Five For Fun

This week we started off with a book called Keeping Up With Grandma by John Winch. Grandma is tired of what she "normally" does everyday- bake and Grandpa is just fine with his everyday activity- painting pictures. Well one thing leads to another and Grandma convinces Grandpa to join her on all sorts of adventures....will they keep up with their new hobbies or will they return to the life they once knew?

Next was Mr. Mosquito Put on His Tuxedo by Barbara Olenyik Morrow. This book is actually a poem describing Mr. Mosquito's activities as he goes to the "ball". All is going well until an unexpected guest threatens to "invade" the insect ball- Mr. Mosquito comes to the rescue but you will just have to read it to find out how.

Wednesday brought Tomas and the Library Lady by Pat Mora. Tomas and his family live in Texas but during the summer they migrate to Iowa to work in the fields as hired labor. Tomas' grandfather is the family storyteller and each night entertains the family with a tail, until one day when he suggests that Tomas visit the local library to learn some new stories. At the library, Tomas meets the "Library Lady" who brings him books to read and even checks out some for him to borrow. This was a sweet story that has a great ending for all book lovers!

A Fire Engine for Ruthie was up next. Ruthie goes to visit Nana but they don't always like to play with the same things. On the way home from their outings each day they pass by Brian's house where Ruthie sees Brian playing with fire trucks and motorcycles and the like. Ruthie wonders why she can't play with toys like Brian has? Read and find out if Ruthie's question is ever answered.

Last but not least was The Secret of the King by Rachel Ann Nunes. This was a beautifully illustrated book taking place during the middle ages and the country is at war. Javan works with a blacksmith and Lia bakes bread but both would rather be knights in the kings army. But when the king reveals a secret Javan and Lia realize that there is more than one way to serve in the King's Army. This was a wonderful way to teach children that everyone's talents and giftings are special and important.

This was my pick of the week but can you guess which one was Abi's?  Yep! A Fire Engine for Ruthie gets her vote- she said it was because of the fire engine but I have a feeling it is that she and Ruthie have more in common than a love for fire engines.