Friday, January 27, 2012

Read to Me challenge book 2


  • Author: Amanda Noll    
  • Illustrator: Howard McWilliam
  • Published in 2009 by Flashlight Press
  • 2011-2012 GA Book Award Nominee 

Synopsis:
One night, when Ethan checks under his bed for his monster, Gabe, he finds a note from him instead: "Gone fishing. Back in a week." Ethan knows that without Gabe’s familiar nightly scares he doesn't stand a chance of getting to sleep, so Ethan interviews potential substitutes to see if they've got the right equipment for the job—pointy teeth, sharp claws, and a long tail—but none of them proves scary enough for Ethan. When Gabe returns sooner than expected from his fishing trip, Ethan is thrilled. It turns out that Gabe didn't enjoy fishing because the fish scared too easily.


Critique from Room 502:


My second grade boys are hard to please, but when I pulled this book out to read...
they were hooked. Howard McWilliams's illustrations are creative and entertaining.
My squirmy boys sat like statues waiting for me to turn the pages so they could see the next new monsters. ( Note to self: I need to pick more books like this:) This read aloud was very engaging- lots of ewwww and gross! The kids from room 502 gave it a two thumb up and and an all around  10.


I loved this book too! It created great turn and talk conversation between my students. It did not stay in the "teacher's favorites" box very long.  I actually had to put a waiting list on the board. Now that's when you know you have chosen a good book.  


Happy Reading!


















18 comments:

  1. How cool that the kid NEEDS monsters to get to sleep!

    Always so good to find something that will hold boys' attention. Well done!

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  2. I love this book! The illustrations are the best!!!

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  3. Every time I try to get this book on Amazon Italy, it's out of stock or otherwise unavailable. Argh! Am trying again, because this one looks like so much fun. This is the first interior illustration I've seen -- fabulous! What a great monster in a hilarious pose. I'm sure my little guys will like this when they're a bit older. Thanks!

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    1. Renee I hope you get the book. Thanks for sharing.

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  4. I do my school visit on Thursdays and this looks like a fabulous book to pick up for next week. Thanks, Cheryl, for letting us know about this one! I also wanted to tell you I love your blog name and picture!

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    1. Donna glad to help. Stop by anytime to check out the reviews. Let me know how your visit goes. Happy Reading:)

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  5. I hope you both enjoy this book as much I did! Thank you Donna for the kind words.

    Happy reading and writing!

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  6. I'm going to have to look for this book. It sounds like lots of fun. What a cute idea: interviewing for a sub monster. lol.

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    1. Jackie thanks for stopping by and enjoying the book review.:)

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  7. My son loves lots of ewww and gross too, this sounds like a winner!

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    1. Medea, let me know if it's a hit with your son! Thanks for sharing.

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  8. Hi Cheryl, love your bookshelf below!!

    When you get a chance stop by my blog for your award!!

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  9. You shouldn't have ... but I will post it proudly!

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  10. I can so see my boys loving that. Especially my 8yo. They would have all loved it when they were younger.

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