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Diana Farfalla | Library Manager
BOOK OF THE MONTH - AUGUST 2020
Finding Francois
by
Gus Gordon
This is a beautiful and heart- warming story about the value of friendship.
Alice lives in Paris, France. The illustrations show a city that looks very French.
Alice is in search of a friend. She wishes she had someone to talk to. She has a plan for how to find her new friend. Then one day, her wishes come true. Alice finds Francois!
Their to do lists are long; eating crème brulee, reading books, writing, drawing, dancing and more. They share love and laughter. This is a story about two friends who need each other and find each other.
Finding Francois, is a "feel-good" story with beautiful pastel art work. Not only do the illustrations show a city that looks very French, but there are many new words.
Can you find, read and understand French?
C’est Beau!
BOOK REVIEWS
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Year 2
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Ailish P
Year 4
Telgemeier, Raina
I liked the book because I liked the detail that went in to the picture and I liked how it shows how lots of people can go through bad things.
James E
Year 1
Willems, Mo
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Summer T
Year 4
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"When you grow up and have children of your own do please remember something important a stodgy parent is no fun at all, what a child wants and deserves is a parent who is...SPARKY" -Roald DalhAfter reading this book I learned that every child needs a happy parent, not a dull one.If the parent is happy and supportive the child will grow up to be a great and kind person and make the world a better place!
Sam T
Year 4
Griffiths, Andy
"Treehouse books "
It is weird but also funnyI liked the bit where the mermaid turned into a monster.
Sophia P
Year 4
Riordan, Rick
Percy Jackson and the lightning thief
"Percy Jackson and the Olympians "
I really liked reading this book and the part I liked most was when Percy found out that he was the son of Poseidon. It was surprising and unexpected.
Khushboo A
Year 1
Harper, Charise Mericle
"Next best junior chef "
In this book Oliver got eliminated and Rae won. Caroline got to stay on for the finals. It also had a surprise entry by Tate.
Tristan A
Year 4
Do, Anh
I liked this book because when they were chasing the mum it ran away but it wasn't the mum.
BOOK TALK
Reading with your child is a valuable activity to do.
Having a discussion about the book is just as important. It helps your child to reflect on the content and understanding of their reading.
Have a chat about the book before, during and after reading.
Here are some questions you can ask before, during and after reading a book with your child.
- Look at the front cover. What do you think this book will be about?
- Can you describe the characters of the book?
- Who is your favourite character in the book? Why?
- What was your favourite part of the book? Why?
- Where is the book set?
- Can you predict what may happen next?
- Can you retell the story in your own words?
- What is the message in the story?
- What is your opinion about the book?
- Can you make a connection with the story to a real life situation?
- Can you think of a different title for the book? Make a list of other possibilities.
- Can you change the ending of the book? What would it be?
Happy reading and talking about books!
From
The Library
Diana Farfalla
