Greetings, Friends. I've spoken with Peter and he's invited me to post my
book reviews to LM_NET, so I am joining Fred in his endeavor to keep us all
apprised about what's great to read/acquire in the world of children's/YA
literature. I'll try to remember to indicate the genre of each book (PB,
MG, YA) and mark those clearly elementary with ELEM.
Here's the first!
Toni
Cha Cha Chimps by Julia Durango; illustrated by Eleanor Taylor (Simon &
Schuster, 2006). ISBN: 0689864566
Get ready to groove when you open this lively picture book and start to
read the rhymed verse with its irresistible
refrain: ee-ee-/oo-oo-/ah-ah-ah!/10 little chimps do the/cha-cha-cha. I
guarantee there will be no sitting still during story sharing on the day
that you read Cha Cha Chimps! In fact, consider pairing up with your
Physical Education and Music teachers for a fabulous collaborative
storytime as the ten little chimps sneak out in the moonlight to boogie
down at Mamo Jamba's to the three little pigs' band. As each additional
animal, from rhino to ostrich, shows up with his own dance moves, a chimp
breaks rank to join him. Not until Mama comes along and calls her chimps
home to bed are they all gathered up once again. (Then Mama snags a sitter
and sneaks out for her own dance session!) Durango's infectious text
paired with Taylor's loose and funny watercolor illustrations will have
your students howling, stomping, and trying out new moves.
Toni Buzzeo, MA, MLIS <mailto:tonibuzzeo@tonibuzzeo.com>
Maine Library Media Specialist of the Year Emerita
Maine Association of School Libraries Board Member
Buxton, ME 04093
http://www.tonibuzzeo.com
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