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Hooray for Reading Day! by Margery Cuyler, illustrated by Arthur Howard. Simon & Schuster, 2008. 978-0-689-86188-8 Hooray for a book about Reader's Theater! Jessica, star of Stop Drop and Roll and 100th Day Worries, returns in this picture book about a freckle-faced worry wort who stumbles and trips as she tries to read in first grade. Her rude classmates laugh at her wayward attempts even though Mr. Martin corrects their ill behavior while continually bolstering Jessica's courage. But when Mr. Martin announces a "Reading Theater" day with parents in attendance and instructs students to practice their lines and come in costume, Jessica just knows she's sunk. Luckily, though, her worries lead her to the best solutions, a frank talk with her family (where she learns her mom was once a struggling reader too) and an audience-her dog Wiggles-who will listen uncritically as she practices and practices. Furthermore, the audience that Reader's Theater provides does just what research shows it will do-gives Jessica a purpose for reading fluently and successfully. Howard's watercolor illustrations emphasize Jessica's emotional journey and bring added humor to this realistic and much-needed story. Suggested grades K-3. Toni Buzzeo, MA, MLIS <mailto:tonibuzzeo@tonibuzzeo.com> Maine Library Media Specialist of the Year Emerita Buxton, ME 04093 http://www.tonibuzzeo.com The Library Doors, illustrated by Nadine Bernard Westcott (Upstart 2008) BRAND NEW -------------------------------------------------------------------- Please note: All LM_NET postings are protected by copyright law. You can prevent most e-mail filters from deleting LM_NET postings by adding LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU to your e-mail address book. To change your LM_NET status, e-mail to: listserv@listserv.syr.edu In the message write EITHER: 1) SIGNOFF LM_NET 2) SET LM_NET NOMAIL 3) SET LM_NET MAIL 4) SET LM_NET DIGEST * Allow for confirmation. * LM_NET Help & Information: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ * LM_NET Archive: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/archive/ * EL-Announce with LM_NET Select: http://lm-net.info/ * LM_NET Supporters: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ven.html * LM_NET Wiki: http://lmnet.wikispaces.com/ --------------------------------------------------------------------