Day 3 of the Great Books Week

I’m participating in the “Great Books Week” a few days this week. Today’s topic is:

I'd write my autobiography, but I don't need to, because my story has already been told in...

I gave this some deep thought and decided that “Harry Potter” would be nice, at least the part of having magic at my fingertips. Then I thought, what about “Mary Poppins” or “The Wizard of OZ.” I guess with all that said, I’d like some magical powers.

Then I switched gears and thought of the things I wanted to do when I grew up and hit on Martha Graham (I used to dance) and Edith Head. (I actually did do some costume designing in Key West, but that’s another story.)

When it comes right down to it, I will have to write my own autobiography. I realize I might be like (in part) or want to be like many famous people, but in reality, I’m just me. And you know what, that’s not so bad.

posted by Joy Delgado
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Book of the Week: The Traveler’s Trunk by Amanda Litz

This week’s book is an incredible journey into the imagination of young children.

Sierra, Jacob and Brent are visiting their great-grandma’s house with their parents. Great- Grandma Addy loves to tell the children stories about great adventures about far off places. After another wonderful story about how she saved a naval ship from pirates, Great-Grandma Addy send the children off to play while she takes a rest.

In their exploration, Sierra finds a rope hanging down from the ceiling. What do they find? What great adventure do the three children have? You’ll have to read this fast paced beginner chapter book to find out what happens.

Amanda has really done an excellent job bringing this story to life. It will peak your child’s (or you own) sense of imagination. Do you have a reluctant reader in your house? This book will grab their attention. I can’t wait to read more stories in this series by Amanda Litz.

So, how has she taken this book beyond reading? I really had fun with all Amanda’s done. First off, at the end of the story she invites her readers to send in their own stories. Not sure what to write about? No problem. There’s a “fill in the blanks story” for you to use. These are fun and can have many different stories come from them. Oh, she also has a permission slip in the book for child and parent to fill out before she’ll post on her web site. Great idea! But that’s not all. Amanda has a 42 page activity book filled with fun activities like coloring pages, word searches and puzzles. These will keep your child occupied for hours and help them relive the experience of “The Traveler’s Trunk.”

Where can you buy this book?
Travel Trunk Publishing

posted by Joy Delgado
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Laughing Zebra – Books for Children
Check out what’s going on at the zoo!
Zooprise Party / Fiesta Zoorpresa blog