Monday, February 13, 2017
Monday's Riddle: The Final Part...
Hello, Riddlers! Can you guess our theme this week? It happens to everything, except a circle. ; ) ~ F
When it's brought to a close or something no longer goes. Should it come to a stop, you can let the matter drop. If it's not moving along, Jim can help you finish the song. Onward past this stagnant space, a new beginning sets the pace.
What am I referring to? Stop by Wednesday for the answer.
I gave you a clue!
Friday, February 10, 2017
Margo's Musing: Hop on the Ferris Wheel!
Margo’s pick from the library this week was a surprise! She insisted on getting Mr. Ferris and His Wheel by Kathryn Gibbs Davis. She does love purple and blue, so those colors on the cover may have pulled her in. Margo has been walking around the house exclaiming “wheel” ever since we finished reading it. I think she wants a ride! Too bad it’s snowing outside.
This is
the inspiring picture book biography of George Ferris and how he came to build
a structure that defied gravity and became a staple at fairs, carnivals, and
amusement parks. How many of us have ridden a Ferris Wheel at some point in our
lives? I have to say I was intrigued by her pick and curious to learn how the
first one came to be. The World’s Fair was coming to Chicago in 1893, so the
search was on for the design that would top the Eiffel Tower, the standout of
the last fair. None of the ideas were new and exciting enough for the committee.
When George Ferris, an engineer, brought his proposal to the board they weren’t
sure because they thought it was too big and that it wouldn’t work. The fair
was only a handful of months away when the committee decided to give the go
ahead to Ferris. There was intense pressure for everyone working on the project
and they also had to deal with frozen ground and Chicago weather.
The story really makes you feel the anticipation when Ferris and his wife take the first ride. I would have been so scared! I loved learning about how the invention came together was surprised to hear about the large glass cars. Once the fair was over it was even taken down and put up at other locations! Wow! I was amazed at how fun it was to learn about history from this delightful picture book. Margo loved the illustrations and pointed to pictures as we read. After we finished I had to look up what the cars looked like, since I couldn’t imagine how big they were. I was stunned!
Mr. Ferris and His Wheel is a great book for people who like to learn about history in an interesting way or for people who like a good ride. I bet you will learn something new too!
Happy reading! ~ F
The story really makes you feel the anticipation when Ferris and his wife take the first ride. I would have been so scared! I loved learning about how the invention came together was surprised to hear about the large glass cars. Once the fair was over it was even taken down and put up at other locations! Wow! I was amazed at how fun it was to learn about history from this delightful picture book. Margo loved the illustrations and pointed to pictures as we read. After we finished I had to look up what the cars looked like, since I couldn’t imagine how big they were. I was stunned!
Mr. Ferris and His Wheel is a great book for people who like to learn about history in an interesting way or for people who like a good ride. I bet you will learn something new too!
Happy reading! ~ F
Wednesday, February 8, 2017
Answer to Monday's Riddle: The Wheel Turns...
Excellent guessing, Riddlers! Friday, Lizzy's review will take you for a ride in circles. Can you guess which book we'll be spotlighting? See you all around the book block. ; ) ~ F
I run in circles for a line; plenty nervous, others fine. Many wish for the sights; festivities rise to greater heights. In the seat, observe it all; merry go round, but don't fall. One watches, another grooves; people go with my moves. All turns 'round the bend; get off this ride, and it will end.
What am I? Answer: Ferris Wheel!
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Monday, February 6, 2017
Monday's Riddle: Stuck in Circles...
Hello, Riddlers! Can you guess our theme this week? I'm the silent observer in this case. ; ) ~ F
I run in circles for a line; plenty nervous, others fine. Many wish for the sights; festivities rise to greater heights. In the seat, observe it all; merry go round, but don't fall. One watches, another grooves; people go with my moves. All turns 'round the bend; get off this ride, and it will end.
What am I? Stop by Wednesday for the answer!
I gave you a clue!
I run in circles for a line; plenty nervous, others fine. Many wish for the sights; festivities rise to greater heights. In the seat, observe it all; merry go round, but don't fall. One watches, another grooves; people go with my moves. All turns 'round the bend; get off this ride, and it will end.
What am I? Stop by Wednesday for the answer!
I gave you a clue!
Friday, February 3, 2017
A Fish in a Tree?
“Everybody is smart in different ways. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its life believing it is stupid.” ~Fish
in a Tree
Ally is in sixth
grade and has moved from school to school. Up until this point she has been
smart enough to fool almost everybody she meets. Of course this also
involves getting in a lot of trouble, but it's worth it, or so she thinks, to
save face. Everything changes when she gets a new substitute teacher Mr. Daniels,
who refuses to send Ally to the principal like her other teachers did. He seems
to believe in her and makes her want to read and do better in all of her
subjects. But she just can't understand the words she sees on the pages of her
books and papers! It doesn’t help that there is a group of girls who seem out
to get Ally and they make fun of her whenever they can. When Mr. Daniels offers
to work with Ally after school, it isn’t long before he thinks he’s discovered why
she's been having such a hard time learning to read and write, even though she is
very smart and good at figuring out puzzles. Will Ally be able to catch up with the work? What about the girls that are mean to her? Is it possible to ignore their taunts? Read this heartwarming
story to find out more.
Fish in a Tree by Lynda Mullaly Hunt is a book I have wanted to read
since I first heard the title and saw the cover. My heart went out to Ally
because I know what it's like to be a struggling reader. I liked getting
to know some of the kids in her class. Ally was kind to everyone, even the
people that weren't nice to her. I kept wishing she would ask for
help instead of getting in trouble all the time, so I was glad when a
teacher came who wouldn't let her continue that cycle. This book will inspire
teachers to help kids who need extra practice and may be seeking out attention
as a way to distract from that fact. The
title of the book is fitting because all creatures have special things they are
good at, as well as areas that are hard or impossible for them (a fish climbing
a tree). Ally judges herself for not being able to read like everyone else, but
she has reasons that make it hard for her to decipher words. I recommend this book
to people in fourth grade and up who like realistic stories that make
them feel good.
Has anyone else read Fish in a Tree? Or have you read another
book by Lynda Mullaly Hunt? We’d love to hear your thoughts!
Happy reading!
~L
Wednesday, February 1, 2017
Answer to Monday's Riddle: Fish Eyed Lens...
Excellent guessing, Riddlers! Friday, Lizzy's review will swim into view, so stay tuned. Can you guess the book we'll be spotlighting? See you all around the book block. ; ) ~ F
Sea tides through bubble eyes; deep is where my spirit lies. Tipped scales cruise the surf, stuck aground on dry turf. Racing on a river run, trolling shallows in the sun; if your line isn't late, you'll know it when I snap the bait. Below I shall always dwell, for when above I do smell.
What am I? Answer: Fish!
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Make time to riddle and rhyme!
62 original riddles and illustrations
Available in all e-book formats
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Monday, January 30, 2017
Monday's Riddle: Deep Eyes...
Hello, Riddlers! Can you guess our theme this week? It's interesting to think about their perspective in life. ; ) ~ F
Sea tides through bubble eyes; deep is where my spirit lies. Tipped scales cruise the surf, run aground on dry turf. Racing on a river run, trolling shallows in the sun; if your line isn't late, you'll know it when I snap the bait. Below I shall always dwell, for when above I do smell.
What am I? Stop by Wednesday for the answer.
I gave you a clue!
Sea tides through bubble eyes; deep is where my spirit lies. Tipped scales cruise the surf, run aground on dry turf. Racing on a river run, trolling shallows in the sun; if your line isn't late, you'll know it when I snap the bait. Below I shall always dwell, for when above I do smell.
What am I? Stop by Wednesday for the answer.
I gave you a clue!
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