GRUMPY MONKEY - (Book Review)

Right now it's 110 degrees outside where I live in Clovis, California! It's too hot to do anything outside! And not too much to do indoors.  Boy do I feel grumpy!

So I thought this would be the perfect time to review the book "GRUMPY MONKEY" by Suzanne Lang. It's a picture book that describes how all of us at sometime feel. I love reading picture books. They're just plain fun to read out loud to kids and grown-ups as well!

Jim Panzee, (a nice play on the word chimpanzee, because he is one), wakes up in a terrible mood and he doesn't know why. Nothing seems right. The bananas are too sweet, the sky too blue. His friend, Norman, says Jim is just grumpy. But Jim insists that he is NOT GRUMPY! 

Jim's friends try to encourage him and make him smile by having him do things they like to do, like taking a stroll, lying in the cool grass, splashing in the water, etc.

Nothing works until Norman sits with his friend Jim and together they reflect on the day and conclude . . .  sometimes it's okay to be grumpy, even on a wonderful day!

(I feel better already!)

I bought this book at the bookstore but it is also available on Amazon.

After I have read a good picture book I like to extend the reading experience for children and teachers by creating question and answers sticks, writing prompts, and a craft to go along with the book. If you would like to extend the reading experience and comprehension with this book you can visit my TeachersPayTeachers store and review my product.

Happy Reading!

Kathy

Lucky Me! My Good Luck

March brings us leprechauns, fairies, four leaf clovers, rainbows, St. Patrick's Day, good luck, and much, much more! So what does it mean to have good luck? And what things are said to be lucky?

Please click below and travel to my Teachers Pay Teachers store. There you can help your students learn what good luck means, study the lucky vocabulary words with pictures, and write about your good luck stories.

Best Wishes & Good Luck,

Kathy

There's a Dragon in Your Book - (Book Review)

This picture book follows Tom Fletcher's wonderful book "There's a Monster in Your Book." Both books are adorable, fun, and great interactive read-aloud stories.

You can't just read this book one time. Kids ask to read it over and over!

The story begins with a purple egg hatching. Out pops a green, baby dragon. The reader immediately begins using his/her imagination by tickling, blowing, flapping, balloon popping, and high-fiving the baby dragon. The interactive instructions on each page invite all readers to participate in a lighthearted, amusing, good humor, and playful story.

The story ends with these words on the next to the last page, "Whatever you do, don't turn the page . . . " Of course by this time kids are so excited to find out the ending, they are jumping out of their seats! 

I won't spoil the ending but it's well worth buying the book and reading it to children. The book is very interactive and kids love doing the crazy actions and making the loud noises.

The book is available on amazon:

I have created some question and answers sticks and writing prompts to go along with the book. Also, a cute "My Dragon Treasure Box" craft is included. If you would like to extend the reading experience and comprehension with this book you can visit my TeachersPayTeachers store and review my product.

Happy Reading!

Kathy