Thursday, July 14, 2011

Book Talk Thursday-Weslandia

I've decided to start a new theme-Book Talk Thursdays.  Inspired by The Book Whisperer, when Donalyn Miller suggests reading more books for children, I've decided to do just that.  Every Thursday, I will review a children or young adult book that I am currently enjoying.  
I just discovered the book Weslandia by Paul Fleischman and I am in love!  Wesley is an odd boy.  He has no friends, and he just doesn't fit in.  Sparked by what he learned in school about civilizations, he decides to create a summer project-his own civilization complete with it's own staple food crop, clothing, counting system, games, and alphabet.  This is such a great book about creativity, differences, and even civilizations and the possibilities of using this book in the classroom are endless!  I hope you enjoy this book as much as I have!  

Posted by Rachel at 8:18 AM
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8 comments:

  1. JillJuly 14, 2011 at 8:21 AM

    I love your idea for Book Talk Thursday! Maybe I'll start doing that too. This book sounds really interesting! I'll add it to my to-read list. :) Thanks!

    Marvelous Multiagers!

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  2. Jennifer GibsonJuly 14, 2011 at 8:28 AM

    LOVE THIS BOOK! I read it to my above grade-level third graders last year. Many of them could relate to Wesley and his problems. We created our own worlds. The kids liked it!

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  3. Pat's Paper PassionJuly 14, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    Now that I'm teaching 4th grade I've found I cannot read all the books that are out there for my students...When I taught lower elementary I read (& owned) every picture that came out.

    Thanks for this great Thursday blog idea.
    ❤Pat

    A Time to Share & Create

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    Fabulous 4th Grade

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  4. Mrs. EJuly 14, 2011 at 9:53 AM

    LOVE this book!! I just heard about in a GT training that I went to. Did you know that there is a chapter book that compliments this book...it's called Seedfolks. I am def going to use Westlandia next year.
    -Audrey
    The Sweet Life of Third Grade

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  5. Rebecca RojasJuly 14, 2011 at 10:28 AM

    Love this idea! I am going to have to check this one out!

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  6. RachelJuly 14, 2011 at 11:09 AM

    Thank you everyone! I really love this book, and I'm so glad that I'm able to share something new with you!

    Rachel
    Go Fourth! With Mrs. Owens

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  7. StaceyJuly 14, 2011 at 1:27 PM

    We read Weslandia as part of our Reading Street basal. The kids love it! There are many small details in the story...the kids love to study the pictures and find them.

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  8. MadisonJuly 14, 2011 at 3:51 PM

    I love this book! The pictures and details just draw the reader into a whole new world.

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