UEL PGCE group 2011-2012 discussion
P6 on programme reviews
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Through the Magic Mirror by Anthony BrowneMy rating: 3 of 5 stars
hrough the Magic Mirror by Anthony Browne is a book which could inspire children to unleash their imaginations and let their creativity go wild. It is about a very bored little boy who travels through his mirror into a surreal world and back.
I found the story was written in a way that reflected the little boys boredom and the illustrations told the story of the surreal, wild experience he had; I am not sure if it can be compared to a dream or a nightmare.
I would suggest this book to be suitable for KS1, or maybe suitable for older children as a tool to get their creative juices flowing for various cross curricular activities.
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The Incredible Book Eating Boy by Oliver JeffersMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
The Incredible Book Eating Boy by Oliver Jeffers is about a boy who can't stop eating books; especially red ones. He finds that his intelligence increases proportionately to the amount of books he devours. Until one day it all goes wrong...
This is a fun book and I would definitely have it in my classroom as a book that children can read and enjoy independently. The book is witty and very imaginatively written.
The illustrations, however, are the highlight of this book. The book looks like it has been bitten through and the illustrations on every single page are amazing with great attention to facial expressions, body language and the background. The illustrations are more riveting than the book and this is why children want to read this book over and over again.
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Badger's Parting Gifts by Susan VarleyMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
Badger's Parting Gifts by Susan Varley is a book for sharing as it is beautifully illustrated and thoughtfully written. I love the way the colours in the illustrations reflect the mood of the story.
This is a book that is excellent for primary aged children as an introduction to the topic of death and bereavement. The book explores the emotions of loss and emptiness one feels when a loved one is lost. The story suggests grief can be eased with a celebration of life and remembrance of good times. This is ideal as a starting point for discussing this sensitive topic.
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The Boy Who Lost His Face by Louis SacharMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
This book is a humourous yet meaningful story about a boy, and the consequences he faces for actions that he is pressurised to do by the people he thought were his friends, who actually turn out to be his worst enemies. Louis Sachar, a favourite author of mine, explores important and thought provoking ideas in his own amazingly subtle way, making you laugh and reflect throughout the course of the book.
The Boy Who Lost His Face would be perfect for sharing as a class in KS2. The themes within the storyline aids in getting children thinking about peer pressure, family and friend relationships and the sense of moral conscience, which could be useful for PSHE discussions and the like. Louis Sachar succeeds in getting accross a wonderful message in a witty story once again!
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Heartbeat by Sharon CreechMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
Heartbeat is a feel-good book by Sharon Creech. It is written in an almost musical manner; the tempo, pace and beat of Annie, the main character, and her life is evident from the very beginning, thus the name of the book being 'Heartbeat'. The pace is almost an insight into the way she is feeling at different points in her life, which would be greatly useful when teaching to children the different ways in which words can be used to create rhythm and emotion simultaneously.
The book covers important themes, including dealing with delicate family issues, and growing up. This book would be brilliant to read with a class of children in KS2, and is dynamic in the way that it can be read together as a class in the musical, rhythmic parts of the book and to the class in the more sensitive areas of the book. An excellent read, by a great author!
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Harris Finds His Feet by Catherine RaynerMy rating: 3 of 5 stars
This colourfully illustrated book is ideal for sharing with very young children, EYFS or KS1.
It tells the story of Harris, a small hare with 'enormous' feet, who manages to find independence with the guidance of his Grandad.
The content is relatable to younger children who are starting to become independent but still need some help from caring adults around them.
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This is the link to your review, Aisling http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
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Here is my review of 'Charlie Rabbit Goes Fishing' an ebook by Ian Davies.http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
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Hi here is another book.My review of ‘Who is the World for?’ by Tom Pow and beautifully illustrated by Robert Ingpen
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Please see links for my 4 latest reviews.http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
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Liam
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http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/... Here's the link to your review, Paul.
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I love that Violet is the scientist/ engineer and Klaus is the bookworm dreamer, too!
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http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/... Here's the link to your review, Nadine.
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http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/... Here's a link to the review, rather than the book.
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http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/... and http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/... are the final two.
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My review of Scruffy Scroggles goes to school by Ann Rocard and Marino Degano.
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UEL PGCE group 2011-2012
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My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Dogger by Shirley Hughes is a classic story that is delightfully heart warming. It is about a boy who has lost his favourite toy and how his sister helps him in this situation. The book is elaborately illustrated and thus is great for sharing and independent reading.
This book suits children in KS1, but the morals and themes within the story make it ideal as a story to introduce discussions realting to kindness, relationships and attachment-useful in KS2 too.
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