The Hello, Goodbye Window, Caldecott Book #2

Raschka, C. (2005). The hello, goodbye window. Toronto: Hyperion Books.

This is a very interesting book! The main character stays with her Nanna and Poppy during th eday while her parents work. There is a window in the kitchen, the hello, goodbye window, where the little girl can see just what's happening outside the house. Her grandparents have taught her to use imagination when no one walks by the window and you never know what she's going to see next! This book also has very good pictures. The illustrator uses lots of color and different strokes to keep the reader interested. I have not read any other books from this author, but I would definately like to beacuse I like his writing style!

"No David" Caldecott Book #1

Shannon, D. (2000). No, david! New York: Scholastic.

This book is so funny!! I think my favorite aspect of this book, like all of his other books, is the pictures. They are so vivid and bright, always catching your attention and making you want to read more! David is a very funny little guy and he gets into a lot of trouble! I can make a personal connection to this book and others by this author becuase David reminds me a lot of my younger cousin, Jacob, who is always making mischief! It is funny to watch the things that David does and think to myself, "I can remember when Jacob......." This book helps prove that just books are fun doesn't mean that they will not have some educaitonal meaning. David is always learning life lessons!