This Friday is 'THE DAY'...

Yep...for all of you waiting with anticipation for the 'fall book-buying' spree! The day is nearly here!
I see from the most recent postings that Dyllen is hoping there will be new CHARLIE BONE books. I have not read about any new CHARLIE BONE books Dyllen, but Jenny Nimmo (the author) has written other books. You might like THE SNOW SPIDER which is in our library. Come see me and we will go find it so you can see if it is one you would like to read!
Brady tells me he loves STAR WARS books. We do have a few in the library Brady! So, come see me and we will go look for them together!
I am glad you are excited for the new books too Janie! I remember reading Anne Frank's diary and it had a big impact on me! I am glad to see that you are trying and enjoying a wide variety of genres!
Hey Tyler...I am glad you enjoyed the book SEEKERS and want to hear all about SAVVY when you finish it! It is a book I am going to read for myself soon! I love to hear about books that are real 'winners' for people that have read them. Their excitement and enthusiasm makes me want to read them too!
I am so glad to see everyone not only reading, but excited about reading! Keep reading and keep sharing the joy of reading with one another!

Hello 3rd and 4th graders! Welcome to our blog!

I am glad to see the 3rd and 4th graders posting to our blog! Take a minute and tell me what book you are currently reading, whether you like it and why! What is it about this story that makes it one you enjoy? If you are reading a story you don't particularly like then tell me why you don't like it and what book you will try next!
Wow! Look at all the entries posted by our 3rd and 4th graders! You guys are awesome! I would caution you to ask for help with your spelling, capitalization, and punctuation since I publish these 'as is' with your errors and all! :-)
I see Nick and Stuart are really enjoying the WARRIORS series by Erin Hunter. Did you know Erin Hunter is really 3 authors working together to write the series but using the one name?
Brock is busy finishing VAMPIRE BRAT by Angie Sage who also wrote the MAGYCK series! We have others in the same series with VAMPIRE BRAT!
Piper and Jenna are really enjoying the GERONIMO STILTON series! You will both be glad to know that I plan on purchasing new GERONIMO STILTON books and new THEA STILTON books as well!
Tyler and Keaton are hoping I will purchase new BONE graphic novels. You will be happy to know that there is a new 'pre-quel' (one that starts before the first BONE) book came out. It is called ROSE and I will be buying it too!
Jake wants anything about Aliens or Area 51! I promise to look for some Jake!
Elly is reading CHARLIE BONE and really loves them! I don't think there are anymore in that series but maybe she will write more! I will look!
Jesse says he enjoys BEAST QUEST and would like me to find more of those books!
I am so glad you are all reading and sharing the joy of reading with others through your comments on the blog!
Talk to you again soon!
Don't forget to feed the turtles, hamster, and fish! Brock quit 'bat bouncing' my poor turtles! They are getting dizzy! :-)


P.S.: Way to go Hunter! You are the first kindergartener to post! Fantastic!

It is FANTASTIC to see so many new comments!

I was gone today, Wednesday the 23rd, for an OPI meeting but was so very pleased to see that the majority of you (8 thus far) followed my lesson plans and posted to our blog! I would caution you all to re-read your comments before posting since I publish them 'as is' without correcting spelling, grammar, or punctuation errors! :-)
It sounds like you are all enjoying the books you have selected! I was very pleased that the book I suggested for Quade is one he thoroughly enjoys! I really enjoyed THE CANDY SHOP WAR too!
I have not read SAVVY but am looking forward to it! Thanks Tyler F.!
I, of course, LOVED the HARRY POTTER series and am glad to see some of you are reading it over and over for pure enjoyment! I do that too with favorite books! I love 'stepping back into a favorite world' again and again! Way to go Tyler B. and Miranda!
I also liked the story WALK TWO MOONS and am glad you have all read it and enjoyed the story! Keep at it Emily because it sounds like you are having fun with your books and looking forward to more!
I haven't read a lot of the Kenneth Thomasma books but it sounds like Casey not only enjoys them but whole-heartedly recommends them!
Connor I am glad you enjoyed THE RANGER'S APPRENTICE series and are now into the DELTORA QUEST series! I bought those for my sons Michael and David as well! I am glad to see that recommending those series was a 'good fit' for you!
I can't wait to hear more about HOOT and SWINDLE Kayleen, since I haven't read those books yet!
I would like to see you all post a brief 'review' of a book you enjoyed and why you recommend it to others! Tell me a little bit about your favorite parts or why it 'struck home' with you and made you truly delight in this particular author!
I am very proud of all of you for your committment to reading and sharing with us all!
See you tomorrow!

P.S.: Great Job on posting Austin! I am so happy and impressed with your willingness and ability to post! Thanks for posting again!

Way to go everyone!

I am so glad to see that more and more of my students are not only 'reading' my blog but also 'posting' to it! I was so happy to check it this morning and find that Janie had succeeded in posting to it!
I am also very glad to hear that she is going to Parmly Library to pick up more books to read! Parmly has an 'absolutely' wonderful selection and updates constantly instead of just 2 times per year!
Keep me 'posted' on what you are reading and what you think of the books you read!
Check out our new 'virtual' pets! We now have several fish and a hamster to go along with our turtles! Stop by and feed them all! They love the attention!

Anticipating the new books? Yes, we are!

It sounds like Piper and Casey have given a lot of thought to what they would like to see in the library when we come back from our 'Book-Buying' trip! Piper enjoys our selection of GERONIMO STILTON books and would like to see new ones! Well, Piper I have a surprise for you...there are two or three new GERONIMO STILTON books out, plus one or two of the new THEA STILTON (his relative) books! You will be so happy!
Casey has been avidly reading the new 39 CLUES series and would love to see the 5 that are available in our library! It is true we do not have them in the library, but it is definitely something we will put on our 'Wish List' and have the teachers check them out! I think they would be a 'great' addition to our library! Did you know that book 6 will soon be out as well? Casey come see me and we will look it up on the Barnes and Noble website!
Thanks for the suggestions girls and a note to everyone to keep the ideas coming!
Don't forget to feed the turtles!
Oh, and check out the fish at the bottom of our page! They need food also!

Upcoming Book-Buying Trip!

We have set a date for our annual Fall Book-Buying Trip! It will be on Friday, Oct. 2nd at Barnes and Noble! This is the night all of the teachers will meet and select new books for our library!
Now would be a good time for students to be suggesting book titles they would like to see in our library! Come see me with your suggestions and I will make sure they get on our list to look at when we go to Barnes and Noble!
This would also be a good time to bring in your suggestions for new Accelerated Reader tests as I will be ordering the new tests shortly after we purchase books! Come and see me with your AR test suggestions and I will check into adding them to our purchase list!

STARGIRL!

Emily is reading STARGIRL by Jerry Spinelli and really likes the book. Jerry Spinelli also wrote MANIAC MAGEE which is occasionally required reading in Mrs. Nys class! I really like MANIAC MAGEE and think I would like STARGIRL if I find time to read it. You can visit this link: http://search.barnesandnoble.com/Stargirl/Jerry-Spinelli/e/9780440416777/?itm=2&usri=1 to check out the book and see if it is something you would like to read!
Jerry Spinelli has written many books and if you enjoyed this author and this type of book, then check out this link to look at his other titles!
http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/results.asp?AUD=JUV&kids=y&WRD=jerry+spinelli&box=jerry&pos=0

Keep reading and sharing your joy of books with me!

Any other questions or books or share?

Don't forget to feed my pet turtles!

Hey Mrs. Russell...

Okay, Tylar asked "What to read?," and I have some suggestions! Since you are enjoying ELLA ENCHANTED by Gail Carson Levine at the moment, here are some of her other titles:
THE TWO PRINCESSES OF BAMARRE : http://search.barnesandnoble.com/The-Two-Princesses-of-Bamarre/Gail-Carson-Levine/e/9780064409667/?pwb=1 Follow this link to Barnes and Noble's website where you can read about it, or...
EVER: http://search.barnesandnoble.com/Ever/Gail-Carson-Levine/e/9780061229626/?pwb=1 and you can again follow this link to check it out at Barnes and Noble.com, or...
FAIREST: http://search.barnesandnoble.com/Fairest/Gail-Carson-Levine/e/9780060734107/?pwb=1 and this link will let you check this out.
Gail Carson Levine has written many books. Go to www.barnesandnoble.com then click on the tab marked Kids, then put in Gail Carson Levine in the search bar and click Go. It will pull up the titles of her books which you may then click on to read about the book and decide if it is one you are interested in reading!
Any other questions? from anyone? Just post and let me know!
Have a great weekend!

Oh, HAPPY DAYS!

I am so happy! Students have found the library blog and are posting comments! Wonderful! I hope that this blog becomes a means of communicating and sharing our love of books, reading, and learning!
I was also very happy that one of my library students came in this morning and checked out THE CANDY SHOP WAR after reading about it on the blog! Awesome!
Just a reminder: Our QSP magazine fundraiser will earn us money to purchase more new library books! Plus the students win prizes for each magazine sold and the address booklets filled out!
Remember that my Library Webpage on the school website at www.pioneerschool.us has oodles of links for homework help and support, plus links with interesting author interviews!
I hope to see everyone at the school OPEN HOUSE this evening! Please stop by and visit with me!

Another Year...Many Adventures!

I love this time of year with the brilliant fall colors, the cool crisp hint of autumn in the air, and the excitement of another school year! As summer slowly comes to a close we turn our focus to books, both for learning and for enjoyment! The many adventures, places, and people we meet in books are waiting for us to 'jump' in and join the excitement in progress!
The latest book I am reading is THE CANDY SHOP WAR by Brandon Mull. Brandon Mull is the author of the FABLEHAVEN series starring Seth and Kendra in their ongoing adventures at the mysterious refuge for mythical and magical creatures. THE CANDY SHOP WAR is not part of that series but is a very captivating book following the adventures, choices, and consequences experienced by Nate, Summer, Trevor, and Pigeon (Paul's nickname); four friends who must make difficult choices while searching for a much sought after magical treasure! I am thoroughly enjoying this story and hope that Mr. Mull continues this with other sequels.
What are some great adventures you have enjoyed through books? I would love to hear about them!
I plan on holding several 'Family Event' nights, with the support and help of our P.T.A., this year! Please check back to see what is coming up!
We will be going on a 'book-buying' trip to Barnes and Noble soon which means 'oodles and oodles' of new adventures will soon be waiting for you to check them out!