A Book or Two: Children's Literature Reviews

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9/14/14

Giraffes Can't Dance by Giles Andreae

Copyright: 2012 Reading Level: PreK-3rd grade
Book Description: Giraffes Can't Dance is a touching tale of Gerald the giraffe, who wants nothing more than to dance. With crooked knees and thin legs, it's harder for a giraffe than you would think. Gerald is finally able to dance to his own tune when he gets some encouraging words from an unlikely friend.

Integrated Ideas: Students will describe the story’s character, Gerald, and the other jungle animals through sign based on the text and illustrations within the story. The students will explain the struggle Gerald faced when trying to dance and the effect the other animals had on his self confidence to dance on his own. As a class, the students will learn and attempt the dance styles listed within the story from each jungle animal. Each student will then create their own dance to share and teach to their fellow classmates that expresses their individuality and emotions.

Reviewer's name and affiliation: Bethany A. Loggins, Valdosta State University

11/22/13

Llama Llama and the Bully Goat

AUTHOR/ILLUSTRATOR: Anna Dewdney

PUBLISHER: Viking Juvenile PUBLICATION DATE: 2013

GENRE: Fiction

READING LEVEL: Ages 5-8

BRIEF OVERVIEW: Gilroy is a bully and once Llama has enough he tells on Gilroy. Gilroy calls people names, he uses physical contact, and he also tosses toys and sticks at people. Once he is confronted about bullying he begins to act better and he and Llama became friends.

INTEGRATED ACTIVITY: I could use this book and have the students tell about their bullying experiences. We can then write a short story together about the affects of bullying. REVIEWER’S NAME & AFFILIATION: Emily Cribb, Valdosta State University

11/16/13

Lots of Feelings

TITLE: Lots of Feelings

AUTHOR/ILLUSTRATOR: Shelley Rotner

PUBLISHER: Millbrook Pr Trade
PUBLICATION DATE: October 1, 2003

GENRE: Concept book

READING LEVEL: ages 0-4

BRIEF OVERVIEW: This book shows children and their different facial expressions and what they mean.

INTEGRATED ACTIVITY: Turn to a partner and make a facial expression. Have them describe what expression it is.

REVIEWER’S NAME AND AFFILIATION: Laura Orf Valdosta State University