"No Talking" by Andrew Clements

The noisy fifth grade boys of Laketon Elementary School challenge the equally loud fifth grade girls to a "no talking" contest. What happens? Who wins the contest? What is the reaction of the teachers and principal? And, how did all this begin, anyway?

Read and discover...

"Rosa Parks" by Edith Hope Fine

This is a book about the legendary civil rights movement hero. Rosa Parks grew up in an era of segregation. She did not like being treated differently than her white friends. Once she said, "No," when she was asked to move back in the bus, because the front seats were reserved for the white people only. She was sent to jail for this misdemeanor. However, this important event was the beginning of the Civil Rights Movement. Did Rosa really make a difference in the lives of people? Check out this book and discover for yourself...

"Lives of the presidents : fame, shame, and what the neighbors thought' by Kathleen Krull

A fantastic book to learn about the accomplishments of the 42 presidents of the United States. This book features all presidents from George Washington, to Bill Clinton. The book summarises the lives of the presidents briefly. There's a lot to learn. Come check it out....

"The boy of a thousand faces" by Brian Selznick

This wonderfully illustrated book will be a hit with all those who love scary stories. Alonzo King was born on Halloween and he has always loved monsters. But no one would ever guess that he lives in a haunted house with a graveyard out back. However, when THE BEAST arrives in the city, not even Alonzo can track him down.

What happens next? Read and know!

Brian Selznick has won the Caldecott Medal this year for his book "Invention of Hugo Cabret."

Dave's Haircut by Damon Burnard

Dave wakes up one morning and can't see anything!! Not even the sun! He calls for his mom in panic. She removes the hair from his eyes and advises him to get a hair cut. The last haircut was a disaster, and Dave is afraid to go to the barber.

How will he solve this hairy problem? Come check out the book and...discover!

Little Elephant's Trunk: Hazel Lincoln

Little elephant has just started taking wobbly steps, when all of a sudden, his trunk trips him! What is that strange thing? Why don't other baby animals have it?

Slowly, he understands the value of the trunk and enjoys all he can do with it.

This book has a great visual appeal. All pictures spread over the whole page and make the story even more attractive.

January Rides the Wind: a book about months

This book by Charlotte F. Otten is a visual delight. The imagery is beautiful and shimmery. The months show the delights of the seasons, making them look very attractive.

My favorite page is: September. Tell me about yours!