Regarding the Fountain

Mom's notes: We hosted a water-themed neighborhood book club. I wondered how this one would do as a read-aloud, but if the kids sat close so they could look at the funny pictures and letters, it was a blast. I'm sure they will find this witty book even funnier when they're a little older and can follow all the puns on their own. I always enjoy books written in correspondence format, and Kate Klise makes this one extra hilarious!

Below are the fountain designs by Julia (6) and Gabe (4)

Sunrise Over Fire Rock Field

If you could be a dinosaur, what kind would you be?

Julia (6): "I would be the dinosaur with the long neck so I could see a lot of places and reach leaves and see what's coming after me."

Gabe (4): "I would be a T-Rex because I just like it."

Mom's notes: There's nothing extra note-worthy about this neighborhood book-club pick, but it was a fun read and dinosaur-crazed Gabe was wild about it!

My Father's Dragon

If you were setting out on an adventure like Elmer was, what would you pack in your backpack?

Julia (6): "I would pack a picture of my family, my nose whistle, and a bag of snacks of Hershey kisses."

Gabe (4): "Gum because I like it and he bringed gum to the tigers. And toys like my doggies and my fire fighters legos."

Mom's notes: This book was just the thing for our second read-aloud. It's simple, playful, imaginative, and endearing. I know the stories of Elmer and his dragon will be read and loved many times in this home.