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58th out of 232 books
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44 voters
The Best Book to Read
THE LITTLE BOY who loves to read is back, and this time he and his classmates are visiting a big public library! In their signature catchy, rhyming verse, Debbie Bertram and Susan Bloom give readers a taste of the variety of books that can be found at the library. Michael Garland’s bright, graphic illustrations bring to life the array of fantastic and hilarious scenes that...more
Hardcover, 32 pages
Published
June 24th 2008
by Random House Books for Young Readers
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This is an excellent book to motivate children to read. It uses the author's craft of rhyme as well. It motivates children to become excited about reading and to know that there are books available for them to read based on any subject of interest, hobby, how-to books, etc. This book would also be helpful to read to your students and or children before going to the library for the first time, it talks about the process of getting a library card, checking books out, and returning them. Awesome bo...more
On a field trip to the library, the little boy who loves to read and his classmates are in search of the best book to read. I think this book encourages readers to obtain self-selected literature for daily reading or sharing with the class. Moving from the story, student's in the classroom could research for what they think is the best book, give reasons why and then have a class vote that narrows down the top four, and then from those four you can pick a final "best book."
The rhyming text and the boldly colored pictures make this book about a trip to the library an excellent choice for a read-aloud. You could easily follow-up with a discussion about how each reader defines his/her "best book". Be sure to check out others in the series: The Best Place to Read and The Best Time to Read. Each features the same adorable male bibliophile!
This simple rhyming text makes for a fun read aloud for launching the year and talking about books. Debbie Bertram's additional titles follow the pattern and can serve as similar mentor texts for routines re: reading workshop. see: Best Time to Read and The Best Place to Read if you want to share.
Cute illustrations but not a great book for story time. I suppose it would be fine if you were a teacher trying to show kids a little about going to the library but not really for home use. Definitely not a book that held my kids' attention.
A young boy and his class are invited to the local library. The librarian introduces them to a variety of genres, in order to match each student with the best book for them.
The rhyming text adds interest to this story.
The rhyming text adds interest to this story.
I kind of hate reading aloud books that rhyme (especially when, like with this one, the rhyme feels forced at times), but I will be using The Best Book to Read with some of my elementary school kids as a welcome to the library.
This would be a really cute book for a librarian to read to children visiting for the first time. The illustrations remind me of all the new children's tv shows on Nick Jr. and Disney.
Read this to your kindergarten students at the start of the school year before their first trip to the library. This will get them excited about getting books.
I really like Michael Garland's illustrations. But this book about a visit to the library just didn't do it for me. Some of the rhymes seemed pretty forced.
A school takes a trip to the library, and the librarian shows the children that there is a perfect book for everyone based on their interests.
It's so hard to help students pick just right books. this book is a good start to a minilesson about good fit.
A young boy goes to the library with his class and hears about the many kinds of books that can be found there.
A good book to read to 1st, 2nd and 3rd graders who have a trip to the library and want a storytime.
"library, favorite book topics for kids, computer generated illustrations, possible storytime"
Loved this book in Daily 5 and Reader's Workshop to teach about how to choose books.
A great sample for a program - visit to the library or from the librarian
Great book on good fit books for Daily 5 and other mini-lessons
I love how it talks about all the available books in the library.
Read this book when discussing how to choose "just right" books.
Love that these books encourage children to read!
Cute digital pictures
There's a book for everyone!
Really good to discuss genres
This is a good book for library instruction, so it could be used for school visits, but it's otherwise not something I'd use for storytime, unlike The Best Place to Read by the same author.
I really like "The Best Place to Read", but this one not as much. Good for a school visit introduction, though. And, the pictures are bold and colorful.
Good book about a library visit and all of the books that you can find. Rhyming, would be a good book for preschool/kindergarten storytime.
Follow a class as they take a trip to the library and learn all about the wonder of books and the adventures that can be created.
may be option for tour groups visiting the library. tells about a class and what different types of books they may check out.
Sep 27, 2008
Jane
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Whoops, the library only had "The Best Time to Read". Fun to read with James.
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