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I read some great books this past week, but not as many as I wanted. I chalk that up to reading two longer YA novels that I savored :) Sometimes you just want to "stay" with a book, ya know?
My screenshot of the books I read this past week is below. I am looking forward to sharing all three of the picture books I read with my class next year: Arnie the Doughnut, Julia's House for Lost Creatures, and Bulldozer's Big Day. Heart and humor - the perfect combo!
I teach sixth graders, so Noggin and 100 Sideways Miles are not books they can read yet...but, I am comforted to know that my students have such wonderful books awaiting them as they mature as readers. YA is where it is AT, and I wish these books existed when I was a younger reader. I probably would've loved reading more than I did if that had been the case.
You are so right about how rich and varied the worlds of YA and Children's lit have become. There truly is a book out there for every type of reader if you look carefully enough. I appreciated your list of possible reads. I teach 3rd - 5th grade and know that Noggin is not for those kids, so I haven't read it yet, but I have heard great things about it. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteYou are so right! I think it is an exciting time for kid readers. Even though books like Noggin aren't for our readers, I like to read YA because I have past students who still ask for book recommendations. It's nice to be well-versed in book recommendations for any reader. Thank you for commenting!
DeleteArnie The Doughnut has been very popular in our library. I'm glad you enjoyed Noggin. It is one that I enjoyed also. I've bot 100 sideways Miles on my to read list. Hopefully this summer some time.
ReplyDeleteI can see why Arnie is popular. I think I need a doughnut as a pet! I hope you get to enjoy 100 Sideways Miles.
DeleteI also loved Julia's House for Lost Creatures. Many of my students are already big fans of Ben Hatke through his Zita series, so they were delighted by it too.
ReplyDeleteYes, he is very talented and so versatile :)
DeleteI just read Andrew Smith's The Alex Crow and LOVED it. Looking forward to reading 100 Sideways Miles as well.
ReplyDeleteOh it is so good. Everything he does is fantastic!
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