Friday, January 27, 2012

Finding the way to an exciting journey

We enjoyed this young sailor’s story. The illustrations delighted us on his high sea adventures. In agreement with the young sailor my lil man thought the old man was a little scary. We were glad to read more and learn the young sailor wasn’t afraid anymore and continued on his “exciting journey”.

BOOK: When I Wore My Sailor Suit
AUTHOR :: Uri Shulevitz



I asked my lil man what he thought he would find on the treasure map. He responded, “maybe the coconuts and ice cream” hahah

I enjoyed the story because it confirms that yes, we can see something that could alter our mood, make us scared or turn us away but it is within us to become a better person, embrace the difference and move on with our journey.

Well done, Uri Shulevitz. Let’s keep teaching the children through story.


ABOUT (from Amazon)

URI SHULEVITZ has written and illustrated many books for children, including the Caldecott Medal Book The Fool of the World and the Flying Ship, retold by Arthur Ransome, as well as The Treasure, Snow, and, most recently, How I Learned Geography, all Caldecott Honor Books. Mr. Shulevitz lives in New York City.

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READ (From Amazon)

When he puts on his sailor suit, sailor hat, and sailor whistle, the boy in this book is ready for a journey. He imagines himself on a ship, sailing across the sea, in search of treasure. A sailor’s life is dangerous. But a sailor must be brave no matter what happens.

In this charming story about imagination and adventure, told with Uri Shulevitz’s signature playfulness and style, a little boy learns how to be courageous, both on the high seas and at home. The tale is based on a childhood memory from the time when the author/illustrator and his family lived in Warsaw on the eve of World War II.

Monday, January 23, 2012

A little girl with a LOUD voice


A little girl with a LOUD voice and a wonderful story about finding something special about yourself.

Can I say LOUD! Yup she was LOUD and saved the day for all the boaters. We had a blast reading about Emily's adventure on sea.

LOUD EMILY
By Alexis O'Neill


Described as rhythmic narrative and richly stylized illustrations. A favorite scene for us was counting the whales that helped to save the day.

And who doesn't love being LOUD every now and again. I hope you enjoy reading this book and make sure you have your little one join in being LOUD.

Happy Reading ~ Jennifer








Poor Emily. She doesn't mean to be loud, but whenever she says anything in her Emily voice, plates shatter, neighbors are astonished, and birds are frightened right out of the trees. It seems like there's nowhere she fits in. Until the day she sees a ship with a sign that reads: LOUD HELP NEEDED. NOW. So Emily sets sail for an adventure on the high seas, where perhaps there is a place for her after all...




February :: Books

The books selection this month were selected as tribute to INTERNATIONAL FRIENDSHIP MONTH. At the Cubby Corner we will explore Friendships this month.

A friend is like a flower,
a rose to be exact,
Or maybe like a brand new gate
that never comes unlatched.
A friend is like an owl,
both beautiful and wise.
Or perhaps a friend is like a ghost,
whose spirit never dies.
A friend is like a heart that goes
strong until the end.
Where would we be in this world
if we didn't have a friend. - By Adrianne S

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