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Monday, February 3, 2020

Recent Reads

Every Monday, I share books I have recently read. I also participate in It’s Monday! What Are You Reading?, a community of bloggers who link up to share what they are reading. To find out what other bloggers are reading, check out the host blogs, Teach Mentor Texts and Unleashing Readers, or follow on Twitter at #imwayr.

Recent Reads...

Facts vs. Opinions vs. Robots by Michael Rex

This is a fun book that will help kids understand important lessons for living in our world. With some very amusing robots, it explains the difference between facts and opinions, the importance of getting all the facts before taking action, and the necessity of respecting the opinions of others.

Planet Omar: Accidental Trouble Magnet by Zanib Mian

I love books like this one that are fun to read and will make kids laugh, but also address important topics. This is a wonderful book about a kid with a great imagination who is starting at a new school with a message about acceptance. Illustrations and word art will appeal to many readers.

Chirp by Kate Messner

Mia has just moved to Vermont where she meets new friends and becomes involved in helping her grandmother save her cricket farm. There's a mystery at the center of this novel, but it's also a story of friendship and family and finding one's voice to speak out. This is a timely, relevant, and empowering novel that will help middle grade readers understand issues related to boundaries and what to do when someone makes them feel uncomfortable.

Mañanaland by Pam Muñoz Ryan

This is a poignant story of hope, courage, and compassion. Max wants to know more about his mother who left when he was a baby, but his family won't talk about it. When he learns his family has helped lead those who are fleeing their country to safety, he agrees to be a guardian for a young girl who wants to be reunited with her sister and, in doing so, hopes to find answers about his past. This is a relevant and beautifully written book. Thanks to the publisher for an advance reader's copy. It publishes in March.

7 comments:

  1. I am so excited to read both Chirp & Mananaland, Lisa. And you've written just enough to make me want more. Facts Opinions sounds great, too. Thanks!

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  2. I really enjoyed reading Chirp and am very excited to see it being released into the world, tomorrow. And some time back I added Mañanaland to my list, but I'd forgotten about it until seeing your review. Now I'm especially looking forward to reading it. Thanks for the shares, Lisa!

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  3. I am excited to read Planet Omar!
    The Facts/Opinions book was surprising - it was different than I thought it would be.
    Looking forward to Mananaland!

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  4. Chirp is everywhere! I cannot wait to read it!
    Facts/Opinions looks important and entertaining--I'm going to try to find it for Trent.

    Happy reading this week :)

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  5. I'm seeing a lot! I'm excited to pick up a copy. I think my daughter would really enjoy it.

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  6. I am excited that my library has Chirp on order and I am first in line! I'll also be looking forward to Mañanaland by Pam Muñoz Ryan. I've loved everything else she has written!

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  7. I am excited to read Facts... and also Mananaland when it comes out.

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