https://padlet.com/ambersayshello1/ylx3dvjx5ki3 Follow my reading adventures as I read through 25 different childrens books this semester! en-us 2018-01-12 17:29:49 UTC 2024-08-13 18:02:57 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padletuploads.blob.core.windows.net/prod/252781164/fdebfe5a718692460ba85833032bab2f/icon.png ambersayshello1 https://padlet.com/ambersayshello1/ylx3dvjx5ki3/wish/227917590 This is a Caldecott book. This is a letter to your professor response. 

Dear Dr. Solomon, 

I really loved this book. It was not what I was expecting it to be. I had no idea that this book was about how Winnie-the-Pooh came to be! It warmed my heart and I felt connected to Winnie the bear. I thought it was very innovative how in the story it included Lindsay telling the story to Cole. Cole would interrupt Lindsay numerous times in the middle of her story and ask questions. Some of his questions made me laugh. For example Lindsay told Cole that Harry was a veterinarian. Cole though that she said Harry was a vegetarian. It brought a smile to my face. This book is super light hearted and very colorful. Children reading the book would have a lot of beautiful pictures to look at accompanying the story. The author used repetition with the phrase "but his heart made up his mind". I think that conveys a message to children saying to always follow your heart and I think that is something every child should know. Overall this was such a heartwarming book and I would keep it on my bookshelf in my classroom. If you read this book i'm sure you will fall in love with it just like I did! 

Sincerely,
Amber Chappelle




]]> 2018-02-04 22:13:34 UTC https://padlet.com/ambersayshello1/ylx3dvjx5ki3/wish/227917590 ambersayshello1 https://padlet.com/ambersayshello1/ylx3dvjx5ki3/wish/229251141 This is a Blue Bonnet Winner book. This is a book review. This is my 1st chapter book.

Spirit Hunters is a fictional novel about a family who moves into a haunted house in Washington DC. The story is from the viewpoint of the 12 year old girl in the family who is able to see and communicate with ghosts. Her little brother gets possessed by the ghost haunting the house and she has to save him. In order to save him she has to tap into her past and remember how she fought off the ghost who possessed her. Spirit Hunters was a very high quality book. It was very intricate and very detailed. The imagery was intense and I could picture everything that was happening in the book. I would say that this book is meant for more mature readers ranging from eighth grade to high school. The scenes described in the book were very graphic and haunting. I was scared while reading the book and I am 19 years old! Readers should be prepared to be on the edge of their seat while reading this book. 


]]> 2018-02-07 18:21:52 UTC https://padlet.com/ambersayshello1/ylx3dvjx5ki3/wish/229251141 ambersayshello1 https://padlet.com/ambersayshello1/ylx3dvjx5ki3/wish/231368341 This is a Newberry winner. This is a book review.This is my 2nd chapter book.

Flora and Ulysses is a fictional chapter book about a  girl named Flora and a squirrel named Ulysses who has superpowers. Ulysses gets sucked up into a vacuum and when he gets pulled out he comes to realize that he has superpowers. These superpowers range from him being able to fly to super strength. Flora is intrigued and relies on her memory of reading about the superhero named "Incandesto" in the novel "The Illuminated Adventures of the Amazing Incandesto!" to help Ulysses control his powers. The story then goes on to follow Flora and Ulysses as they go on adventures continuing to find out just how much of a superhero Ulysses is. Flora & Ulysses The Illuminated Adventures was a very lighthearted and funny book. I would say this book would be perfect for anyone in middle school. It is a simple read, but it is a decent length. There are some wonderful illustrations in the book as well. Some illustrations even take  up a whole page. The book does have some pretty big vocabulary in it, so readers should have a dictionary on hand or already know the vocabulary before reading the book! 




]]> 2018-02-14 04:28:44 UTC https://padlet.com/ambersayshello1/ylx3dvjx5ki3/wish/231368341 ambersayshello1 https://padlet.com/ambersayshello1/ylx3dvjx5ki3/wish/233587718 This is a Blue Bonnet Winner book. This is a book review. This is my 3rd chapter book.

Roller Girl is a fictional graphic novel about  a young girl named Astrid who is getting into the sport of roller derby for the first time. She signs up for a summer camp called the "Roseduds" and has absolutely no idea what she is doing. Meanwhile, all of the other girls on the team know exactly what to do. Throughout the novel Astrid enhances her skills and eventually gets to play in her first bout!This novel is not only a novel on roller derby, but is also a novel on friendship and the hard times that come with it. Astrid breaks apart with a friend due to their separate interests in sports and it is a very relevant topic for a lot of preteens in society. It is a relatable book that is enjoyable for preteens to read. The quality of the book is amazing. The illustrations are so well done and the story line is well put together. The biggest piece of advice I would have for the audience of this book would be to know how to read the panels. It can be confusing at times since there is so much going on at once, but once you get the feel of the flow of the novel it becomes much easier to read! Another piece of advice is to take your time reading it. This novel is extremely detailed and if you read too fast, you may miss out on something! This book was excellently written and I loved it!]]> 2018-02-21 03:12:55 UTC https://padlet.com/ambersayshello1/ylx3dvjx5ki3/wish/233587718 ambersayshello1 https://padlet.com/ambersayshello1/ylx3dvjx5ki3/wish/236242786 This is a Non-Fiction book. This is a book review. 

You Forgot Your Skirt Amelia Bloomer is a non-fiction children's picture book about how women came to wear pants. The book is set back in the 1800s during a time where women wore heavy dresses and tight corsets. Amelia Bloomer was not happy about it. She states over and over again the book about how she is not proper and how the clothing that women are expected to wear is not proper as well. For example she said that women would faint because they wouldn't be able to breathe in their corsets. She also pointed out that women's dressed were so big and wide that they were not able to fit through doorways. Amelia's friend Elizabeth came to visit her one day and Amelia noticed that she was wearing pantaloons with a skirt over it. Amelia thought this was a brilliant idea and immediately got to work. She sewed herself an outfit just like her friend Elisabeth's and went out on the town in it. Pretty soon Amelia's design became very popular and women everywhere were wanting to dress just like her. This books illustrations are so pretty and you can tell that they are hand painted. It is a perfect length for a children's book. Some advice I would have for readers is to have some background knowledge on how women were expected to dress back then. That way they will understand why women wearing pants was an idea no one ever thought of. Another piece of advice I have is that the font is almost cursive so it may be hard for some children to read. I would make sure that the children felt comfortable reading the font. ]]> 2018-02-28 03:15:48 UTC https://padlet.com/ambersayshello1/ylx3dvjx5ki3/wish/236242786 ambersayshello1 https://padlet.com/ambersayshello1/ylx3dvjx5ki3/wish/236245745 This is a post modern picture book. This is a book recommendation.

Words can not describe how much I love this book! This book is extremely interactive with the children and I have never seen anything like it. The book starts off with a girl named Bella taking her dog for a walk. When the dog crosses over to the other page he disappears. Bella shouts that the book at her dog! Bella then tells the reader to turn the book on its side and shake it so her dog and all the other contents the book has ate will come out. A huge piece of advice I would give the readers is to know how to be able to identify when text is rotated upside down or turned to the side. This book contains quite a lot of funky text styles. I most definitely plan on reading this book to my future classroom and keeping it on our library shelf! This book will keep the children engaged and make them want to read the book and shake it just like Bella says to do!]]> 2018-02-28 03:36:20 UTC https://padlet.com/ambersayshello1/ylx3dvjx5ki3/wish/236245745 ambersayshello1 https://padlet.com/ambersayshello1/ylx3dvjx5ki3/wish/236771130 This is Caldecott book. This is a book recommendation. 

The Adventures of Beekle The Unimaginary Friend is such a creative book I have never read anything like it! This book is about Beekle, who starts off as an imaginary friend, but travels to the real world to find a real friend named Alice. Beekle and Alice go on all kinds of crazy adventures together and together they "do the unimaginable". The main chunk of advice I would give to the children would be to make sure to take their time to evaluate and comprehend the images. Since the majority of the book is the illustrations it is important that the children understand them. This book has very few words so it is a pretty easy read for children. This book subtly comments on the harsh reality of the world and how not everyone you meet is nice, but that there is always someone there for you. I feel as though most kids in elementary school have imaginary friends so this book would definitely be appropriate to read in the classroom!

]]> 2018-03-01 04:19:45 UTC https://padlet.com/ambersayshello1/ylx3dvjx5ki3/wish/236771130 ambersayshello1 https://padlet.com/ambersayshello1/ylx3dvjx5ki3/wish/236773340 This is a non-fiction book. This is a defining quote.

POP! The Invention of Bubble Gum is a non-fiction book explaining the story of how bubble gum was first invented. A defining quote from the book I thought was, "Now that would be something- a world full of bubble gum blowers!". Before bubble gum was invented gum used to just be a sticky substance that people chewed to cure stomach aches, but with bubblegum people could chew gum for fun and could blow bubbles! The book goes on to discuss how bubble gum was invented and every image after the quote illustrates people blowing bubbles with their gum. From that point on gum was now called "bubble gum" and people even held gum-blowing contests! Walter Diemers invention of bubble gum changed the world of gum forever and I feel as though that quote really captures the essence of that fact.


]]> 2018-03-01 04:33:46 UTC https://padlet.com/ambersayshello1/ylx3dvjx5ki3/wish/236773340 ambersayshello1 https://padlet.com/ambersayshello1/ylx3dvjx5ki3/wish/243240836 This is a Poetry Book. This is a Read Aloud Poetry Video.]]> 2018-03-18 19:33:25 UTC https://padlet.com/ambersayshello1/ylx3dvjx5ki3/wish/243240836 ambersayshello1 https://padlet.com/ambersayshello1/ylx3dvjx5ki3/wish/243261229 This is a poetry book. This is a Read Aloud Poetry Video.]]> 2018-03-18 21:50:20 UTC https://padlet.com/ambersayshello1/ylx3dvjx5ki3/wish/243261229 ambersayshello1 https://padlet.com/ambersayshello1/ylx3dvjx5ki3/wish/243313038 This is a Fantasy Book. This is a defining quote. This is my 4th chapter book. 

"I watched Lucinda. She muttered no incantations, waved no wand. For a moment, her gaze shifted, and she seemed to stare within, not out. Then she winked at me."

I found this quote to be very powerful. In todays society whenever we hear the word "fairy tale" we think of fairies and magic with sparkles and glittery wands that hold all the magic. However thats not the case in Ella Enchanted. In this fantasy the magic comes from within. Lucinda did not wave a glittery wand or say a magic spell, yet the pumpkin still transformed into a beautiful carriage. All she did was shift her gaze and stare from within to make the magic happen. I think this book and particularly this quote makes a very defining statement. Magic does not have to come from glittery wands and it does not have to be superficial. Magic does not always involve fairies. Magic can come from within you and it doesn't always have to be a tangible source. I think Ella Enchanted did a great job with changing up the way people view magic and this quote in particular does an excellent job of portraying that. ]]> 2018-03-19 03:27:49 UTC https://padlet.com/ambersayshello1/ylx3dvjx5ki3/wish/243313038 ambersayshello1 https://padlet.com/ambersayshello1/ylx3dvjx5ki3/wish/243832374 This is a Newberry award winner book. This is a sticky note response. This is my 5th chapter book.

]]> 2018-03-20 03:47:20 UTC https://padlet.com/ambersayshello1/ylx3dvjx5ki3/wish/243832374 ambersayshello1 https://padlet.com/ambersayshello1/ylx3dvjx5ki3/wish/244323078 This is a Realistic fiction book. This is a book talk. This is my 6th chapter book.

https://vocaroo.com/i/s0ph6J4DRbGZ]]> 2018-03-21 00:40:26 UTC https://padlet.com/ambersayshello1/ylx3dvjx5ki3/wish/244323078 ambersayshello1 https://padlet.com/ambersayshello1/ylx3dvjx5ki3/wish/247718059 This is a blog post. This is a fantasy post.

Growing up my parents were my number one support system. No matter what I did they were always there for me through thick and thin. While I was reading the book Matilda by Roald Dahl, I realized that Matilda's parents are not as loving and supportive as mine. Reading this book made me realize that every person has a story and while someones home life may be perfect, someone else home life may be far from it. When Matilda began to pull pranks on her parents, especially her dad, I could relate to that. I mean personally I have never glued my dads hat to his head or died his hair blonde, but I have done pranks such as jumping out and scaring him when he is alone and putting a trip wire out so he will trip on it. However, my pranks were harmless jokes made to make my family laugh. Matildas pranks were to get back at her family for ignoring her. So our intentions were completely different. I can also relate to Matilda on having a teacher that I looked up to and cared about. For Matilda it was Miss Honey, but for me it was my third grade teacher. I would have done anything for my teacher just like how Matilda helped Miss Honey with the Trunchbull.  I feel as though I can relate to Matilda in many ways! I may not be as much as a genius as she is, but I do consider myself to be pretty smart! Luckily, everything works out for Matilda in the end. Her parents move to Spain and she gets to move in with Miss Honey. It is a win-win! Matilda was a very well written book and I definitely reccommend it!

Here is the trailer for the movie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hUGHWje7liM

Roald Dahl has his own website with lesson plan for his book Matilda. I will link the website down below for any teachers that are interested in incorporating the book Matilda into their teaching!
http://www.roalddahl.com/create-and-learn/teach/teach-the-stories/matilda-lessons


]]> 2018-04-02 01:37:00 UTC https://padlet.com/ambersayshello1/ylx3dvjx5ki3/wish/247718059 ambersayshello1 https://padlet.com/ambersayshello1/ylx3dvjx5ki3/wish/247719952 This is a Coretta Scott King Award Winner. This is a letter to my professor response.

Dear Dr. Solomon, 

One Crazy Summer was such an empowering and inspiring book. It was not what I expected it to be at all! I have always heard of the Black Panthers, but I never really knew what they did or advocated for. I especially did not know that they had a summer camp! I learned a lot about the Black Panthers by reading this book and a lot about black power. I thought it was interesting how at the camp the closest thing they learned about violence was how to defend themselves from it. I always thought that the Black Panthers were pro violence. I have to say I was not the biggest fan of Cecile. She was not very warm or welcoming towards her children and it seemed to be that all she cared about was her poems. She did begin to gradually warm up to them and she even stayed in touch with Delphine, but she was a character I did not care too much for. When Cecile got arrested for her poems I was shocked. It is not right that she get arrested just for stating that black people should have power. That scene in the book showed just how big discrimination was back then. My favorite scene in the book was when Delphine and her sisters recited their moms poem about black power. That was such an impactful scene. This book was very informational and inspiring and I think that you will love it Dr. Solomon! 

Sincerely,
Amber Chappelle

]]> 2018-04-02 01:58:42 UTC https://padlet.com/ambersayshello1/ylx3dvjx5ki3/wish/247719952 ambersayshello1 https://padlet.com/ambersayshello1/ylx3dvjx5ki3/wish/247722386 This is a Historical Fiction Book. This is a defining quote response. 

“If no one saw them, no one could help them. And maybe the world needed to see what was really happening here.” 

The book Refugee by Alan Grantz tells the stories of three different children all with one mission in mind. To escape. I feel as though this quote from the book really emphasizes the severity of what was happening in each of the stories. The world DOES need to see what is happening in concentration camps. The world DOES need to see all the riots that are happening in Cuba. The world DOES need to see all of the violence and destruction going on in Syria. The world needs to see all of that so we can come together and unite to put it to a stop. No one really knows what is going on in all three of the stories except for the people living them. No one on the outside knows about the concentration camps or the violence in Cuba and Syria. Just like the quote says, "If no one saw them, no one can help them". If the world saw the horror of what was happening in those stories, then maybe the fatality rates would not have been so high. I feel as though this quote was an underlying cry for help in the book. If the outside world knew what was happening, then it could've been put to a stop quicker. ]]> 2018-04-02 02:27:09 UTC https://padlet.com/ambersayshello1/ylx3dvjx5ki3/wish/247722386 ambersayshello1 https://padlet.com/ambersayshello1/ylx3dvjx5ki3/wish/247725383 This is a Pura Belpa award winner. This is a book recommendation response. 

I absolutely LOVED Esperanza Rising. This book was the perfect example of how you should never give up no matter how hard life gets. Esperanza had the perfect life, and in just the blink of an eye she went from riches to rags. Esperanza loses her papa and her home and she has to work for the first time in her life. When her mama gets sick she ends up being the caretaker of the family and has to grow up real fast. Esperanza knows that she needs to get her Abuelita to the states in order to turn things around. She saves up a lot of money, but Miguel ends up taking it claiming he is going up north to look for a railroad job. However, he is actually going to get her Abuelita. Once her Abuelita arrives at the states things begin to turn around and Esperanza has a change of heart. She is content with her new life and even wants to learn english. This book has a major theme of resistance and I think that it is an inspiring book for children to read. ]]> 2018-04-02 02:54:43 UTC https://padlet.com/ambersayshello1/ylx3dvjx5ki3/wish/247725383 ambersayshello1 https://padlet.com/ambersayshello1/ylx3dvjx5ki3/wish/247726425 This is a traditional tale. This is a book review response.

Cinderella by RH Disney is the traditional Cinderella tale that everyone knows and loves. It starts off with Cinderella living with her evil step mother and two step sisters. She cleans the house and does all the chores and her step mother does not let her do anything else. She wont even let her go to the upcoming ball fie the prince. Cinderellas fairy godmother appears and gives Cinderella a makeover as well as a carriage to take to the ball. At the ball Cinderella meets the prince and they get along really well. She notices that it is almost midnight and rushes to get home before her carriage changes back to a pumpkin. She leaves her shoe at the ball and the prince goes on a hunt to find the mysterious woman. He ends up finding Cinderella and they fall in love and live happily ever after. I love this book and I loved reading it as a child. It may be a little bit unrealistic, but it is such a good story that young girls everywhere love to read. The main piece of advice I have for children reading Cinderella is to have an understanding of what magic is. Magic is used a lot by Cinderellas fairy godmother in this story so I think that children should understand what it is and how it happens. ]]> 2018-04-02 03:07:47 UTC https://padlet.com/ambersayshello1/ylx3dvjx5ki3/wish/247726425 ambersayshello1 https://padlet.com/ambersayshello1/ylx3dvjx5ki3/wish/252827594 This is a realistic fiction. This is a story map response. 

I chose to do a conflict story map. The story map covers Auggies problem with being bullied and having a hard time making friends. The story map also covers solutions to Auggies problem.]]> 2018-04-18 02:16:05 UTC https://padlet.com/ambersayshello1/ylx3dvjx5ki3/wish/252827594 ambersayshello1 https://padlet.com/ambersayshello1/ylx3dvjx5ki3/wish/252831162 This book is technically considered a biographical fiction, but I have been given the go to use it as a biography! This is an infographic.

I chose to center this infographic around Neftali daydreaming. Daydreaming is what sets Neftal free. I feel as though we can all relate to Neftali in that sense. We daydream when we want to escape. Even when someone tells us to stop, like Neftali's dad, we can't. Daydreaming led Neftali to his passion and I believe that it can lead many other children to theirs.]]> 2018-04-18 02:36:29 UTC https://padlet.com/ambersayshello1/ylx3dvjx5ki3/wish/252831162 ambersayshello1 https://padlet.com/ambersayshello1/ylx3dvjx5ki3/wish/254095079 This book is a graphic novel. This is a book recommendation.

The book Smile was a light hearted, comical read. If I had a middle school class I would most definitely do a project with this book. It not only touched on the awkward experiences teenagers have when they grow up, but also what it is like to have braces. I feel as though children across the nation could relate to this book and that it should be put in all middle school classroom libraries. The book has a powerful message in the end to accept yourself for who you are and to love yourself. It does not matter what anyone else thinks about you, it only matters how you think about yourself. Children who read this book will find solice and comfort from Raina Telgemeier. The layout of this book will keep the children entertained while reading it. The pictures are vibrant and colorful and they really capture the essence of the story. I love graphic novels and honestly, I prefer to read them over other styles of books. Children who read this book will not be let down and will have a fun time while reading it.

]]> 2018-04-22 02:04:26 UTC https://padlet.com/ambersayshello1/ylx3dvjx5ki3/wish/254095079 ambersayshello1 https://padlet.com/ambersayshello1/ylx3dvjx5ki3/wish/254096151 This book is a traditional tale. This is a defining quote.

"All the better to eat you with!" 

Everyone that has read Little Red Riding Hood knows this quote. I believe that this is the most famous quote in the book. Many versions of little red riding hood have been altered so that the wolf does not eat the little girl, but in the tale by Brothers Grimm that is not the case. In this version the wolf does eat the little girl. I was almost shocked because in all of the versions I have read the little girl does not get eaten and escapes freely. When I read this version the wolf did not hesitate after he said his famous line and swallowed the girl whole. Reading that line in this book made it ten times more impactful because the wolf followed through when I thought that he would not. This version of the story shows you the horrors of the woods and how it is not safe to travel them by yourself. I do not know if I would choose this version to read to my class. I feel as though there could be a lot of debate on whether or not this version should be shared with a class. However, I did like the reality of it and I do think that the quote was more impactful in this version. ]]> 2018-04-22 02:33:25 UTC https://padlet.com/ambersayshello1/ylx3dvjx5ki3/wish/254096151 ambersayshello1 https://padlet.com/ambersayshello1/ylx3dvjx5ki3/wish/254096163 This book is a autobiography. This is a book talk.

https://vocaroo.com/i/s1gTcnymy0wL]]> 2018-04-22 02:33:44 UTC https://padlet.com/ambersayshello1/ylx3dvjx5ki3/wish/254096163 ambersayshello1 https://padlet.com/ambersayshello1/ylx3dvjx5ki3/wish/254096183 This book is a historical fiction. This is a letter to my professor. 

Dear Dr. Solomon,

This book had me on the edge of my seat the entire time I was reading it. I can not imagine what it must of been like to be stuck in that forest surrounding the mountain. Jess, Sam, and Eddie are all super brave souls and I applaud them all. While reading this book I would sometimes try to put myself in their shoes and see how I would react. I do not think I would of survived. Jess, Sam, and Eddie all encounter terrifying experiences on the mountain. These experiences range from poisonous gas, boiling rivers, and landslides of rock, glacial ice, and white-hot debris. They go through all of these experiences because Jess is determined to get her fathers camera back. Jess's personality in the book came off as extremely determined and that she would do whatever it took to survive. I think that was important for Sam and Eddie because it motivated them as well. If you are looking for a read that keeps you on your toes I definitely recommend this book! What would you do to survive if you were in their situation?

Sincerely,
Amber Chappelle]]> 2018-04-22 02:34:17 UTC https://padlet.com/ambersayshello1/ylx3dvjx5ki3/wish/254096183 ambersayshello1 https://padlet.com/ambersayshello1/ylx3dvjx5ki3/wish/254096241 This is a banned book. This is a story map.]]> 2018-04-22 02:35:56 UTC https://padlet.com/ambersayshello1/ylx3dvjx5ki3/wish/254096241 bnagle2 https://padlet.com/ambersayshello1/ylx3dvjx5ki3/wish/257864083 2018-05-03 23:03:21 UTC https://padlet.com/ambersayshello1/ylx3dvjx5ki3/wish/257864083