LISTEN TO MY TRUMPET

I am teeny bit disturbed by how many books I am buying, even when I am not buying books. I am supposed to be saving for college, remember? But anyway, a new book came in the mail yesterday, and I swear I don't remember ordering it (which might also be another sign of a problem), but I was really glad to get it, and read it, and I can't wait to share it with my fourth graders today.

LISTEN TO MY TRUMPET is the newest Gerald and Piggie. And it's another winner. Piggie has just gotten a new trumpet. And she can't wait to play it for Gerald. Who is all too happy to listen. But Piggie is not very good. In fact, she is downright awful- any elementary teacher who has sat through a beginning band concert can definitely appreciate Gerald's facial expressions! I won't give away the ending, but it's definitely classic Mo!

You gotta read this one (even if you aren't buying books)!

MO DOES IT AGAIN!

The latest Elephant & Piggie is out! And Mo has done it again! Another sure to delight the young set (and even my fourth graders, who have become total Elephant and Piggie-aholics!)

It's Happy Pig Day, and Piggie and her friends over the moon excited! It's the best day of the year to dance pig dances, sing pig songs, and eat pig food.

Gerald, however, is not quite so excited, in fact, he is feeling a little left out. He has a trunk, not a snout. He is gray, not pink. And he does not have hooves, like Piggie and her friends.

Only Gerald's good friend, Piggie, can convince him to join the celebration.

Don't miss the end pages on this one! I think they are some of the best yet!