It's Monday! What Are You Reading?

On Mondays, I love to join Jen and Kellee over at Teach Mentor Texts by linking up to their great meme and blog.

Here's what I read this week:


Graphic Novels:
Jellaby: Monster in the City by Kean Soo

I read the first Jellaby a couple of weeks ago, and I had been eager to get the second book in the series. Thanks to my fabulous school librarian, I did! I enjoyed it and finished it quickly. However, it feels like there should be more! I wish there were a third book.


Around the World by Matt Phelan

This book is a trio of true stories about adventurers who set out to travel around the globe: Thomas Stevens (bicycle with a big front wheel), Joshua Slocum (sailboat), and Nellie Bly (who is determined to travel around the world in 80 days). Their stories are told in graphic novel format with some pages of solid text. I learned a lot from this book, and the stories were very interesting. Matt Phelan's work here as author/illustrator is very impressive. I want to read more about these explorers!

Picture Books:

Fancy Nancy: Poet Extraordinaire by Jane O'Connor
Fancy Nancy and the Posh Puppy by Jane O'Connor
Fancy Nancy: Bonjour, Butterfly! by Jane O'Connor
Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Tale by Mo Willems

On Friday after school, I sat in our school library and read these books. They were quick, fun reads, and it was a perfect start to my weekend! I think the Fancy Nancy: Poet Extraordinaire book is great for National Poetry Month. Check it out!

I also read the YA novel See You At Harry's by Jo Knowles! I will write about this one in next week's post.

I am still reading Opening Minds by Peter H. Johnston. It's one of those books in which regular stops are necessary for the reader. I pause every couple of pages to process my thoughts. I am so very aware now of the dialogue in my classroom. Conversations are an opportunity for more learning.

What will I read this week?
I've checked out Chomp by Carl Hiaasen, and, of course, there are my TBR piles.

Happy reading to all of you!