#3: Smash! Crash! Jon Scieszka

Smash! Crash!
Jon Scieszka
Jan 8th 2008 by Simon & Schuster Books for Young 

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IBSN: 1416941339 (ISBN13: 9781416941330)

Summary: This book is a series that Jon Scieszka wrote that focuses around trucks. This particular book is about two trucks who like to do nothing but Smash and Crash things. They end up doing just that in everything they do, and they seem to feel as though they end up getting in trouble after doing so. What will happen to these two trucks?

Evaluation: I think this whole book series is fun, and is definitely a good way for children specifically boys to be interested in. In terms of applying it to any academics, it could be used for a couple of things, but I think this book would be more beneficial for a enjoyable purpose. 

#2 Realistic Fiction The True Story of the Three Little Pigs

The True Story of the Three Little Pigs
Jon Scieszka
March 1st 1996 by Puffin Books
IBSN: 0140544518 (ISBN13: 9780140544510)

Summary: You know the story of the three little pigs. Sure the big bad wolf caused all the havoc, and mischief when it came to the poor three little pigs. This story contradicts what really happened between the three little pigs, and the wolf. Want to know more? Read The True Story of the Three Little Pigs. 

Evaluation: I think this story is fantastic because it puts a nice spin on the classic tale that we have all heard from way back when. It has humor, and that is what makes the book unique, and great because students will find it hilarious that the wolf is telling his side of the story, and making it seem like a complete accident, and it was all merely innocent circumstances. I highly recommend this book, and I encourage it as a fun read. 

(Book Talk Week Jon Scieszka) Realistic Fiction #1 Science Verse

Science Verse
Jon Scieszka
Viking Press
September 23, 2004
IBSN: 0670910570 (ISBN13: 9780670910571)

Summary: When a young boy ends up getting not a math curse, but a science curse by his teacher Mr. Newton he begins taking famously known poetry, and turning it into Science Poems. Gross poems, poems about the earth, and space, and he cannot stop the curse at all. Will he ever stop thinking about Science Verses?

Evaluation: This book is a great book not just for the humor of it, but for the actual facts it gives throughout these humorous yet accurate poems. This book would be the perfect book to read to your students to get them hooked onto science, and even during specific lessons in order to introduce them to a topic in a funny, way. 

Fairy tale/Folktale #3: The Tortoise and The Hare by: Jerry Pickney

Title: The Tortoise and The Hare
Author: Jerry Pickney
Publisher: Little Brown Books for Young Readers
Date: October 1st, 2013
IBSN: 0316183563 (ISBN13: 9780316183567)

Summary: The story of The Tortoise and The Hare is one that sets a good moral that "Slow, and steady wins the race." The Tortoise and The Hare are racing each other, but who will win?

Evaluation: This book is great to show, and read to children because not only does it have a

great moral, and take away, but it does it in a fun, and upbeat way that children will get, and it will attracted both girls, and boys because of the characters, and the story line. 

Fairy tale/Folktale #2: The Gingerbread Man By: Karen Schmidt

Title: The Gingerbread Man
Author: Karen Schmidt
Publisher: Scholastic
Date: January 1st, 1980
IBSN: 0590410563 (ISBN13: 9780590410564)

Summary: The Gingerbread Man is the classic story of the Gingerbread Man who thought he could outrun anything. He outran everyone. Then, he meets a fox, and then the challenge begins.

Evaluation: This story is a classic story that is fun, and something every child should know. This particular book is easy for young children to read so this particular version would be great for younger children, and a great read aloud which can later be used when the students can read it by themselves. I read this particular version growing up in my Elementary school, so it is a great version to read.

Fairytale/Folktales: The Irish Cinderlad by: Shirley Climo

Title: The Irish Cinderlad
Author: Shirley Climo
Publisher: Harper Collins
Date: January 26, 2000
IBSN: 0064s435776 (ISBN13: 9780064435772)

Summary: The Irish Cinderlad is a twist on the classic Cinderella story except the main character is a boy which is depicted as Cinderlad. This is a Irish fairy tale, and it tells a story of a boy named Becan. In the begining of the story, his worries are simple, but when his father remarries and his stepmother and her three daughters come into play, They are mean to Becan, and as a result, he runs away. As he runs away, he befriends a magic bull who helps Becan defeat monsters, and save the princess. As the original Cinderella goes but with a twist, Becan leaves behind his boot which the princess finds, and wishes to find the boy who this boot belongs to and thank him, and potentially marry. 

Evaluation: The original tale of Cinderella is a classic that should be read to young students, and children, however, this book is a great twist to the original story, and gives the same story but in a different point of view. While the original Cinderella may appeal to girls, The Irish Cinderlad could appeal to boys, and that would be a great variety to have in the class and/or in your book collection.