“The Strange Visitor” –Sleepy Bear’s Halloween Story

Hi Book Buddies,

Just like I promised, I’m back with my hot cocoa with goo-gobs of whippy cream and more candy corns on top. Oh, and my cookie!

My best friend, Moosey-Moose is joining me tonight.

The story begins with an old lady sitting by herself at home. She is sewing and she wants company.

 

 

 

Little by little, a person comes through her door. First his legs and feet.

 

 

 

I like the pattern in this story. It is easy to make predictions about what the puppet man will say next.

 

Then his body and arms came through the door. Then his head.

I was scared so Moosey-Moose sat next to me.

 

 

And guess what the creepy puppet man said next?

Well, I won’t tell you. Maybe you will want to read the book at home. If you do, I hope you write to me and tell me what the creepy man said to the old lady.

Moosey-Moose, did you like this story?

This is a super creepy story! It was like taking an adventure, inside of a book! And you know I like adventures. Maybe I can join you for your next Halloween story.

Of course you can, Moosey-Moose. I like having you read with me, especially when the story is scary.

I really like your hot cocoa with goo-gobs of whippy cream! The cookie was yummy, too.

Book Buddies, I hope you liked this story.

Your Book Buddy,

Sleepy Bear

Sleepy Bear’s Book for Halloween!

Hi Book Buddies,

I have a new book to read for Halloween! It is called Tales of Mystery and Magic. This book has seven different stories from seven different countries. The first one I am going to read is called, “The Strange Visitor” and it is from Scotland.

 

I chose this one because my best friend, Moosey-Moose, went to Scotland. I hope he likes it.

 

 

I am all ready with my special Halloween mug. Kathleen filled it with hot cocoa and goo-gobs of whippy cream. She also put candy corn candies on top! YUM! And, I have my Halloween cookie to munch on while I read in front of the fireplace. I hope you join me!

Oh, if you want to get a copy of the book to read at home, ask an adult to help you go to the Barefoot Books website. Here is the link: http://www.barefootbooks.com/shop/?bf_affiliate_code=000-0bg1-4977

Check back later and read with me.

Your Book Buddy,

Sleepy Bear

Sleepy Bear Reads the Last Pages of Paolo’s Adventures

Hi Book Buddies,

I just finished reading Paolo’s Adventures.

Wow! Poor Paolo. He really did have an adventure. First, he was born without any humans to take care of him. Then he had trouble breathing and he couldn’t run and play. Then he was rescued but taken to a scary place for surgery. But then he met a new friend named Teddy.

Thank goodness for Teddy to help Paolo be less afraid with all the doctors in a strange place.

Yippy! Paolo get’s his cast taken off! And the best part is now Paolo can run and play without getting tired.

 

 

 

The doctors did a great job fixing his ribs. Now Paolo’s lungs have room to move in and out. That’s what helps Paolo breathe.

Paolo didn’t have to go back to living on his own.

 

 

He was adopted. That means a people family took him home to live with them. Paolo’s brother and sisters were living with other nice people, too.

 

 

 

I really liked reading about Paolo and his adventure. I hope maybe one day I can meet Paolo in person! But for now, I have his book to read and re-read!

 

 

 

 

Thanks again to Carolyn Banguero for giving Kathleen this book so I can share it with all my Book Buddies.

My next book is going to be one about mystery and magic because Halloween is only a few weeks away. I hope you join me!

Your Book Buddy,

Sleepy Bear

Sleepy Bear Reads More about Paolo’s Adventures

Hi Book Buddies,

I am so glad it’s cloudy outside and rainy. Days like this are perfect for staying indoors with a good friend, like a book! Today, my friend is Paolo’s Adventures.

Paolo is the kitty that was rescued because he needed surgery. It’s a little bit sad because he had to leave his brother and sisters. And scary for Paolo, too, because he didn’t know about people at first.

 

 

I like the way Paolo describes people for the first time. He said they have fur only on the tops of their heads! That’s funny!

 

 

 

I also live with cats. Three of them! They like to play with fake mice just like Paolo on page 11. Oh, and I live with one dog named Tsavo. Some of you have met her before.

 

 

Tsavo like to play with the fake mice before the cats get to them. I’m very happy we don’t have REAL mice!

This is Tsavo. Sometimes she likes to read with me.

 

 

Poor Paolo. He got moved around a lot. I think he was in a truck but he didn’t know that. Look at page 12. Do you think he is inside of a truck?

 

 

 

On page 18 Paolo’s friend, Teddy, tells Paolo about the white coat he has to wear. One of the cats I live with, Angelo, had to wear a cast on his leg. He broke two bones. He was not very happy that summer. Tsavo is feeling sorry for Paolo. I will try to cheer her up.

 

 

 

I hope you like reading Paolo’s Adventures with me. Remember, if you want to get your own copy of this book, tell an adult to go to the author’s website. Here is the link: http://paolosadventures.com

Check back later and we can finish the book together.

Your Book Buddy,

Sleepy Bear

Sleepy Bear Reads A New Book!

 

HI Book Buddies,

My reading and writing teacher, Kathleen, went to the Northwest Bookfest over the weekend. She met a whole bunch of authors who write children’s books.

I had a cold so I had to stay home. But, Kathleen brought home some books for me to read and share with my Book Buddies!

The first one I want to share with you is about a kitty named Paolo.

 

The name of the book is Paolo’s Adventures by Carolyn Banguero and illustrated by Betsy Schairer.

 

 

 

Paolo is a kitten that was born with injured ribs and that made it hard for him to breathe. This book tells the story about his adventure to get healthy!

 

 

Ms. Banguero autographed her book for me! I feel super special. She wrote, “Happy Reading”. Kathleen says that to her students and me, too.

 

 

 

I have my hot chocolate with goo-gobs of whippy cream. That means I’m all ready to start reading! I hope you join me.

 

 

 

If you want to get your own copy of this picture book then you first need to ask an adult to help you. Tell them I told you about the book and this is the link to the author’s website:  http://paolosadventures.com

Check back tomorrow and I’ll tell you about the parts I have read so far.

Your Book Buddy,

Sleepy Bear

Sleepy Bear’s Early Morning Reading

Hi Book Buddies,

I hope you are having a great school week. I’m reading more of my book, THIS IS THE TEACHER, by Rhonda Gowler Greene.

Oh No! All kinds of mayhem is happening in the classroom. Cupcakes are flying through the air.

 

 

 

 

The janitor came to help but he slipped on cupcakes on the floor and then the ants got mixed in, and the snake, too!

 

 

 

 

Uh oh! Now books are tumbling off the book shelves. I hope they don’t land on the cupcakes on the floor with the ants and the snake!

 

 

I’m looking ahead to my next book to read. Do you have a recommendation?

Your Book Buddy,

Sleepy Bear

Sleepy Bear Reads a Back-to-School Book!

Hi Book Buddies,

Welcome back to school! I hope you had a fun summer.

Today I am reading a picture book about a teacher who thinks she is all ready for school! My reading and writing teacher, Kathleen, read this book to her students when she taught in a classroom. Her students really liked the story and all the funny things that happen to the teacher.

The book is called, THIS IS THE TEACHER, by Rhonda Gowler Greene and illustrated by Mike Lester.

 

 

 

 

“This is the teacher all ready for school.”

 

 

 

I have a prediction. I think the teacher is not going to be ready for school. But I wonder why. Do you know?

 

Uh Oh! The students were very impatient. That means they did not wait quietly before they entered the classroom.

 

 

 

Everything in the classroom went crashing to the floor! I don’t think the teacher was ready for that.

I hope you read along with me. Check back tomorrow and I’ll tell you more about the story and what happens to the teacher.

Have a great day!

Your Book Buddy,

Sleepy Bear