Reading with David – The Westing Game

David says:
I gave this story four stars because I thought it was really mean that Westing played a trick on all the heirs.

I thought it was neat that the names he had used the directions on a compass. I liked the way Grace named the restaurants and I like that she owned so many of them. I thought it was smart that Sydelle figured out that the puzzle involved a song. I thought it was neat the Judge figured out who Sam’s wife was and that Sam was trying to get her to be the answer. I thought it was nice that Turtle covered for her sister. And I liked how they created a message board in the elevator to communicate back and forth.

My favorite part of the book is when Turtle figured out exactly what happened and she was the only one who knew the secret all her life and all his life.

Reading a book a week with my six-year-old son David is a weekly project for 2011. You can read more about it here.

December 4, 2011 | David, Family, Reading with David | 4 comments

Reading with David – Homer Price

David says:
I gave this story five stars because I thought each story was interesting and funny.

I thought it was funny that Super Duper drove into a ditch and the kids had to rescue him. I also liked the part where he arrested the bad guys by making the skunk go on the bag of money. The doughnut machine not shutting down was funny too. And it ended up being lucky that the bracelet got lost in one because it gave them an idea of how to get all the donuts sold. It was so neat how the donut machine worked and how it flipped the donuts over. The one with the yarn was also funny because the lady ended up unwinding pieces of her own dress to win the competition.

My favorite part of the book is when they built all the houses and couldn’t tell them apart because the sign builder fell asleep.

Reading a book a week with my six-year-old son David is a weekly project for 2011. You can read more about it here.

November 27, 2011 | Family, Reading with David | 2 comments

Reading with David – The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane

David says:
I gave this story two stars because I thought most of the story was too sad and I only added one extra star because the ending was happy.

I didn’t Pellegrino’s story and how she was mean to Edward. But I also didn’t like how Edward was selfish and didn’t love anyone. But after he sat on the bottom of the ocean for a long while, Nellie loved him and he was so happy to out of the water and to be loved. I thought it was funny Nellie thought he was a girl. I got sad when he was dumped in the trash and was thrown off the train. But the worst part was when the little girl died and then when Edward’s head was cracked open.

But then, in the end Edward appreciated being loved and started to love back and have hope again. It was wonderful that Abilene’s daughter found him so he was able to go back home.

Reading a book a week with my six-year-old son David is a weekly project for 2011. You can read more about it here.

November 20, 2011 | Family, Reading with David | 2 comments

Reading with David – The Mystery of the Silver Spider

David says:
I gave this story five stars because I liked all the adventure in the book and how they traveled to a different country.

I liked how the boys were like spies this time and had fancy cameras with strong walkie-talkies in them.

I liked how Rudy and the other Minstrels helped the three investigators escape from the palace and hide in the roof and then go through the sewers so they could get to the embassy (even though they never made it.) I also thought it was super-clever where Bob hid the silver spider of Varania. It was funny how he forgot about it later but Jupiter was able to figure it out.

The best part was when they rang the bell and all the people rallied for the Prince Djaro and then even though they were in jail, they were rescued,too.

Reading a book a week with my six-year-old son David is a weekly project for 2011. You can read more about it here.

November 13, 2011 | Family, Reading with David | One comment

Reading with David – The Mystery of the Fiery Eye

David says:
I gave this story five stars because I liked how the fiery eye was mysterious and cool.

I liked that there was trick with the statues and even after they figured out the right statue, it was still not in there. I liked that the real one was buried.

I liked the part where Jupe broke the chair to be able to get out and save his friends. And I also really liked that Jupiter buried a coin so that he could find the spot with a metal detector when they came back at night. He’s so clever!

The best part was how the guy from the temple paid Gus a lot of money for the eye and how Gus gave some of it to the investigators and some of it to the car company so they could keep using the Rolls Royce.

Reading a book a week with my six-year-old son David is a weekly project for 2011. You can read more about it here.

November 6, 2011 | David, Family, Reading with David | Leave a comment

Reading with David – The Dragons of Blueland

David says:
I gave this story five stars because I I really liked that Elmer got to see all the dragons that are in Boris’ family and save them.

I liked the part where Boris told Elmer about the things he and his family do during the week. I also liked how the cat told Elmer that the dragon came to ask for help. But I thought it was a bad idea that the dragon let the men on the ship see him while he was flying even though I know he was trying to save his family quickly. I thought it was really mean that the men were trying to catch the dragons so they could sell them to zoos.

I liked how all the dragons escaped in the end and Elmer was able to go back home safely and the sand storms started over so the men would leave. And I really liked that Elmer didn’t tell his father that it was actually him in the paper.

Reading a book a week with my six-year-old son David is a weekly project for 2011. You can read more about it here.

October 30, 2011 | David, Family, Reading with David | Leave a comment

Reading with David – Elmer and the Dragon

David says:
I gave this story five stars because I thought it was nice that the dragon tried to get Elmer home to his parents.

I liked the part about Feather Island and how he ran into his old pet bird, Flute. I thought King Can’s story was interesting and I liked that they dug up the treasure and all the things they found in it. It was nice of the King to give some of it to Elmer and to the dragon and even to Flute. I thought it was nice of Elmer to give some presents to Flute.

I liked that when they got home the dragon gave the watch to Elmer so he could give it to his mom, My favorite part was that Elmer made it home safely and gave presents to his dad and his mom and even played the harmonica for his father. And that the dragon is going home. It was a very happy ending!

Reading a book a week with my six-year-old son David is a weekly project for 2011. You can read more about it here.

October 23, 2011 | Dbooks 2011, Family, Reading with David | 2 comments

Reading with David – Akimbo and the Elephants

David says:
I gave this story five stars because there are a lot of elephants in the book and I find them interesting and I liked that he lived in Africa.

I liked the part where Akimbo ran into the ranger camp in the middle of the night so he could get his dad and the rangers to catch the poachers. His plan was sneaky. I like that he stole the ivory because with it he was able to trick the bad guy into joining their gang.

I liked his plan of joining in with them so he could follow exactly where they went. It was scary that the rhino almost charged at him and the lion roared at him. It was very brave of him to scare the elephants so he could make sure to save them.

The best part was in the end when he saw that the little elephant was taken care of and when all the poachers were caught.

Reading a book a week with my six-year-old son David is a weekly project for 2011. You can read more about it here.

October 16, 2011 | Dbooks 2011, Family, Reading with David | Leave a comment

Reading with David – My Father’s Dragon

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David says:
I gave this story five stars because I thought it was cool that there was a dragon in the book and how clever the father was about saving it.

I thought it was really sad that the animals captured the dragon and made him cross back and forth. I liked how Elmer gave all the animals things they wanted. Like the rhino whose tusk needed cleaning. I thought the lion looked funny with the ribbons and bows on his mane. And it was awesome that he was able to cross the river by making the crocodiles suck the lollipop and it was funny to see the tiger chewing gum and that he accidentally stepped on a whale while getting to the island.

My favorite part is when he saves the dragon and they fly away as all the other animals are stuck in the crocodiles’ backs.

Reading a book a week with my six-year-old son David is a weekly project for 2011. You can read more about it here.

October 9, 2011 | Family, Reading with David | Leave a comment

Reading with David – Pee Wee’s Tale

David says:
I gave this story five stars because I liked that Pee-Wee was free in the park and made friends with Lexi and found the sweet apple.

I liked the part where the bird took him but he was clever enough to bite him just when he was over the water. And how he read the story in the paper and was able to warn all the other animals in time so they could escape. I loved that he started reading to all the other animals and how much they liked it. And how he became friends with all the other animals so they watched out for him and looked for Robbie for him.

I also really liked the ending how Pee-Wee actually realized he was so free now and had a good friend like Lexi and was living a better life and how he saw that Robbie, too, had gotten his wish and had a puppy now so it was happy for both of them.

Another recommendation from our librarian. What a sweet little tale. I know there are sequals to this one and I think we will likely check those out, too since it was so delightful.

Reading a book a week with my six-year-old son David is a weekly project for 2011. You can read more about it here.

October 2, 2011 | Dbooks 2011, Family, Reading with David | Leave a comment

Reading with David – Owls in the Family

David says:
I gave this story five stars because I thought it was really cool that they had owls as part of their family. I really liked that the owls walked and liked people and sitting on people’s shoulders.

I liked how Wol was protective of the boys and scared the bullies away when they were hitting the boys. I also like how Billy rescued Weeps and how Wol protected him and took care of him immediately. I also like how Wol scared the crows and Billy’s daddy shot them for being mean. I thought it was funny that Billy’s mom had to feed them breakfast so they wouldn’t follow Billy to school. And I really liked how the owls were allowed in the house and time and how gentle they were.

I was happy that the owls got a new home even though Billy had to move away, he found a good and happy home for the owls.

Reading a book a week with my six-year-old son David is a weekly project for 2011. You can read more about it here.

September 25, 2011 | Dbooks 2011, Family, Reading with David | Leave a comment

Reading with David – Much Ado About Aldo

David says:
I gave this story five stars because I liked that Aldo didn’t like to eat animals and became a vegetarian. It was nice that Mrs. Sossi made special lunches for Aldo because he didn’t eat meat.

I didn’t like the part where the chameleon ate the cricket. I thought it was funny that the missing cat was in the drawer all along and I liked how Aldo used that as an idea of how to save the crickets. It was funny when the girl put her hand in the bottom drawer where the chameleons were and screamed. But I liked that the principal listened to Aldo’s story and understood how he felt and was kind.

My favorite part was when the teacher said she was ready to be done with the project and that they could release the crickets to the wild in the warmer weather. I thought it was funny that Aldo asked for more marshmallows.

Reading a book a week with my six-year-old son David is a weekly project for 2011. You can read more about it here.

September 18, 2011 | David, Dbooks 2011, Family, Reading with David | Leave a comment

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