://pics.cdn.librarything.com/picsizes/15/2e/152e3983f912c9759344e634b51426141414141.jpg" style="float: left; margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; clear: left;"/> brankacheek's review: "Summary: This poem talks about different types of noses, uses of noses, and why we need noses. Personal Reaction: This was one of my sons favorite books when he was little. It also seemed to be a favorite when I read it to a group of 2-3 year olds for my service learning assignment. The illustrations are great and the rhymes flow very well. Classroom Extension Ideas: 1. I could use this book to introduce a lesson on animals. We could talk about how different animals use their noses. For example, elephants use their noses to pick up water and other objects. 2. The students could draw a picture of their own nose and list its functions."Wed, 27 Mar 2013 17:49:28 -0400Mama, Do You Love Me? by Barbara M. Joossehttp://www.librarything.com/work/book/95329175<img src="http://pics.cdn.librarything.com/picsizes/88/4d/884d90698bb7964592f64575441426141414141.jpg" style="float: left; margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; clear: left;"/> brankacheek's review: "Summary: A young girl asks her mother how much she loves her and how long she will love her. The mother expresses her love to her daughter using examples from their culture. The mother tells the little girl she will always love her. Personal Reaction: This is a great story of a mothers love. The illustrations are beautiful. I did not know what a few things in the story were so the glossary was very helpful. Classroom Extension Ideas: 1. This book could be used to introduce a lesson on arctic animals such as; polar bears, lemmings, and walrus. 2. This book could be used for Mother's Day. The students could write letters to their mothers using different expressions to tell her how much they love her."Wed, 27 Mar 2013 17:26:47 -0400Super Me by Keion Jacksonhttp://www.librarything.com/work/book/93909034<img src="http://pics.cdn.librarything.com/picsizes/47/81/47818de796e0f4959796f414141426141414141.jpg" style="float: left; margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; clear: left;"/> brankacheek's review: "Summary: Jacob is afraid all the time and he wants to be brave. He made himself a superhero mask to make him feel brave. He wore it anytime he needed to face anything scary like a pop quiz or mean kids on the bus. At lunchtime in the cafeteria, his teacher took his mask away. He was able to conquer brussel sprouts without his mask. After school he decided he didn't need his mask anymore so he passed it on to another kid that looked like he needed to feel a little more brave. Personal Response: I enjoyed reading this book. I think alot of kids can relate to feeling scared and this is a great book to encourage them to be brave. It also comes with your very own superhero mask, which my son loves. Classroom Extension Ideas: 1. This book could be used to lead into a discussion about bullying. 2. I would let my students make their own superhero masks."Sat, 09 Feb 2013 00:11:15 -0500Jimmy&#039;s Boa Bounces Back by Trinka Hakes Noblehttp://www.librarything.com/work/book/93908423<img src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/P/0140546545.01._SX90_SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpg" style="float: left; margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; clear: left;"/> brankacheek's review: "Summary: In this book Meggie is telling Jimmy about what happened at her mom's garden party. Meggie's mom wore Jimmy's pet boa to her garden party. While there the snake caused a huge ruckus. Personal Reaction: This is a very funny, immaginative book. The illustrations are very colorful and exciting. Classrom Extension Ideas: 1. This book could lead into a lesson about snakes. 2. This book could also be used to teach about pets. The students could draw a picture of their oen pets."Fri, 08 Feb 2013 23:16:55 -0500Hansel and Gretel by Jacob Grimmhttp://www.librarything.com/work/book/93901361<img src="http://pics.cdn.librarything.com/picsizes/c4/ab/c4ab882c1e42c06592f74755877426141414141.jpg" style="float: left; margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; clear: left;"/> brankacheek's review: "Summary: Hansel and Gretel's parents were very poor and did not have enough food to feed their children so they took them deep into the woods and left them. While trying to find their way home Hansel and Gretel came upon a house made of candy and sweets. The old lady who live there invited them inside. Then she locked hansel up and fed him lots of food to fatten him up. She intended to eat him. As the old lady prepared the fire for cooking, Gretel pushed her in. Hansel and Gretel then took the old lady's jewels and made their way home. Personal Reaction: I remember thinking this story was scary when I was a child and I still find it a little gory. In any other context a mother abandoning her kids in the woods, an evil old lady trying to slaughter and eat children, and children killing an old lady and stealing her jewels would not be considered appropriate for children. Classroom Extension Ideas: I would probably not read this in a classroom but if I did it would be a great lesson on not talking to strangers. I could also divide the class into groups and let them make gingerbread houses."Fri, 08 Feb 2013 17:48:12 -0500Goldilocks and the Three Bears (Sandcastle Books) by Jan Bretthttp://www.librarything.com/work/book/93898549<img src="http://pics.cdn.librarything.com/picsizes/a5/7a/a57ac9397fbb648593045765451426141414141.jpg" style="float: left; margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; clear: left;"/> brankacheek's review: "Summary: There was a small bear, a meduim bear, and a large bear who lived together in a house in the woods. One morning, as their porridge was cooling, they went for a walk. While the bears were gone, a little girl named Goldilocks went into their house. She ate the little bear's porridge, sat in the little bear's chair and laid in the little bear's bed. The bears came and found their eaten porrige and broken chair. Then they found Goldilocks still asleep in the little bear's bed. Personal Reaction: I have read this story and loved it since I was a child. I like the way the illustrations covered most of the page and they were very pretty. My son, however, thought some of the pictures were scary. He still likes it, just not before bed time. Classroom Extension Ideas: 1. It would be nice to make and eat porrige with my class. 2. This book could be used to teach comparison and classification using small, medium, and large."Fri, 08 Feb 2013 16:31:35 -0500
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