"Reading changes your life. Reading unlocks worlds unknown or forgotten, taking travelers around the world and through time." ~ Donalyn Miller, The Book Whisperer



Friday, September 30, 2011

Diary of Wimpy Kid: Dog Days

Diary of a Wimpy Kid : Dog Days

By Jeff Kinney
Reviewed by S.G.
In Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days, Greg Hefferly’s summer turns into the worst summer he ever had. It’s all starts on vacation when he has to swim in the baby pool. His younger and older brothers are very annoying and always play pranks on him. It doesn’t help matters when his parents embarrass him all the time. Especially at school.

I like this book because it is funny and fun to read. If you like the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series, you should read this one too.

Because of Winn-Dixie

Because of Winn-Dixie By Kate DiCamillo Reviewed by D.H., J.H., C.H., and J.C.

Opal went to the Winn-Dixie market to pick up groceries. When she went inside the store she found employees chasing a dog. They finally caught the dog, then the employees raced to the phone to call the pound. Opal didn’t want the dog to go to the pound, so she said the dog belonged to her and she named him Winn-Dixie. This story is about how Opal and Winn Dixie became friends. Their adventures together are funny, suspenseful and interesting. And it was all because of Winn-Dixie.

If you like books about animals and friendship, you should read this book.

Tuesday, September 6, 2011

Welcome back to school!

We're back to school and ready to read and write up a storm!
I spent my summer reading as much and as often as I could.
On my own, for relaxation, I read:

To expand my professional library:

To expand my photo skills:

And of course with my kids, we read:


Now it's your turn!  What was on your bookshelf this summer?