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From: Emily Townsend <etownsend_at_wisc.edu>
Date: Mon, 16 Jun 2014 11:46:22 -0500
Today we begin our discussion of "No Monkeys, No Chocolate" by Melissa Stewart and Allen Young and illustrated by Nicole Wang (Charlesbridge, 2013). For the next few days we'll talk about the book itself. Please also consider questions you have for Melissa Stewart who will be joining our discussion at CCBC-net mid-week. We're so happy she is willing to take questions.
I hope everyone has had the opportunity to read Melissa's book. I found so much to appreciate and enjoy in "No Monkeys, No Chocolate" from structure to content. I especially like the multi-leveled text. One can easily use this book as a read-aloud in a group of children by reading only the larger text. I also like how this larger text follows a familiar pattern. I'm sure this regular rhythm appeals to kids, and I also think it's a great opportunity to teach kids about cause and effect. I appreciate how the smaller text on the pages gives a deeper yet still highly accessible explanation of each larger-text statement. And, of course, the bookworms reinforce the ideas with humor. Also, I find this book such an engaging way to discuss environmental science and biology topics such as habitats, ecosystems, and sustainability.
Have folks had a chance to read "No Monkeys, No Chocolate" with kids or use it in a classroom? What do you find particularly engaging about the book? Let us know.
Date: Mon, 16 Jun 2014 11:46:22 -0500
Today we begin our discussion of "No Monkeys, No Chocolate" by Melissa Stewart and Allen Young and illustrated by Nicole Wang (Charlesbridge, 2013). For the next few days we'll talk about the book itself. Please also consider questions you have for Melissa Stewart who will be joining our discussion at CCBC-net mid-week. We're so happy she is willing to take questions.
I hope everyone has had the opportunity to read Melissa's book. I found so much to appreciate and enjoy in "No Monkeys, No Chocolate" from structure to content. I especially like the multi-leveled text. One can easily use this book as a read-aloud in a group of children by reading only the larger text. I also like how this larger text follows a familiar pattern. I'm sure this regular rhythm appeals to kids, and I also think it's a great opportunity to teach kids about cause and effect. I appreciate how the smaller text on the pages gives a deeper yet still highly accessible explanation of each larger-text statement. And, of course, the bookworms reinforce the ideas with humor. Also, I find this book such an engaging way to discuss environmental science and biology topics such as habitats, ecosystems, and sustainability.
Have folks had a chance to read "No Monkeys, No Chocolate" with kids or use it in a classroom? What do you find particularly engaging about the book? Let us know.
--
Emily Townsend, Librarian
Cooperative Children's Book Center
School of Education, University of Wisconsin-Madison
4290 Helen C. White Hall
600 N. Park Street
Madison, WI 53706
608-890-0258
etownsend_at_wisc.edu
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