I usually only write about books that I am reading for myself, but decided to add to the list of books I review. I thought I would add children’s books that I think are quality books. I may review them because they have a great theme, they use rhyme and repetition, or what have you. I will try to chose books that are new as well as oldies, but goodies. I figured I would make myself useful since I am getting an entire degree dedicated to teaching children how to read and since I don’t have any students I thought I would share my thoughts concerning children’s literature with you. So, my first book is Are You Grumpy, Santa? This is a great book not only because it is cute and is a twist on the normal Santa delivering presents story, but it also uses rhyme which is important in teaching children how language works. When children start to understand rhyme, they can be read a story like this that uses rhyme and based on what they know about rhyming words put together with what they know about the plot of the story, they can start to fill in the blanks of the story if the reader stops and allows the child to finish the rhyming phrase. I found this book at Barnes and Noble. Ages 3-7
Are You Grumpy, Santa? by Gregg Spiridellis
Tuesday, December 12, 2006
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