Skype visit with Rob Buyea
Today my 5th grade book club and Ms. Pritchard's 4th grade class had the pleasure of Skyping with Rob Buyea, author of Because of Mr. Terupt. The students prepared by writing questions ahead of time and to ask Mr. Buyea. Mr. Buyea was engaging and funny and we learned a lot about the characters and why Mr. Buyea became an author.

The promotion of picture books continue. Today's book, Interrupting Chicken by David Ezra Stein is a favorite since I like a book that makes me laugh. Check out Interrupting Chicken the next time you visit the Media Center and tell me which part of the book was your favorite.

Today's Picture book is Bad Apple by Edward Hemingway. I loved the message of in this book- just be yourself and don't let others negatively influence you, and your true friends will like you just the way you are. Children will identify with the characters and this book while enjoying a pleasing and well written story.  

Today's book is Chalk by Bill Thomson. Chalk is a wordless picture book and my girls and I feel in love with it over the summer. It is amazing how Thomson is able to immerse the reader into the story, even though there are no words. We loved the the children used their imagination while drawing with the chalk and the wonderful drawings. Check out Chalk the next time you visit the Media Center.

Today's book, Scaredy Squirrel by Melanie Watts,  is one of my favorites. I love this book because it is about overcoming fears while at the same time being completely hilarious. Melanie Watts has written several Scaredy Squirrel books which include, Scaredy Squirrel, Scaredy Squirrel at the Beach, Scaredy Squirrel at Night, Scaredy Squirrel Makes a Friend, Scaredy Squirrel, Scaredy Squirrel Has a Birthday Party, and her new book Scaredy Squirrel Prepares for Christmas. In addition to the Scaredy Squirrel books Melanie Watts is also the author of the Chester series.  Be sure to check out the Scaredy Squirrel or any of Melanie Watts other books the next time y

Today's featured picture book for Picture Book Month is Baghead by Jarrett J. Krosoczka. This book is funny and readers will enjoy the surprise ending of why Josh is wearing a bag over his head. Jarrett J. Krosoczka is also the author of the popular Lunch Lady series. Check out Baghead or any of Jarrett J. Krosoczka's books the next time you visit the Media Center.

Graphic Novels
Our new section, Graphic Novels is coming together. This section is where our outdated reference materials used to be housed. It has quickly become one of the most popular spots in the Media Center.

Reading Winners
As part of our Reading Program classes answer a monthly trivia question for a chance to win free books for their classroom library. This months winners are Ms. Samouris/Beaver's 1st grade class and Ms. Michael 5th grade class.

The promotion of picture books continue. Today's book is Stuck by Oliver Jeffers.
 I love this book because the story is funny and unexpected. Check out Stuck the next time you visit the Media Center.

Celebration of Picture Book Month continues at Gwin Oaks. Today's picture book is Boy + Bot by Ame Dyckman and illustrated by Dan Yaccarino. Check out Boy + Bot on your next visit to the Media Cetne

Today I shared one of my favorite picture books, Press Here by Herve Tullet. The book trailer was shown over the morning announcements. I  love the interaction with the book.
What's your favorite picture book?