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This book is about a girl who goes to the airport with her dad and flies an airplane. She breaks it into pieces.

It’s about Sister and she gets a new friend. The name of her new friend is Lizzy. They played together, but they got in a fight.

Giuliana L. says,”I could not relate to any of the bears. I liked the part where they first met. I enjoyed reading this book because I like the series.” She gives it:

Alexandra M. says, “This is a great book. I love this book so much.” She gives it:

The Cafeteria Lady from the Black Lagoon

Written by Mike Thaler and Illustrated by Jared Lee

Reviewed by Julianne A.

This book is a very good book. I like it very much. You should read it.

Julianne A. says,” I liked it very much cause it was funny.” She gives it:

Caleb and Kate

Written and Illustrated by William Steig

Reviewed by Fiona B.

This book is about a husband and wife that get in a lot of fights. One day something happens that makes them realize how much they love each other.

Fiona says,” I could relate to Kate when she missed Caleb. The middle and the end of the story were my favorite parts. I enjoyed reading this book because it taught me not to argue with people.” She gives it:

Cinderella

Written by Amy Ehrlich and Illustrated by Susan Jeffers

Reviewed by Fiona B.

This book is about a girl who is treated badly by her stepmother and step-sisters until an invitation arrives for a royal ball.

Fiona B. says,” Cinderella was my favorite character and my favorite part was the ending. I enjoyed reading it because it was a different version, I read it again the same night!!” She gives it:

David’s Father

Written and Illustrated by Robert Munsch

Reviewed by Daniel F.

The story is about a giant, a weird dad, a cool dad, and he ate weird food.

Daniel F. says,”I liked the kid got a lot of candy.” He gives it:

Days with Frog and Toad

Written and Illustrated by Arnold Lobel

Reviewed by Nick C.

This book is about frog and toad’s adventures and there are five adventures. The hat is my favorite adventure because toad bumps into a tree and falls into a hole and trips on a rock.

Nick C. says,” I liked it 100% because I like friendship.”

He gives it:

Days with Frog and Toad

Written and Illustrated by Arnold Lobel

Reviewed by Anthony I.

This book is about frog and toad. They fly kites. They have fun all day.

Anthony I. says,” I liked frog because I like frogs and because he is tall.”

He gives it:

Digby and Kate

Written by Barbara Baker• Illustrated by Marsha Winborn

Reviewed by Micaela D.

This book is about a cat and a dog. They are best friends because they make each other feel good. The book talks about how they make each other feel good.

Micaela D. says,” My favorite part is when they gave each other a present.” She gives it:

Eloise

Written by Marie Brenner and Illustrated by Hilary Knight

Reviewed by Samantha P.

This book is about Eloise. She tells about her life. Some of the stuff she tells is funny. Sometimes she uses her imagination in funny ways.

Samantha P. says,”I really enjoyed reading this book. It was funny.” She gives it:

The Elves and the Shoemaker

Written and Illustrated by Paul Galdone

Reviewed by Abigayle C.

This book is about elves that come in at night. They steal shoes.

Abigayle C. says,” My favorite part is when the elves sneak in the store and they get the clothes.” She gives it:

A Friend Like Ed

Written by Karen Wagner and Illustrated by Janet Pedersen

Reviewed by Katie F.

Ed has a button collection. Ed also likes to make triple layer chocolate cake. Mildred is Ed’s friend. She loves his cake. One day Mildred got embarrassed by Ed. She finds a new friend Pearl. Pearl is mean. Mildred misses Ed.

Katie F. says,” I liked when Mildred made a triple layer chocolate cake. I enjoyed this book.” She gives it:

Frog and Toad All Year

Written and Illustrated by Arnold Lobel

Reviewed by Billy K.

This book is mostly about frog because toad thought frog fell into a hole.

Billy K. says,” I couldn’t relate to any of the characters. My favorite part was when toad thought that frog fell into a big hole.” He gives it:

Frog and Toad Are Friends

Written and Illustrated by Arnold Lobel

Reviewed by Katryujshka J.

This book is mostly about Frog and Toad helping each other. Frog was not feeling good and Toad helped Frog. Frog felt better. I like this book so much that I want to keep reading and reading.

She gives it:

Frog and Toad Together

Written and Illustrated by Arnold Lobel

Reviewed by Victoria M.

It’s about Frog and Toad having adventures together. They share cookies together. They do activities together.

Victoria M. says,” I can’t relate when they eat cookies.” She gives it:

The Frog Prince

Written by Edith Turcov and Illustrated by James Marshall

Reviewed by Samantha S.

This book is about a princess that loves a gold ball. She meets a frog that was looking up from the well. The frog asked her why she was crying and she said ‘Oh it’s you. Water splashed my golden ball, it fell in the well.’

Samantha S. says,” I think it is a good book because the lesson is to always keep promises.” She gives it:

George and Diggety

Written by Maggie Stern • Illustrated by Blanche Sims

Reviewed by Alexandra M.

This book is about a big boy and dog.

She gives it:

Get Ready for Second Grade Amber Brown

Written by Paula Danziger and Illustrated by Tony Ross

Reviewed by Allyssa B..

This book is about Amber Brown getting ready for second grade and she wants to know who her teacher is. Amber Brown met her teacher Mrs. Light. Amber Brown was starting to like her teacher.

Allyssa B. says,” I could relate to Hannah Barton because she’s a brat.” She gives it:

Get Out Of Bed!

Written by Robert Munsch and Illustrated by Alan and Lea Daniel

Reviewed by Jack S.

This book is about Amy watching the late show. The next morning nobody could wake her up. .

Jack S. says,”I liked when they carried her bed to school.” She gives it:

The Giving Tree

Written and Illustrated by Shel Silverstein

Reviewed by Elizabeth G.

It’s about the tree and the boy. The tree gives him apples, braches for a house, and her truck for a boat. The boy becomes a man and goes away for a long time.

Elizabeth G. says,” My favorite part about this book is when he climbs up the tree to get apples and eats them.” She gives it:

The Giving Tree

Written and Illustrated by Shel Silverstein

Reviewed by Anika F.

This book is about a young boy and a wonderful tree. In the middle of the book the boy loved the tree so he came to see him every day. So one day he made things out of the tree. Like a house, a boat, and he also sold the apples. Then the boy got really old.

Anika F. says,” I can relate to the tree and the boy because they both did nice things. I enjoyed this story it was excellent!” She gives it:

The Giving Tree

Written and Illustrated by Shel Silverstein

Reviewed by Samantha S.

This is a story about a boy and a tree. The tree did everything to make the boy happy. They had a long lasting friendship.

Samantha S. says,” I think this is a good friendship book because the boy and the tree were very close friends.” She gives it:

The Hare and the Tortoise

Written and Illustrated by Paul Galdone

Reviewed by Julianne A.

This book is about a tortoise and a hare. They ran a race. I think you will like it.

Julianna A. says,” I liked this book and I think you should read it.” She gives it:

Henry Goes West

Written and Illustrated by Robert Quackenbush

Reviewed by Ruby S.

Henry went west to visit Clara. There was no one at the ranch. Then Henry took pictures of the barn. A mule kicked Henry and he landed on a bronco. The bronco threw Henry into a bulls’ pen and a bull chased Henry.

Ruby S. says,” I think it’s a great story. I liked the ending the best. The book is a silly story. The book is very entertaining.” He gives it:

Iris and Walter

Written and Illustrated by Elissa Haden Guest

Reviewed by Abby C.

This book is about a little boy who didn’t have any friends. He goes to his grandfather’s farm and there are no kids there. His grandfather takes him for a walk and he finds a friend named Walter.

Abby C. says,” I loved it very much.” She gives it:

Jack and the Beanstalk

Written and Illustrated by Lorinda Bryan Cauley

Reviewed by Katia

This book is about Jack and he is very poor. He sold his cow for magic beans. His mother did not believe the beans were magic. She throws them out the window. They grow into a giant beanstalk. Jack climbs the beanstalk and he finds a giant.

Katia says,” I relate to Jack. Jack and I are both kids. I loved this book because all three versions are mixed together.” She gives it:

Junie B. Jones has a Peep in her Pocket

Written and Illustrated by Barbara Park and Denise Brunkus

Reviewed by Sam P.

It’s about Junie B. going on a school trip. She is scared of farms. She is scared of farms because she does not like animals.

Sam P. says,” My favorite part was when Junie B. met the chick.” She gives it:

King of the Birds

Written by Shirley Climo and Illustrated by Ruth Heller

Reviewed by Jake H.

This book is about a mother who wants a bird to help her find someone who is lost.

Jake H. says,” This book is pretty good.” He gives it:

Kirsten On The Trail

Written by Janet Shaw and Illustrated by Renee Graef

Reviewed by Allyssa B.

In this book Kirsten’s mom and dad didn’t trust the Indians. Kirsten has a secret pen pal that is an Indian. Singing Bird came back and then moved on to search for better hunting.

Allyssa B. says,” I would relate to Singing Bird. She likes to hunt and is a good friend to trust, believe, and tell secrets to.” She gives it:

Leftover Lily

Written by Sally Warner • Illustrated by Jacqueline Rogers

Reviewed by Kate D.

This book is about three friends who get in a fight. The friends are Daisy, LaVon, and Lily. Lily feels left out and makes a new friend named Hillary. Lily was tired of being bossed around by Daisy, so she bosses around her new friend Hillary. How do you think that worked out?

Kate D. says,” My favorite part was when Hillary came over to Lilly’s house and they have a fight. After the fight Lily said how mean she was being. I liked this part because I know how hard it was for Lily to admit that she was wrong.” She gives it:

Lost

Written and Illustrated by David M. McPhail

Reviewed by Rachel O.

It is about a bear and a kid. The bear was lost so the little boy helped him. They were becoming friends. He found his home in the forest. Then the kid was lost so the bear helped him.

Rachel O. says,” It is very good.” She gives it:

McElligot’s Pool

Written and Illustrated by Dr. Seuss

Reviewed by Nick C.

This book is about a boy who is fishing in McElligot’s pool. He is fishingand no fish bite on his hook.

Nick C.. says,” I did not like it that much because it was not really funny.” He gives it:

Moss Gown

Written by William H. Hooks and Illustrated by Donald Carrick

Reviewed by Sophia W.

This book is about a man and his 3 daughters. He gave his land to his 2 older daughters because he thought they loved him most. But he was wrong. His youngest daughter loved him the most.

Sophia W. says,” I liked this because of the ending when the youngest daughter gets married to young master.” She gives it:

The Mouse Who Wanted to Marry

Written by Doris Orgel and Illustrated by Holly Hannon

Reviewed by Allyssa B.

This book is about a fine young mouse who wanted to get married. The mouse asked the sun, cloud, wind, and the wall if they could marry her. The young mouse found a mouse.

Allyssa B. says,” I would relate to the mouse because she never gives up. I like this book because it is romantic.” She gives it:

Mr. Brown Can Moo! Can You?

Written by and Illustrated by Dr. Seuss

Reviewed by Gabriella C.

This book is about Mr. Brown doing animal sounds.

Gabriella C. says,” I think it is great.” She gives it:

The Music Teacher from the Black Lagoon

Written by Mike Thaler and Illustrated by Jared Lee

Reviewed by Katia N.

This book is about a little boy who thinks his new music teacher will be mean. Her name is Miss. Lanote. He thinks she dresses weird.

Katia N. says,”It was funny because he imagined all these weird things about the teacher.” She gives it:

The Principal’s New Clothes

Written by Stephanie Calmonsen Illustrated by Denise Brunkus

Reviewed by Abigayle C.

The principal wore good clothes. One day people came and asked him if he wanted some really nice new clothes. The principal said yes and the people went into the gym and started to make his clothes. When they got to his house they put the new clothes on him. The clothes were not what you would expect but he wore the clothes to school anyway.

Abigayle says,”I enjoyed reading this book very much!” She gives it:

Rumpelstiltskin

Written by Eric Blair and Illustrated by David Shaw

Reviewed by Katie G.

This book is about a King who wanted a girl to weave straw into gold. She could not do it. A little man came to do it for her but she had to repay him with a ring first and a necklace second. The third time she promised her first child. The King made her his queen. She could not give up her baby. She had to guess his name to keep the baby. The messenger spied on him and heard him say his name.

Katie G. says,” I enjoyed the story. Mostly everyone wants something back if you do something for them. My favorite part was when the little man was jumping around saying his name.” She gives it:

Rumpelstiltskin

Written by Paul Zelinsky

Reviewed by Victoria.

This book is about a miller’s daughter who was promised if she spun the straw into gold that would save her life. But she got more than life. She became a queen.

Victoria says,” It’s interesting because as you read each page you want to turn to the next.” She gives it:

Snowboarding for Fun

Written by Beth Gruber

Reviewed by Connor J.

This book is mostly about snowboarding. It’s good for beginning snowboarders. It’s kind of sort of a guide book. I think that you would like it!

Connor says,” I think this book is great. You should try it!” He gives it:

Snow White and Rose Red

Written by Wilhelm Grimm and Illustrated by Gennady Spirin

Reviewed by Kate D.

This book is about two sisters who were very different. They were very kind. When a cold, wet bear came to their house they took care of him and wait until you read what happens next!

Kate D. says,” I liked this book a lot. It reminds me of Chloe and me. We are very different but both kind.” She gives it

Three Little Kittens

Written by Paul Galdone

Reviewed by Gianna U.

This book is about kittens that lost their mittens. They told their mother. They can’t get pie to eat. But they found their mittens!

Gianna U. says,” I love kittens! This book is about kittens and they found their mittens, and that made me happy. She gives it:

The Three Little Pigs

Written by Maggie Moore and Illustrated by Rob Hefferan

Reviewed by Elizabeth G.

This book is about three brother pigs who go out on their own. They each build a house, one out of straw, one out of sticks, and bricks. Then a wolf sneaked up and blew the straw and stick houses down. The three pigs stayed in the brick house. The wolf fell into a boiling pot of water and the three little pigs lived happily ever after.

Elizabeth G. says,” I think it is a great book and I would recommend it.” She gives it:

The Three Little Pigs

Written and Illustrated by James Mashall

Reviewed by Anika F.

This book is about three pigs and they leave their mother and build a house out of bricks, sticks, and straw and then a wolf came to each house and the two first houses he blew down and ate them and the third house he couldn’t blow down so he always make plans with the pig and one day the pig ate the wolf.

Anika F. says,” Yes I relate to the smart pig. When the wolf ran down the hill like a girl, that was my favorite part. Yes I enjoyed the book. She gives it:

Tiki Barber * Ronde Barber

Written by Richard J. Brenner Photographs by Sports Crome Company

Reviewed by Billy K.

This book is about Tiki and Ronde Barber. Tiki was the valedictorian of his college. Ronde is a cornerback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Tiki played for the NY Giants. He was a Half-Back. It was cool because I looooove football!

Billy says,” I could relate to Tiki and Ronde because I play both of their positions. I play corner back and running. My favorite part was when they played football.” He gives it:

When Dinosaurs Go Visiting

Written and Illustrated by Linda Martin

Reviewed by Chris B.

This book is about dinosaurs that visit their relatives.

Chris B. says,” I liked this book because it was fun to see dinosaurs act like people.” He gives it:

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