Mrs. Keskonis’ Book of the Month

2011-12

Each month this year, I shall share a different book with you that I have read and enjoyed. Please visit the media center to find these books to read.

Month	Book	Brief Summary
AUGUST *Interrupting Chicken* By David Ezra Stein		Chicken absolutely loves for Papa to read her a story every night. The only problem is that chicken always interrupts the story to keep anything bad from happening. For example, in Little Red Riding Hood, when the wolf comes up, chicken yells for Little Red Riding Hood not to talk to strangers. Read the book to find out how chicken is able to stop interrupting. Fantasy for Community of Readers
SEPTEMBER *In the Wild* By David Elliott Illustrated by Holly Meade		In the book, In the Wild, see the majestic lion and speedy zebra under the hot African sun. Or listen to a description of how the jaguar soundlessly prowls through the jungle. In this book, you can discover the wonder of wild animals through poetry and vivid illustrations. Poetry for Community of Readers
OCTOBER *A Sick Day for Amos McGee* By Philip C. Stead Illustrated by Erin R. Stead		This is a book about friendship. Amos McGee is a zookeeper who always makes time to visit with his friends -- rhinoceros, owl, elephant, penguin and tortoise. When Amos is home sick, the animals decide to visit him. Read this book for a funny story and gorgeous illustrations. A Sick Day for Amos McGee is the 2011 Caldecott Medal winner. Fantasy for Community of Readers
NOVEMBER *The Secret Olivia Told Me* By N. Joy Illustrated by Nancy Devard		In The Secret Olivia Told Me, Olivia has a big secret that she shares with her friend. Olivia’s friend promises not to tell, but she slips up and accidentally tells another friend the secret. The secret grows and grows as it is repeated. Parts of it are not even true. Can Olivia’s friendship survive with the friend who let her secret slip?
DECEMBER *Bridget’s Beret* By Tom Lichtenheld		Bridget is a very talented artist who always wears a beret when she paints. One day when Bridget is outdoors painting, a gust of wind blows her beret away. Bridget has “painter’s block’ without her beret. Read this book to see what “painter’s block” is and how Bridget overcomes it.
JANUARY *The Incredible Book Eating Boy* By Oliver Jeffers		Henry absolutely loves books. But the way he loves them is not how most people love them. Henry loves to eat them! Read this book to find out how Henry comes to love reading books instead of eating them.