Harmony Elementary
3946 South Bogan Rd. Buford, GA 30519
School Hours Monday - Friday 8:50am - 3:20pm
Office (770) 945-7272 Fax (770) 932-7497


Principal Anne Marie Keskonis   Asst. Principal Emily Keag
 

 

 

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.