https://padlet.com/kanen1/fvcogthx00im We are reviewing and summarizing the books we have read in our classroom or the library for others to see! Teachers may join us as well! en-us 2019-04-02 19:02:23 UTC 2026-03-09 23:48:26 UTC hello@padlet.com kanen1 https://padlet.com/kanen1/fvcogthx00im/wish/347796492 FIRST DRAFT!!

(Your Name and Grade Level/ Preservice Teacher/Teacher)


This might be helpful to include:
(Quick Summary of the Book!)
-who were the characters?
-where did the story take place?
-what was the problem?
-what was the solution?

Review should contain:
- rate out of 5 stars (_/5 or *****)
- what did you like about the book? :)
-what did you not like about the book? :(

(Added April 9)                                   For Teachers/Preservice Teachers
-What types of lessons could you use this book for? Read Aloud? Writing Lessons? Etc.

Include Picture of Book! (Added April 11)]]> 2019-04-02 19:04:27 UTC https://padlet.com/kanen1/fvcogthx00im/wish/347796492 kanen1 https://padlet.com/kanen1/fvcogthx00im/wish/348658324 Nicole Kane
Preservice Teacher

The characters in this story are Owen, his parents, and Mrs. Tweezers. The story took place at Owen's home, both indoors and outdoors. The problem is that Owen is unable to bring his blanket, Fuzzy around with him anymore since he is getting older. The solution is that Owen and his parents were able to find a way for Owen to bring his blanket, Fuzzy, around wherever he wants to. 

I would give this book 4/5 stars because I think it tells a good story about learning to let go of something you think is essential to your life as you grow older. I like the pictures and how they express the characters and their feelings as if they were human family. It also had a happy ending. However, I did not like what happened to his blanket, Fuzzy because I have personal experience with an object I could never give up. 

As a teacher, I would use this book for lessons such as cause and effect, BME, characterization, predicting, sequencing, story elements, etc. This book could also be a classroom library book. This would be a good read aloud book.]]> 2019-04-04 17:56:57 UTC https://padlet.com/kanen1/fvcogthx00im/wish/348658324 kanen1 https://padlet.com/kanen1/fvcogthx00im/wish/348682274 Nicole Kane
Preservice Teacher 

The main characters in the book were the fox and the duck. The chicks were also characters warning of the events coming. The story took place in the town and the woods. The problem was that the fox was trying to lure the duck. The solution was the duck turned on the fox. 

I would give this book 3/5 stars because there is not much content in the book. I like the style the book is written in like an old, silent movie. I also like the repetition of the chicks warning the main characters because it will engage students. I did not like that there wasn't a lot of content. I feel this book could be longer and involve more than one story in the single book.

As a teacher, I would use this book for lessons such as teaching trust/judging others, but I would most likely have this book as a classroom library book.]]> 2019-04-04 18:41:08 UTC https://padlet.com/kanen1/fvcogthx00im/wish/348682274 kanen1 https://padlet.com/kanen1/fvcogthx00im/wish/348686758 Nicole Kane
Preservice Teacher

The main character is the little boy, Chris. His mom and dad are also characters in the story. His dog, Albert, was by his side. There is even a bio in the back of the book about the real Chris. This story took place in outer space, in Chris's house, and at the neighbor's house. The problem was that Chris did not want to sleep in his room because it was the "darkest dark." The solution was that his parents tried everything they could to get Chris to sleep in his bed. When he finally did, he had the best dream of his life and was not scared anymore. He dreamed of being an astronaut and that is his favorite thing, so his hobby made him not fear the dark anymore! :)

I would give this book 5/5 stars because it is very relatable to children around this age, having hobbies and fears, and parents helping them to overcome those fears. I like the illustrations in the book and how the family is portrayed because it is very realistic and relatable. I also like how there is a message from the main character himself. There was not much I did not like in this book. 

As a teacher, I would use this book for lessons such as a writing assignment about writing about their dreams/what they want to be when they grow up. This is a good mentor textThis book could also be a classroom library book.]]> 2019-04-04 18:49:56 UTC https://padlet.com/kanen1/fvcogthx00im/wish/348686758 kanen1 https://padlet.com/kanen1/fvcogthx00im/wish/350062521 Nicole Kane
Preservice Teacher

The characters were Corduroy, a girl named Lisa, and her mother. The story took place in the department store and Lisa's home. The problem was that Lisa's mom did not want Lisa to get Corduroy because he was missing his button. Part of the solution was that Corduroy got a new button. Read to find out more. 

I would give this book 3/5 stars. I do like the fact that Lisa did not stop until she was able to bring Corduroy home. I also liked Corduroy's adventure around the department store trying to find his button. I did not like how Corduroy had a real life talking personality with Lisa. 

As a teacher, I would use this book in my classroom library. I would also use it to teach about friendships and belonging. Students could write about their sense of belonging, whether in family, friends, sports, etc. ]]> 2019-04-09 17:52:12 UTC https://padlet.com/kanen1/fvcogthx00im/wish/350062521 kanen1 https://padlet.com/kanen1/fvcogthx00im/wish/350063391 Nicole Kane
Preservice Teacher

The main character is the red crayon that is coloring blue at first. There are other characters, including the pencil (teacher) and other crayons (friends/ classmates/ family members). 
The problem was that everyone was expecting this crayon to draw red because of the label on the outside. The solution was that he made a new friend who accepted him for who he was and then everyone else began to accept him despite the differences. 

I would give this book 5/5 stars because it is a great story about not judging someone based on their "cover." I liked how a new friend brought out the real color of the crayon and made him feel like he had a blue purpose, not a red. I did not like how everyone was pressuring the crayon to be something he wasn't (making him try to color red objects).

As a teacher, I would use this book for teaching about expectations, appearances, assumptions, etc. Here is a link to a lesson plan and some activities to go along with the book:
http://645e533e2058e72657e9-f9758a43fb7c33cc8adda0fd36101899.r45.cf2.rackcdn.com/teaching-guides/TG-9780062252074.pdf
(Link added April 11)]]> 2019-04-09 17:53:41 UTC https://padlet.com/kanen1/fvcogthx00im/wish/350063391