There is just two weeks left to the school year and then summer reading can commence. I am eager to start on my stack for the summer.
Here are some of my favorite reads from last week:
Don't forget to check out yesterday's Hot off the Press! post that has 4 other favorites from the past week. Also, check back in on Wednesday for my favorite nonfiction picture books from last week.
Drink, Slay, Love by Sarah Beth Durst - My bookclub read this for our May selection. Great cover. A funny, fast read. Vampires, unicorns, and high school.
Every Cowgirl Loves a Rodeo by Rebecca Janni; Illustrated by Lynne Avril - The third book in the Every Cowgirl series and I am still liking them. This time our cowgirl enters a rodeo; a bike rodeo.
Scribbles and Ink by Ethan Long - This cat and mouse pair don't exactly see eye to eye on what is "good art". With the help of a colored pencil and a paint brush, our duo duels it out and eventually discovers that they may actually be good together. Also, introduces children to several famous pieces of art.
You are My Work of Art by Sue DiCicco - This lift-a-flap board book introduces young readers to various pieces of art work. For the format - very well done.
So, what are you reading this week?
I am going to finish up -
The Templeton Twins Have An Idea by Ellis Weiner; Illustrated by Jeremy Holmes - I didn't get to finish this mystery, adventure book yesterday but hope to finish it up today.
The Five Lives of our Cat Zook by Joanne Rocklin - I have been hesitant to read this. I have no doubt that I will likely shed a few tears. However, it has come highly recommended so I will do my best to finish it this week.
Let me know in the comment section what you are reading....
don't think I cried during Five Lives of Our Cat Zook but I did enjoy it. I did an interview with Joanne Rocklin too! Great for early middle grades or upper elementary.
ReplyDeleteThat is good to know Kathy. I am just worried that with what has been going on and with the topic that it might be really sad to read. I will have to check out your interview.
DeleteI've been hesitant to read Zook as well- let me know. The Templeton Twins looks great! Added to TBR.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE You Are my Work of Art!! Now, I am a sucker for it because I grew up in art museums and it is so sweet- I cannot wait to read it to my children.
Scribbles and Ink looks hilarious and I am really looking forward to reading Durst's book.
Happy reading this week! :)
I haven't heard of a lot of these books. I love when you introduce me to new books you've read! They look so good, especially The Templeton Twins. I concur with the awesomeness of the cover of Drink Slay Love. Glad to know you enjoyed it - I wrote it down on my 2011 books to catch up on list (I have so many to-read lists that I have to label them, haha). Does your book club regularly read YA? I know nothing about Five lives of Our Cat Zook, but just from the title I think it would make me cry. I don't do well with animal deaths.
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