Elementary Library

The Book With No Pictures by B.J. Novak (E NOV) In this book with no pictures, the reader has to say every silly word, no matter what

Discussion prompts: ●​ This book has no pictures. How does the text tell us how to read? ●​ What is the silliest word in this book? ●​ Do you prefer books with or without illustrations?

How to Eat a Book by Mr. and Mrs. MacLeod (E MAC) One by one, Sheila, Gerald and Geraldine are eaten--by books, throwing them into strange lands where Sheila escapes the weight of the world entirely, Gerald braves the wonder of seeing it up close, and Geraldine turns as terrifically terrible as she possibly can

Discussion prompts: ●​ Ask before and after reading the story: What does it mean to eat a book? ●​ In your opinion, what makes a book great? ●​ What do you do when you disagree with a friend about a book?

Definitely Do Not Open This Book by Andy Lee (E LEE) A monster tries to convince the reader to not turn another page otherwise he will fall asleep . Discussion prompts: ●​ How does the color and font change in this book? What does it tell us? ●​ How many of you enjoy bedtime stories? Do they help you fall asleep? Why or why not? ●​ What is the best time to read? The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore by William Joyce (E JOY) Morris Lessmore loves words, stories and books, and after a tornado carries him to another land, dreary and colorless, he finds a single book in color that leads him to an amazing library where, he learns, the books need him as much as he needs them. Discussion prompts: ●​ How can a story help someone feel better? Have you ever felt bad and then heard a story that made you feel better? What kinds of stories and books make you feel better? ●​ Every story has its upsets. Have you ever had an upset? Did anyone help you? What did you do to turn the upset around? ●​ Why do you think Morris enjoyed sharing his books? Do you ever recommend or suggest books to friends? ●​ What do you think it means to be lost in a book? Have you ever been lost in a book? ●​ Lessmore is an interesting name. Do you think it has any special meaning? When is less more? ●​ This book has a special dedication page. Does reading it give you any new understanding of the story? Balderdash! John Newbery and the Boisterous Birth of Children’s Books by Michelle Markel (921 NEW) Describes John Newbery's life and how he reinvented children's literature by creating books that were designed to bring young children pleasure and entertainment, as opposed to mere instruction.

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