That is Not a Good Idea!

That is Not a Good Idea
by Mo Willems

When a fox invites a goose to come for a walk with him, her babies keep insisting it is not a good idea!  Despite the persistent warnings, the fox and goose continue on the walk and visit the home of the fox.   A hilarious twist at the end of the story will leave many readers surprised and laughing!

I shared this funny story with several of my classes recently and, as with most Mo Willems books, it was a hit!   It's shorter length make it a great, engaging read aloud for younger grades.  


Author's website: http://www.mowillems.com/

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Earthling!

Earthling!
by Mark Fearing

Imagine getting on the wrong bus on your first day at a new school!  That's what happened to Bud.   After moving to New Mexico with his father, Bud accidentally gets on the wrong school bus on the first day.   Not only does this bus go to a different school, it goes to a school in outer space!   Arriving at the Cosmos Academy, Bud soon learns that Earthlings are feared by everyone in the galaxy.   With the help of a new friend, Bud hides that he is from Earth by posing as an exchange student.   Unfortunately, pretending to be an exchange student from the planet Tenarian isn't as easy as he thought.  Will Bud be able to find a way to get home to Earth before everyone learns his secret?

With great illustrations and a lot of humor, Earthling! is a great choice for fans of graphic novels as well as readers who enjoy science fiction.  

Author's website:  http://www.markfearing.com/

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Malcolm at Midnight

Malcolm at Midnight
by W.H. Beck
illustrated by Brian Lies

Malcolm has a secret: he's really a rat but no one can know!  When fifth grade teacher Mr. Binney sees Malcolm at a pet store, he mistakenly believes that the small rat is a mouse.  In his new home in Mr. Binney's fifth grade classroom,  Malcolm adjusts to the life of a class pet.   Soon after arriving he discovers the Midnight Academy, a group of all the school's class pets.   Malcolm is eager to join, but soon realizes that rats are not welcome by some of the group's members.   To gain acceptance, he denies being a rat.    Despite his insistence that he can be trusted, some members are suspicious of him and, when the group's leader goes missing, Malcolm finds himself being accused of being a traitor.   Can Malcolm solve the mystery and prove his innocence?



Author's website:  http://www.whbeck.com/

Illustrator's website:   http://www.brianlies.com/

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