The Kindergarten students were connected virtually with author Jonathan Emmett in the Nottingham, England. Mr. Emmett is the author of over 51 books, many geared to the younger students. He read aloud to the Kindergarteners one of his books titled "Wanda Wallaby Finds Her Bounce". This story was about "Wanda Wallaby has lost her bounce! Try as she might, she can’t find it. She asks all the other animals, but no one can help. Until, that is, she meets the crocodile – whose advice has a remarkable effect on the innocent Wanda.” The students then were able to ask Mr. Emmett questions like “how many books have you written” and “how do you come up with your characters”. It was a great experience!
Check out Jonathan Emmett’s website at http://www.scribblestreet.co.uk/
Third grade students, which participated in Ms. Andresen’s Book Club, have been busy reading books by author Kate Messner. Kate is an award-winning author who writes books for kids. She also was a teacher for 15 years. Kate lives in Lake Champlain, VT. Students used Edmodo to discuss books they had been reading by the author, such as “Capture the Flag”, “Marty McGuire”, “Over and Under the Snow” and “Hide & Seek”. Students got to spend time talking with Kate about her writing and her books. It was a great culmination to our book club!
Check out Kate Messner’s website at http://www.katemessner.com/
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