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My Very Favorite Book in the Whole Wide World By Malcolm Mitchell Illustrated by Michael Robertson
About This Book Ugh! Sometimes the words are too big, the sentences are too long, and there are way too many pages. It’s not necessarily that Henley hates to read—that’s not it at all! Simply put, he’s just never found a book he likes before. At least not yet! Come along on Henley’s quest to find his very favorite book in the whole wide world!
---------------------- Introduce the Book ---------------------- The Genre Greet the class and tell them you are going to read a picture book called My Very Favorite Book in the Whole Wide World . A picture book uses a combination of pictures and words to help tell a story. Say: This book is based on a true story. The author shares how he felt about books and reading when he was your age—with a little help from a character called Henley. The Setting Explain that the book takes place in Henley’s hometown. Say: You’ll see Henley at home, school, and other places around his town. ----------------------------------- While Reading ----------------------------------- Suggested Reading: Read the whole book aloud, pausing to let children see each illustration and giving them time to discuss the pictures and text. • Read the first three pages. Say: The illustrator of this book is the artist who made the pictures in it. What are some of the ways the illustrator helps to show that the big words and long sentences feel like too much to Henley? • Read the next two pages. Ask: What would Henley rather do than homework? What would he rather do than read the recipes in the cookbook? • Read the next nine pages (until “When I saw my friends in the middle of the library . . .”). Ask: Why do you think Henley feels lost seeing his friends at the table in the library? • Finish reading the book. Ask: How do Henley’s teacher and classmates show that they like the book Henley has made? ----------------------------- Book Discussion ----------------------------- • Say: The librarian suggests all kinds of books for Henley to try—books about flags, farms, and holidays. Ask: Would you rather read a book about aliens or monsters? Ice cream or pizza? Outer space or “under the sea”? Why? • Say: On the way home from the bookstore, Henley makes a sad face and stomps his feet. His Mom can tell right away he’s upset. Ask: What are some of the ways you can tell how someone is feeling? Which clues might show you that someone is feeling scared? Sad? Angry? Excited? (Ask each question one at a time.) • Say: The author shared that it was really hard for him to learn to read, but now he loves it and even writes books! Ask: What’s a hard thing you are working on right now?
ISBN: 978-1-338-86797-8
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