Sleepy Bear's Book Club - Day 12

Hi Book Buddies!

I hope you had a great holiday. I sure did. the pie Moosey-Moose and I made was delicious. And, I don't have to wash dishes anymore!

Well, I hope you had time to read Chapters 9 and 10. I am worried about Rob and why he carries sadness around with him. That was in Chapter 10. What do you think? Let me know what is your favorite part or your least favorite part of the story so far.

OK, for Monday and Tuesday, let's read Chapters 11 and 12.

Bye for now.

Your Book Buddy,

Sleepy Bear

Sleepy Bear Gets Mail!

Hi Boys and Girls,

Yesterday was one of my happiest days! I was reading my book when the mail man came. He had a letter for me! It was from my friends Big Bear and Scaredy Pup! They live in San Diego except they were in Florida visiting family. The letter is all the way from Florida. Can you find that state on the map? I asked Kathleen to help me. It's far far away! I took a picture of the letter so you can read it, too.

OK, well, back to my book. I'll write more later.

Bye,

Sleepy Bear

Sleepy Bear and Moosey-Moose Bake a Pie

Hi Friends,

Yesterday I baked a pie. Well, I had some help from Kathleen. And Moosey-Moose helped, too. I told him I would cut a slice for both of us because he might cut the slices too big and then there wouldn't be enough for everyone else.

I hope you have a Happy Thanksgiving!!!

Bye for now,

Sleepy Bear

Sleepy Bear Washes Dishes

Hi Boys and Girls,

I have been washing dishes to earn more allowance money so I can help pay for my phone bill. I never knew washing dishes would be this hard to do. It's not fun.

But I have not washed dishes all weekend. I did read The Tiger Rising today, too. We should read Chapters 9 and 10. I hope that is not too much work for you. Kathleen told me most kids are not in school this week.

Well, write soon.

Your friend,

Sleepy Bear

Sleepy Bear's Phone Bill!

Hi Friends,

Boy oh boy! You will never guess what happened to me. I got some bad news in the mail. Remember when I called my friends, Scaredy Pup and Bear in San Diego? And remember I said we talked on the phone for 3 hours. Well, Kathleen got the phone bill today. She was not very happy. She has to pay $248.36. That's a lot of money. I feel really bad now for costing her lots of money. Kathleen says I was not very responsible for talking so many hours on the phone at one time. I told her I miss my friends. She said we need to take turns calling each other and we need to write letters to each other, too. She said I can do extra chores around the house to help pay for the phone bill. I don't want to but maybe it is the right thing to do. What do you think?

I'm never going to talk that long on the phone again.

I'd better go wash the dishes now.

Bye,

Sleepy Bear

Sleepy Bear's Book Club - Day 11

Hi Book Buddies,

Did you read Chapter 7? Why doesn't Sistine like the town where she and Rob live? I am very curious about her. I wonder where she is from. I also wonder if Rob will tell her about the tiger in the cage. Do you think Rob is imagining it?

Well, let's read Chapter 8.

Oh, before I forget, be sure to read next week, too, even if you are not at school. I will still write in my blog.

Thanks for being in my book club.

Bye for now,

Sleep Bear

Sleepy Bear's Book Club - Day 10

Hi Book Buddies!

I agree with Natalie. I think Rob is being nice to Sistine because he wants to be friends with her. I think maybe he thinks he can help her some how or he trusts her. I wonder if he will tell Sistine about the tiger in the cage?

Let's read Chapter 7.

Kathleen has been to the Sistine Chapel in Italy. She says it is very beautiful. I've only seen pictures of it.

That's all for now,

Sleepy Bear

Sleepy Bear's Book Club - Day 9

Good Morning Book Club Buddies,

Did you read Chapter 6? I wonder why Rob helped Sistine if he thinks she does not like him? He is a really nice person. I am very curious about Sistine. I want to know more about her.

Did you look up the Sistine Chapel? What is it?

Did you look up the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

Read Chapter 7 today. I'm looking forward to reading your comments this afternoon.

Your Book Buddy,

Sleepy Bear

Sleepy Bear Eats Too Many Brownies

Hi Boys and Girls!

Boy oh boy! I'm feeling really sleepy this morning. Maybe I should not have eaten 5 brownies yesterday. But they were really delicious. I did find my friends' recipe but it still came out different. I think Scaredy Pup added some ingredients when no one else was looking! I will have to ask him. I will call him today.

I have to go now.

Your friend,

Sleepy Bear

Sleepy Bear Eats Brownies

Good morning Boys and Girls,

Look what Moosey-Moose and I made - brownies!!! They are so yummy-delicious! I'm proud of myself for making them, too. And, I was very happy that Moosey-Moose helped me. I need to call my friends in San Diego to tell them.

Have a good day at school. I'll write more later.

Your friend,

Sleepy Bear

Sleepy Bear Bakes Brownies - Yipppeee

Hi my friends,

I finally made brownies! And, my friend Moosey-Moose helped me. I was so happy to have his company in the kitchen. This is a picture of us mixing the ingredients in Kathleen's big fancy red mixer! It is really cool!

I'll write back later after I take the brownies out of the oven.

Bye for now,

Sleepy Bear

Sleepy Bear's Book Club - Day 8

Hi Book Club Buddies,

Who used Google to find out more about the Sistine Chapel? Isn't it a beautiful place? Kathleen has been there with her husband. They have pictures, too.

We should all be reading Chapter 6 now. Do you think you can read Chapter 7, too? If you can, go ahead. I will write again this afternoon with some questions.

Later today I plan to make brownies. Wish me luck!

Your Book Buddy,

Sleepy Bear

Sleepy Bear's Book Club - Day 7

Hi Boys and Girls,

The Tiger Rising is really getting exciting! You should have read Chapter 5 by now. If you have not read Chapter 5 yet, then be sure to read it on Thursday. OK?

I don't know why Rob has that rash. I'm wondering about that, too. I hope it is not serious. I wonder if he is going to get into trouble because he left his house when he was not supposed to.

Thanks for writing your nice comments and questions.

Your book buddy,

Sleepy Bear

Sleepy Bear Has Blog Advice

Hi Boys and Girls,

How are you this morning? Are you happy to have the day off? Do you remember why today is a holiday for schools and some businesses? Write back and tell me if you don't remember and I will tell you why we celebrate Veterans' Day.

But, before you comment again, I want to remind you about safety. When you use the computer it is very important to follow these three rules:

1. Never tell your last name to anyone.
2. Never tell your phone number to anyone.
3. Never tell your address to anyone.

Moosey-Moose is going to remind kids about these 3 rules, too. We both want you to use the computer safely. If you have questions, you can ask me or you can ask an adult who lives with you.

Your friend,

Sleepy Bear

Sleepy Bear's Book Club - Day 6

Hi Book Buddies!

I'm really liking this book. My favorite part so far is when Rob goes to the principal's office and he thinks he's in trouble but he's not! That surprised him.

I feel sorry for Rob, too, because something is bothering his legs. I wonder what it is.

Have you finished your assignments from my blog day 5? I hope so.

Tomorrow we will read chapter 5. Be sure to ask questions!

By for now,

Sleepy Bear

Sleepy Bear's Book Club - Day 5

Hi Boys and Girls,

I hope you got a chance to read this weekend. I know I did. But if you didn't, that's OK. Make sure you read tomorrow so you don't get behind. Are you taking your book with you wherever you go?

Here is you assignment. In Chapter 3 Rob meets Sistine. She's the new girl at school. Go to google and look up the Sistine Chapel. It is a very famous church in Italy. I think you will like it.

Do you like the new girl? Why or why not?

In Chapter 4 Rob talks about Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. That is a very famous city. Try to find it on a map.

Do you know what the Liberty Bell is? If you don't go to Google and find a picture.

Did Sistine really put her foot in her mouth? Re-read chapter 4 to find out.

Be sure to write comments to me if you have any questions. Let me know how you like the story, too. I'm really liking it!

I will give you a new assignment tomorrow.

Your book buddy,

Sleepy Bear

Sleepy Bear's Book Club - Day 4

Hi Boys and Girls,

Sorry I have not written in a few days. I got sick with the flu. I was so sick I didn't even feel like reading.

Let's read chapters 3 and 4. On Sunday I will write again and ask you some questions about the chapters. If you have questions, be sure to write a comment to me so we can talk about it.

I really do like this story. I wonder what Rob is going to do about the Tiger. Is the tiger real, I wonder? What do you think?

Happy reading!

Your friend,

Sleepy Bear

Sleepy Bear's Book Club - Day 3

Hi Book Buddies!

Are you enjoying the book? I am. Moosey-Moose is reading the book, too. I am very happy for him.

We should be reading chapter 2. Some of you have already read chapter 3. That is OK. But promise you won't give anything away!

I'm going to read some more.

Your Book Buddy,

Sleepy Bear

Sleepy Bear's Book Club - Day 2 Night

Hi Boys and Girls!

I am so excited you are in my book club! I really like the story. Moosey-Moose joined, too. We might have to help him. He does not read very much. That's OK. I don't mind helping him.

I agree with Natalie. The new girl is not nice to make fun of Rob's rash. What if she had the same problem? She would not like it if Rob teased her. I remember one time I had fleas. That was not fun. Some kids made fun of me. But, Kathleen got me some special soap and helped me get rid of them. She told me to ignore the mean kids. That's what I did.

Eric is already reading chapter 2. Who is else is reading chapter 2?

Zeena, it is a good thing for kids our age to drink hot chocolate but not the coffee. Besides, making a mocha is too messy. I will never do that again. Yes, I will make brownies. I'm reading the recipe and checking if I have all the ingredients. There are a lot! I need to remember to add chocolate chips. Yum!

I hope it does not rain tonight. Last night was scary. Moosey-Moose was really scared!

I am going to re-read chapter 2. Write soon.

Your book buddy,

Sleepy Bear

Sleepy Bear's Book Club - Day 2

Hi Boys and Girls,

Did you read chapter 1?

Do you know where the story takes place? At first I thought it was Kentucky. But then I re-read and found out that it takes place in a town called Lister. Do you know where that is?

It sounds like Rob and his dad are living in a motel. I feel sad for Rob because his mother died. I bet that is really hard for Rob. I wonder if he misses her?

Have you ever tried to not think about something like Rob does? I tried to not think about how much I miss my friends, Bear and Scaredy Pup. I was not very good at not thinking about them.

That reminds me, I need to make brownies!

Let's read chapter 2 today. I can't wait to hear from you and how you like the story so far. Do you have questions, too?

Your book buddy,

Sleepy Bear

Sleepy Bear's Book Club

Good morning again!

I finally cleaned up my mocha mess. I will never try that again.

Are you ready to start our book club? I am! And I am very excited. Our first book together is The Tiger Rising by Kate DiCamillo. Let's read the first chapter today.

Remember your strategies.

1. Re-read if you don't understand.

2. Ask yourself questions about what you read.

Have fun!

Your book buddy,

Sleepy Bear

Sleepy Bear Makes a Mocha

Good morning Friends,

I was up late last night planning for our book club. I started to get very sleepy but I had lots of work to do.

I know Kathleen likes to have a coffee drink while she works and reads. Sometimes she makes a mocha. I thought I would make one, too. She always looks so cozy when she reads and sips her hot drink.

I've watched her make one a million times. It's really easy. All she does it put chocolate syrup in the cup and some coffee and some milk and some whippy cream.

But then things went crazy. Everything happened so fast! The coffee was dripping out of the machine, the milk was foaming out of the tin cup, the syrup dripped everywhere and the whippy cream was spraying all over the kitchen counter! And not much got into my cup. That was the worst part.

What a mess. No mochas for me.

I have to go now.

Your book buddy,

Sleepy Bear

Sleepy Bear Bakes Brownies

Hi Boys and Girls,

Yesterday I talked on the phone with my friends Bear and Scaredy Pup. First we talked for 1 hour. Then we talked for a second hour!











Then we talked for a third hour! We had a lot to talk about. I asked Bear about the recipe. He told me where to find it. I will look for it tomorrow.

I asked what they were doing. He said they were enjoying the sunshine.









Finally, we said good-bye. But we promised we would talk on the phone again.

I sure miss my friends. I felt sad hanging up the phone. But at the same time, I felt happy because Bear and Scaredy Pup made me laugh and they cheered me up.







Before I look for the recipe for brownies again, I am going to get my book for the book club. I have to decide how many pages we will read each day. I am very excited to get started!

I will chat with you again soon.

Your book club buddy,

Sleepy Bear

Hi Boys and Girls,

Yesterday I talked on the phone with my friends, Bear and Scaredy Pup. We talked for a long time.

Sleepy Bear Bakes Brownies

Hi Boys and Girls,

I finally climbed up all the stairs and found the telephone.

But I could not reach it.

So, I decided to move a chair and climb on the seat.

But, I still could not reach the phone. So, I climbed up higher!

At last! I reached the phone. I made myself cozy and dialed the number to my friends, Bear and Scaredy Pup.

I was so happy to hear their voices. We chatted for 1 hour!!

Sleepy Bear Bakes Brownies

Hi Boys and Girls,

I still do not have a recipe for baking brownies. That is a good idea to use a post-it note to mark my favorite recipes. I will remember to do that next time. Maybe I will add chocolate chips, too. I love chocolate chips! Yummy!!

But for now, I will call my friends in San Diego. The phone is upstairs. They will be surprised to hear from me.

I will let you know what they tell me.

Your friend,

Sleepy Bear