Please remember that not all readers like the same thing.
After gushing over a book that I loved, a teen novel written by a British author,
to my boss she read it, then promptly told me that it was junk and that my
reading fare was either junk or really great literature. Opinions vary. Because
people don't read books the same way, it's all in what you are looking for when
you pick up a book to read. I want a good story. I can get by with writing that
is simply stated, or one that is very descriptive as long as the story holds my
attention, and sometimes it doesn't take much. I have read books that I didn't
care for, but didn't totally pan them, most of the time. I work with teens and
children so I do believe there is an audience for books with less than five
star reviews. Not everyone sees a storyline in the same way. As a reviewer I
try to find something positive about any book I read, clarify what I found
unsettling in the book and let the reader make their own choice. When checking
reviews for books I would like to read, I dismiss those that are couched in
angry tones. After all why should you be angry about reading? It makes no
difference if you hated a book or loved it you stretched your reading skills
and therefore got something out of it. Do I recommend everything I read to my
children and teens, no. If I feel that the author missed the target audience
stated by the publisher, I will say so and may suggest a younger or older
audience age.
Bell to keep track of my keys~ Books to keep me out of trouble~ Candle to light the way
Thursday, September 26, 2013
Thursday, June 20, 2013
Counting Fish - Storytime rhyme
This is a finger rhyme, can be a flannel board or as you
Rhyme - Octopus is Sleeping
An octopus is sleeping, (palms together, nest to side of head)
She can't see you or me. (shake your head "no")
see, I created a sort of mask that a child could use to become
the octopus as the audience recites the rhyme. A simple drawing, was
a coloring page from Google.com, cut out of foam board.
a coloring page from Google.com, cut out of foam board.
Rhyme - Octopus is Sleeping
At the bottom of the sea. (pat the floor)
Her eyes are closed up tightly, (eyes closed)
But if she senses danger, (turn head from side to side)
Her eyes will open wide. (open eyes wide)
Then she'll quickly swim away (use arms make swimming motion)
Back to her den to hide. (hands over head to hide)
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