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Humphrey, Albert, and the Flying Machine
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
APA Citation: Lasky, K. (2004). Humphrey, albert, and the flying machine. San Diego: Harcourt, Inc.
Illustrator (if applicable): John Manders
Pagination: 32 Pages
Recommended age/Reading level: K-3
Overview of book:
A wonderful fractured fairy tale that begins with Princess Briar Rose’s “fancy birthday party”. No one wants to spoil the fun by bringing up “the curse” which includes an evil fairy, a hundred year snooze, and the magical kiss. Humphrey and Albert, two young boys dread going to the party and become victims to the curse. When they awake (three weeks early) they seek out a handsome prince (for the kiss) but instead bump into Daniel Bernouli (mathematician, scientist, and inventor).
Highly recommended/Recommended/Not Recommended:
Highly recommend: Sleeping beauty re-spun in a light and humorous tale which includes a nice set of illustrations. The added benefit of Daniel Bernouli lends itself to great science lessons.
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
APA Citation: Barrett, J. (1978). Cloudy with a chance of meatballs. New York: Aladdin Paperbacks.
Illustrator (if applicable): Ron Barrett
Pagination: 28 Pages
Recommended age/Reading level: Grades K-5
Overview of book:
This is a lighthearted tale about weather in the town of “Chewandswallow” where the weather changes three times a day (breakfast, lunch, dinner). The funny thing about this weather is that food falls from the sky instead of snow or rain etc. Meatballs, hamburgers, scrambled eggs pies are all possible weather conditions and one a really bad day you can get stinky gorgonzola or overcooked broccoli, blech! Never read this if one of your kiddos are feeling a bit queasy.
Highly recommended/Recommended/Not Recommended:
Recommend: It’s somewhat funny - but not great. Further the illustrations don’t hit the proverbial ‘nail’ on the head. Great to open up a discussion about real weather.
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