Books We Read – October

Nov 04, 2009

Reading Tub logoOctober 2009 [Books received: 36; books read: 46]

This is always a fun time of year for reading, in part, because the changing season and string of holidays that begin mid-October naturally lend themselves to sharing stories. We’re still using “KP” to designate which books the kids are picking for themselves from the library.

As you would expect, we’ve been digging into the Cybils-nominated easy reader/short chapter books. Reviews will be forthcoming for many of them over the next few weeks. If you’ve written a review (website or blog) for any of the books with links, please click through and add your name/URL on the review page via Mr. Linky. We like letting our visitors know what other readers think! If you have reviewed a book that doesn’t have a link, be sure to leave your link in the comments!

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Bilingual Books (All Ages)

none this month

Treasured Stories & Books (All Ages)
The books the kids come back to by themselves (not counted)

lost_in_the_wood Reading Tub Book Talk
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louise_the_chicken Reading Tub Book Talk
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princes_and_princessesReading Tub Book Talk
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Tell Me Another Scary StoryTell Me Another Scary Story … But Not Too Scary
by Carl Reiner (Ill. James Bennett)
(Dove Books, 2009)
Reading Tub Book Talk

 

Picture Books Nonfiction (All Ages)

Friends in the MeadowFriends in the Meadow
by Peggy Williams
(AuthorHouse, 2009)
Reading Tub profile page
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Mystery Vine: A Pumpkin Story
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Pets at the White HouseKP – kid pick Reading Tub Book Talk
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Nic Bishop SpidersKP – kid pick
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living-inside-you KP – kid pick

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Picture Books Fiction (All Ages)

bubba-beau KP – kid pick
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capt-flinnKP – kid pick
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Dear Vampa[
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hen-lakeKP – kid pick
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Land of the Left SockLand of the Left Sock
by B. P. James; illustrated by Dale James
(CreateSpace, 2009)
Reading Tub profile page
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our_library[openbook booknumber=”9780618494583″ templatenumber=”3″] Reading Tub Book Talk
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patterson_puppies_rainThe Patterson Puppies and the Rainy Day
by Leslie Pattricelli
(Candlewick Press, 2009)
Reading Tub Book Talk
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Pumpkin Heads KP – Kid Pick
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Sue MacDonald Had a Book KP – kid pick Reading Tub Book Talk
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The Three Questions[KP – kid pick
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What Does It Mean to be GlobalWhat Does It Mean to be Global?
By Rana DiOrio, illustrated by Chris Hill
(Little Pickle Press, 2009)

Reading Tub profile page
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woollyhoodwink-patchReading Tub Book Talk

Easy Readers (Early, Emergent, Transitional) Nonfiction

None this month.

Easy Readers (Early, Emergent, Transitional) Fiction

are-you-ready-moCybils nominee – Reading Tub Book Talk
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bad_kitty_bathReading Tub Book Talk
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Bad to the BoneCybils nominee
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A Birthday for BearCybils nominee
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Cork and Fuzz Finders KeepersCybils nominee
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Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa Horse in the House
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max-spanielCybils nominee
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dream_stealer[Reading Tub Book Talk
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elephants-cannot-dance Cybils nominee – Reading Tub Book Talk
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frankie-pickleCybils nominee
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Good Dog Aggie Cybils nominee
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Houndsley and Catina Plink and PlunkCybils nominee
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How Oliver Olson Changed the WorldCybils nominee
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Ivy and Bean Take Care of the BabysitterKP – kid pick
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Ivy and Bean Bound to be BadKP – kid pick
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Joe and Sparky Get New WheelsJoe and Sparky Get New Wheels
by Jamie Michalak; illustrated by Frank Remkiewicz
(Candlewick Press, 2009)
Cybils nominee – previously discussed

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The Last CastawaysCybils nomineexx
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Mercy Watson Something WonkyCybils nominee
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Mr. Putter and Tabby Spill the BeansCybils nominee
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Pigs Make Me Sneeze Mo WillemsPigs Make Me Sneeze! (An Elephant and Piggie Book)
by Mo Willems
Cybils nominee – Reading Tub Book Talk
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The Painting That Wasn't ThereCybils nominee
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pirates_treasurePirate’s Treasure (Traveler’s Trunk Series)
by Amanda Litz
(Traveler’s Trunk Publishing, 2009)
Reading Tub review
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shampoodleCybils nominee
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spooky-riddles
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Zac Power - Poison IslandCybils Nominee

Middle Grade/Young Adult Nonfiction

None this month.

Middle Grade/Young Adult Fiction

Baseball Great Reading Tub Book Talk

Castle in the Air Reading Tub Book Talk
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Nathan QuistNathan Quist and the Curious Affair of the Crescent Earrings
by Adam Stuck; illustrated by Beth Dellinger
(Baker-Tritten Press, 2008)

Reading Tub Book Talk
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Thanksgiving at the InnThanksgiving at the Inn
by Tim Whitney
(Bancroft Press, 2009)
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