Tuesday, June 7, 2011

It's summer! Get reading!

I always look forward to summer for three main reasons:
1.  I can sleep in... every day!
2.  I can spend relaxed, fun, quality time with my family.
3.  I can read LOTS of books!

I left school last week loaded with books to read over the summer.  I'm going to start with the Bluebonnet nominees for 2011-2012 and then move on to those recommended books that kids have told me about this past year.  Perhaps a Tim Green book to get my "sports fix" and Savvy for my "fantasy fix".  Last night I finished The Witch's Guide to Cooking With Children.  It is on the new Bluebonnet list and I had trouble putting it down each night.  It is about the witch from Hansel and Gretel and how that story is the only time that children have every escaped being eaten by the witch.  It was so fun to read and I loved the way the author told the story.
Yesterday I went to the public library to check out come books on CD for our drive to Rockport today.  I told Mr. Wetzig I was going to pick up some books on CD and he thought that was a great idea.  I didn't mention that I was getting books that are also in the DSE library.  He is probably thinking more along the lines of "grown up books".  I tried to choose titles that he would enjoy.  I hope he likes Atherton and Shiloh.  I'll let you know.  I also chose Each Little Bird That Sings which I popped in as soon as I got back into my car when I left the library.  I've been wanting to read it since it came out a few years ago.  I'm enjoying it so much that I just want to drive around all day to hear what is going to happen next - but that would be a waste of gas, so I'm restraining myself.  I also picked up a couple of Mercy Watson titles for our kids to enjoy on the drive back home.  They are already in Rockport and we'll meet them there this evening.
So, as you are reading away this summer, don't forget about the books on CD at the local library!  They're especially perfect for those long car rides!  Let me know about the great books you read over the summer, too!
By the way, have signed up for the summer reading program at the Community Library yet? 
Happy reading!

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