It is getting to the time when I begin to think about Book Week at school, not so much the displays as usually only focus on one 'pinboard' which in my case is a window, but more on what books I will share with my classes. Of course I look at the shortlisted books, the Early Childhood titles in particular and any Picture Book title or New Illustrator title that is suitable for my audience.
As I only teach children under eight years old, not all the shortlisted books are at their reading level, so I often put more emphasis on the slogan and look at books that epitomise it, so if you are looking for books to start a conversation with your students about books and or adventures, here's some I have thought of so far. (There will be three parts.)
These titles below, feature 'books' that go on an adventure. I often ask my students to imagine where library books have been. Do they have a good time at your place? We also check when a book last left the library by looking at the date due stamps. We try to ensure 'sad' books get borrowed, ie books that haven't left the library for quite some time are 'rescued' by readers.
Otto is a Book Bear and nothing makes him happier than when people read his book. But he also has a very special secret - when no one is looking he can come to life and explore the house. But one day something terrible happens- Otto's book is left behind when the family moves away, and now there is no one to read Otto! Otto must set off on his biggest adventure yet - to find a new home.
Otto is a bear who lives in a book in the library with his friend, Ernest. They are book bears! Otto and Ernest love nothing more than for their book to be borrowed and read. But this winter they are desperate to get back to the library for the special winter party. It's time for an incredible adventure through the snow...
This is the story of one incredible library book and all the children who've borrowed it. It's been hugged, lost, torn, chewed by a dog and soaked in the rain. It's been read in apartments and in tents, in the park and in the classroom; by children in costumes and pyjamas, reading alone or with their friends, their siblings and their parents. Each time it returns to the library it's a little more worn, but a lot more loved. For every rip, scribble or stain there's a child who has found adventure or escape, comfort or excitement in its pages.
In this wordless story, a library book tries desperately to evade the destructive clutches of a little boy. What drives the Boy, however, is enthusiasm and love-not malice-and the Book eventually responds in kind, accepting his rough but worthy fate.
In this book, the book is the main character
• This Book is Spineless by Lindsay Leslie
Don't turn the page! This book has an aversion to adventure and can’t get a sense of what’s on its pages. If readers help it navigate any spooky, slinky, swirly, smelly, or salty stories they encounter together, maybe the book will manage to find a bit of bravery . . .
Sometimes books are found and they get to have a whole new adventure. This is what happens in these books:
A silly goose, named Petunia finds a book--and, decides that if she owns a book she must be wise. She prances round the farmyard with her book dispensing hilariously mistaken advice to the other animals.
The Book Hog loves books the way they look, the way they feel, the way they smell and he'll grab whatever books he can find. There's only one problem: he can't read! But when a kind librarian invites him to join for storytime, this literature-loving pig discovers the treasure that books really are and his books get to go on a new adventure.
A boy pulls a book off a shelf and with great reluctance begins to read. As the afternoon passes, the story nabs him and carries him away. Before long, this good little book becomes his loyal companion, accompanying him everywhere ... until, one day, the book is lost. Will this bad little boy get back his good little book? Will the good little book survive on its own without a proper jacket?
When a wonderful new book arrives at the library, at first it is loved by all, checked out constantly, and rarely spends a night on the library shelf. But over time it grows old and worn, and the children lose interest in its story. The book is sent to the library's basement where the other faded books live. How it eventually finds an honored place on a little girl's bookshelf-and in her heart-makes for an unforgettable story.
When Oliver finds a lost library book in his new bedroom, he decides to return it. But how do you find a mysterious hidden library? With the help of a new friend, of course . . .
And sometimes the book is a valued belonging who is involved in the adventures with the protagonist.
A book-loving bear sets off to see the world. She takes one special thing her Bear's Big Book of Being Wise. But when she meets different creatures - each needing her help - she discovers that books aren't just brilliant at fixing problems - they can also help you make new friends. And if you're lucky, books can take you to a very special place indeed... And there is a sequel, The Bear and Her Book There's More to See.
Some of these books are either not available anymore or are too expensive but most of them are on Youtube (see the links).
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