HOOK KIDS on READING: HOOK YOUR KIDS ON SUMMER READING

Saturday, June 22, 2013

HOOK YOUR KIDS ON SUMMER READING

Reading is one of life's pleasures

Reading is FUN!

Reading takes you places.
you will never visit yourself.

Reading is the original
Magic Carpet Ride to adventure!

However, some kids need a little push.
Others need their arm twisted.
Nagging never works.

So, how do you HOOK
your child on summer reading?

EASY as a visit to the library!

Let them see YOU make time for reading.
Let them know you think reading is cool.
Read to them every day.
Get them to read to you.
Tell them how well they read.

Ask their opinion of the characters and the plot.
Let them help you make a bookshelf for THEIR book.
(or go buy a bookshelf with them)

Look for covers with KID APPEAL.
And plots that follow your child's interests.
(sports, music, art, dance, adventure, humor etc)

Choose books with characters they
will root for and identify with.

Give them Special Book Money
so they can buy their own books.

If all else fails use
BRIBERY!

Hey, what's good enough for China, India, the
Middle East and most of Africa. . . It's worth a try.

After reading 4 books they get to stay up
an extra hour - for a week!

OR

Read 5 books and get to choose some treat so far denied them.
Choose what you know will tempt your kid to read.

Okay, enough with the instructions,
let's get to the nitty-gritty

A list of
GREAT READS!

Find many more children's great reads
and reviews by clicking these links:

Hook Kids on Reading -

Book (kids) Reviews -
Boys Only -

How Do Dinosaurs Say Goodnight?
By Jane Yolen and Mark Teague

REVIEW for Magical Mea - by Penelope Cole. This second book in The Magical Series has life lessons for children. It’s a fun read, empowering for kids, and will without a doubt hold a child’s interest.

Book Review: The Adventures of Lai-Lai and Chub-Chub: Lai-Lai Meets Chub-Chub - delightful!

REVIEW: Rattlesnake Jam: Margot E Finke, Illos: Kevin Scott Collier. There are few children's picture books that have made me laugh out loud. Margot Finke's inventive rhymes and Kevin Collier's delightful pictures will have children begging for more.

REVIEW: Hands Off My Honey by Jane Chapman - Loved, loved, loved this book. In addition to the fabulous artwork by Tim Wanes, Chapman has created a superb story with a surprise ending.

This is the mischievous little fairy responsible for the mysterious sounds and odors that are a part of everyday life. The book comes with an audio CD and has received both the Mom's Choice and the Benjamin Franklin Gold Medal Awards.

How to Babysit a Grandpa – great kid’s book

REVIEW: I am a huge fan of Margot Finke’s work, including Ruthie and the Hippo’s Fat Behind. She has a knack for cleverly conveying what children may be feeling in a manner that engages, entertains, and is filled with humor. She also has a knack for magically weaving rhyming content into wonderful images that take the reader on an amazing journey.

Song for Papa Crow - MOM'S CHOICE AWARD GOLD HONOR
Marit Menzin (Author)

HOOK KIDS on READING Reviews "Bella Saves the Beach," by Nancy Stewart. Kids learn about ecology and more.

A pre-biblical fable, set in prehistoric times. It is about a boy named Jezubah and his friend Diligence the dragon. They live in a land of mountains, volcanoes and pristine lakes and learn about faith. Kevin Collier author illustrator

REVIEW: 5 Star REVIEW for "Horatio Humble Beats the Big D" (dyslexia) author, Margot Finke. I think I fell in love with this book the moment I spied the little boy on the cover with the “deer-in-the-headlights” expression on his face. Horatio is a wonderful read, about a confused but courageous little boy with a big, BIG problem.

REVIEW: Leaf & the Rushing Waters (Twig Stories) [Kindle Edition] Jo Marshall (Author), Mr. D. W. Murray (Illustrator) - Read all 9 glowing reviews.

REVIEW: The Magic Violin by Mayra Calvani. See more of her books on Guardian Angel Publishing -- Eight-year old Melina wants to become a good violinist. When she loses confidence, her Rumanian teacher Andrea decides it’s time for a magic dose of self esteem.

Reviewed by Donna M. McDine ~: "Birds in the Flower Basket" by Mary Jean Kelso. Delightful story children will love.

"Mama Grizzly Bear," a rhyming PB by Margot Finke. Illos: Gloria Swan. **READ terrific REVIEWS on Amazon.

A year in the life of Mama and her cubs.

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Books for early readers and older on
my next Summer Reading List.

Find these REVIEWS - BOOKS and MORE -
on Pinterest

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Books for Kids - Manuscript Critiques
http://www.margotfinke.com

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SKYPING AROUND the WORLD

Today SKYPE flew my “Magic Carpet” back to a class on the east coast. I listened to all the wonderfully innovative stories these kids wrote after my first visit with them. They really remembered to use powerful words and add lots of action – FANTASTIC! They illustrated their books, and every child wrote a cute Bio to go with their story. They were so proud of their accomplishments, and I was busting my buttons too. Such a thrill to be a part of turning a class on to the joys of reading and writing. YAHOO! I also read them “Never Say BOO to a Frilly,” as a treat for all their hard work. And their teacher, Geralyn Downey, went all out to encourage each child, and make them feel proud of their writing. Great teachers like Geralyn are real treasures.

I made a Skype Author Visit to a classroom in Auckland, New Zealand. They were so enthusiastic and smart. They even made a Video about my visit. I was thrilled and humbled. Read about it HERE

I also Skyped with high school teens in New Delhi, India. They asked so many questions. It was wonderful to see so many enthusiastic kids interested in reading and writing.

NOTE The only limit to an author visit to schools anywhere in the world are the Time Zones. They must work with where YOU live, as well as where the schools are situated.

SKYPE THANK YOU NOTES from TEACHERS

Thank you so much for this Margot. I am looking forward to skyping with you at 11. Just to let you know- the students took great pride in their stories. Although they are somewhat silly, and some maybe not too logical, the goal was for them to write and feel pride in publishing and sharing their stories. In that, they have all been successful. So, I hope that you will be able to sit back and let US take you YOU on a Magic Carpet Ride today! Talk to you soon! Geri

I did. . . and it was AWESOME!!

From a happy New Jersey teacher:

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"Thank you so much for our class skype today! The children learned so much, and cannot stop talking about it! They took your suggestions for writing to heart and are excited to begin writing their own stories tomorrow! LOVED this experience! Thank you!"
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SKYPE Inspires a Class:

Hi Margot,

I just wanted to let you know that my students have been working hard on writing their own stories since skyping with you. They were wondering if you might have time to Skype with us again to listen to their stories.

One little boy in particular has been so enthusiastic about this that he has been asking to work on his "book" every day since skyping with you. It is a very short story, but he could NOT be any prouder! You have really made an impression on him, as well as the other students! Thank you for this!

If you ever have time to skype with us again, they would LOVE to share their stories with you!

AND I AM GOING BACK TO HEAR THEIR STORIES AS SOON AS WE SETTLE ON A DATE.

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Geralyn Downey shared your link: "To my teacher friends. Our class skyped with Margot Finke, children's author, and we LOVED it. Please watch this, and consider having her visit your class via skype. Believe me, you will love it! She was fantastic!"

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Thank you for the Skype! My class loved your storytelling!

From Mrs. Hime's Third Grade Class

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I just wanted to thank you for visiting our class! I know my students were so excited to engage with you and found your artifacts so interesting! My students struggle every day to battle obstacles that I would wish for no child, yet they do it fearlessly. With half of my students living below the poverty line, many of them will never see the world, nor the next parish. But I do believe that experiences like the one you gave them is invaluable in their realization that there is so much more out there! Thank you again for taking the time to talk to and read to my students!

Shane Silpe - 3rd Grade Teacher

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Thanks a ton for the Skype session with us. My students and I were absolutely thrilled to have you in our classroom. They wouldn't stop talking about you today. They shared their amazing experience with everyone at school and in their community as well. Today they wrote some poems for you. My students want to send you thank you emails and their poems. Do you mind if I let them email you on this id?

Once again thank you very much Margot. We thoroughly enjoyed your session, wish we could have listened you read the other story you showed us.

Regards, Harini - 4^th grade teacher in New Zealand.

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Thank you for spending your time with us. The children are still very excited about skype and sometimes have trouble sitting still! When the session was over, we discussed what they learned and they had a ton to say. We are also going to write a narrative using an Australian animal. It will take us a couple of weeks but I cannot wait to see what they produce. It was a great way to kick off our narrative writing unit. I think the children would love a copy of your book. Will you sign it for us? I know as they are writing their stories, yours would be a wonderful model for them.

Sincerely, Jennifer - 5th Grade Teacher

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Hi Margot,

Thank you so much for your email and especially for the wonderful Skype visit!! It was so much fun and so informative!! It was a huge hit and everyone raved about you!! :-) Regarding the books, I think it would be fine to send them to my school as there are lots of deliveries during the summer. I would love to do this again next year (preferably mid-year) with our new first grade classes!! Thank you so much for all of your time and enthusiasm!! I hope you have a wonderful summer!

Nancy – first grade teacher.

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GREAT BOOKS for RELUCTANT READERS and BOYS!

ASSORTED:
Lawn Boy by Gary Paulsen
Maniac Magee by Jerry Spinelli
Hatcher by Gary Paulson
Bud, Not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis

PICTURE BOOKS by Margot Finke
Rattlesnake Jam
Mama Grizzly Bear
Kangaroo Clues
Ruthie and the Hippo's Fat Behind
Horatio Humble Beats the Big D
Don't Eat Platypus Stew
Prairie Dog's Play Day
Never say BOO to a Frilly
Squirrels Can't Help Being Nuts

YOUNG BOYS:
Cars That Go and Things That Go by Richard Scarry
The Carrot Seed by Ruth Krauss
Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus by Mo Willems

MID GRADE BOYS:
A Series of Unfortunate Events by Lemony Snicket
The Baseball Card Adventure Series by Dan Gutman
Bud, Not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis
The Night Tourist by Katherine Marsh
Taconi and Claude by Margot Finke

Jeff Kinney's WIMPY KID Series:
http://www.wimpykid.com/
Diary of a Wimpy Kid
The do it Yourself Book
Rick Riordan's books

Rick Riordan's Books:
The Titan's Curse
The Battle of the Labyrinth
The Sea of Monsters
The Lightening Thief.

Mystery of the Copper Turtle Doris Holik Kelly
The Revenge of Thelma Hill by Margot Finke

See how most of these authors are MEN.
Come on ladies, anything they can do . . .

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Saturday, June 22, 2013

HOOK YOUR KIDS ON SUMMER READING

Reading is one of life's pleasures

Reading is FUN!

Reading takes you places. you will never visit yourself.

Reading is the original Magic Carpet Ride to adventure!

However, some kids need a little push.Others need their arm twisted. Nagging never works.

Let them see YOU make time for reading.Let them know you think reading is cool.Read to them every day.Get them to read to you.Tell them how well they read.

Ask their opinion of the characters and the plot.Let them help you make a bookshelf for THEIR book.(or go buy a bookshelf with them)

Look for covers with KID APPEAL.And plots that follow your child's interests.(sports, music, art, dance, adventure, humor etc)Choose books with characters they will root for and identify with.

Give them Special Book Money so they can buy their own books.

Hey, what's good enough for China, India, the Middle East and most of Africa. . . It's worth a try.

After reading 4 books they get to stay up an extra hour - for a week!

OR

Read 5 books and get to choose some treat so far denied them.Choose what you know will tempt your kid to read.

Okay, enough with the instructions, let's get to the nitty-gritty

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Reading takes you places.
you will never visit yourself.

Reading is the original
Magic Carpet Ride to adventure!

However, some kids need a little push.
Others need their arm twisted.
Nagging never works.

Let them see YOU make time for reading.
Let them know you think reading is cool.
Read to them every day.
Get them to read to you.
Tell them how well they read.

Ask their opinion of the characters and the plot.
Let them help you make a bookshelf for THEIR book.
(or go buy a bookshelf with them)

Look for covers with KID APPEAL.
And plots that follow your child's interests.
(sports, music, art, dance, adventure, humor etc)

Choose books with characters they
will root for and identify with.

Give them Special Book Money
so they can buy their own books.

Hey, what's good enough for China, India, the
Middle East and most of Africa. . . It's worth a try.

After reading 4 books they get to stay up
an extra hour - for a week!

Read 5 books and get to choose some treat so far denied them.
Choose what you know will tempt your kid to read.

Okay, enough with the instructions,
let's get to the nitty-gritty