Book Fairs are always a problem for me!

For the past few weeks I have been at practicum at a school that I absolutely love and I am now wishing that I could one day work there. We have been so busy and I have just been wiped out, but it is almost SUMMER!!! Summer means that I will actually be able to blog often; I can also read whatever I want! I am so excited for this freedom. I will also be finding out where I will doing my student teaching. I am so excited for this adventure to start.

            This week at the school I have been working at there was a scholastic book fairs. I honestly believe that these are probably some of the most magically things in the world. I love seeing a whole group of kids walk into their library and see it transformed into a wonderful little bookstore. I still get butterflies when I see one of the signs. At this school I received a 20% off discount and that made me so happy. I got three great books and I am pumped to share them with you.

The End (almost)

By: Jim Benton

http://www.amazon.com/The-End-Almost-Jim-Benton/dp/0545177316/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1397936572&sr=8-1&keywords=the+end+almost 

This book just cracked me up. My dear friend and classroom partner, Natalie, read this to me in the library one morning and I was laughing so hard that I could hardly stand. I was reminded of We’re in a Book by Mo Willems. The book is so interactive. Children feel like they are in the story and that they are Donut the little blue bear. The book is the story of a little bear that wants nothing more than to be in a story. When his story is cut short on the second page he is devastated. It is so funny to watch how Donut tries to get back into the story. This would be great to read and turn the story in to a small play. This would be used in a station and it would be a good way for the students to practice their fluency.

That is not a Good Idea!!

By: Mo Willems

http://www.amazon.com/That-Is-Not-Good-Idea/dp/0062203096/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1397936429&sr=8-1&keywords=that+is+not+a+good+idea 

I have wanted this book since it came out last year. I read it in the book store the day that it came out, but I haven’t had the money to buy it. I love the story because like all of Mo’s stories it is so funny and it just really cracked me up. The book follows the story of a wolf and a goose. The wolf ask the goose to join him for dinner. That does not sound like a good idea. This is a great book to practice predictions with. The children will be surprised by what takes place in the end when there is a huge surprise twist. This book is great for and one that loves books such as I want my Hat Back  and This is not my Hat.

Reading in the Wild

By: Donalyn Miller

http://www.amazon.com/Reading-Wild-Whisperers-Cultivating-Lifelong/dp/047090030X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1397936333&sr=8-1&keywords=reading+in+the+wild

I am so excited to start reading this book! I plan on reading some professional development sort of books in the summer. I like the idea of making appoint to educate myself on something that may not be taught in my classes, but I am very passionate about. This particular book is about cultivating a love of reading for your students. This is something that is some important to me in my future classroom. I am so excited to read this book. I plan on doing some serious high lighting and of course note taking. I will share all of my information here so that if you desire to use it you can. Also if you have read this book I would love to hear what you thought of it. What did you take away from the book and what did you use in your classroom. I am so excited to learn!!

             I am so excited to get some reading in and tell you all about it. Have you all bought any new books lately? Are there any books that you are just dying to tell me about? Let me know I would love to hear about it. As always you are welcome to comment here or on my twitter (@cara_farmer). I would love so much to hear from you!!

Happy Reading!!!

Ms. Cara