The Invention Of Hugo Cabret- Interview with Brian Selznik

Jon Scieszka Video

Toys Go Out: Being the Adventures of a Knowledgeable Stingray, a Toughy Little Buffalo, and Someone Called Plastic

By Emily Jenkins

Another MUST READ this summer! Toys Go Out is a collection of six stories that reveal the small adventures of the same group of toys; the stories are not chronologically connected. In each story the toys learn about the world in which they live and their place in it. The adventures begin when three of them are trapped in a dark, damp backpack and, because they don't understand where they are going, imagine the worst. Then Plastic, the red bouncy ball, has an identity crisis until Tuk Tuk the towel sets her straight. Later, Lumphy conquers his fear of the washing machine, and both StingRay and Lumphy learn an important lesson about jealousy. In the end, they all celebrate their love for one another and the little girl at a very special birthday party. This is an amazingly fun book to read!!

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The Tale of Despereaux, by Kate DiCamillo

This is a must read! It's an adventure-fairy tale type of story. Despereaux Tilling is a little mouse with big ears and an extra large heart. Some of his loves include music, reading, and a beautiful princess. Despereaux is brave, courageous, and willing to fight for what he believes in. His life began as a struggle. His mother, who is French, says he is a disappointment as soon as he is born. The rest of his family seems to agree that he is very odd: his ears are too big and his eyes open far too soon and they all expect him to die quickly. Of course, he doesn't. Using his determination, he manages to get things going in the right direction! Another important character, Roscuro, lives in the dungeon and is out to get the princess. Miggery Sow's story is also a sad one, but she follows her dream. The lives of these three characters become intertwined as they all try to achieve their goals. This fairy tale is entertaining, captivating, and, an excellent story! I read it in one sitting because I just couldn't put it down! I hope you enjoy it as much as I have.

New Link- for Digital Media & Grad Work

In an attempt to separate Bobcat Library book stuff and grad school work I have created a new link. If you're here to read about great books and authors, stay here. If you're here to read about digital media and technology work, please use the link named, Digital Media. This will take you to another blog, yes I'm Blog rich. Enjoy your stay in either place! :)

Welcome!

Welcome to the Bobcat Book Blog!
I am extremely excited to join the Brookfield Elementary Bobcats as the Library Media Specialist! I have been teaching in a self contained classroom for 13 years, and looking forward to this new endeavor! I would like to share some great books and authors with you! Happy Reading!