2011年1月1日土曜日
BR 2-18: Father bear goes fishing
By the way, mother bear and baby bear in the forest. They went to look for father bear. Then, they could meet. He had a lot of fish in his bucket. There were big, middle, and small fish like a family. This book was easy to read. I recommend it.
Randell, B. (1993). Father Bear goes fishing. New Zealand: Nelson Price Milburn Ltd.
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BR 2-17: Baby Bear goes fishing
Then, baby bear also wanted to go with him, so mother bear decided to go with them, and help them. They took the net. Then, they went down to the river. They tried to catch the fish. The father bear couldn't get the fish, but baby bear got a lot of fish. So, father bear was surprised. After that, they went home with fish. They ate fish. I like this story, because it was fun, and baby bear is cute.
Randell, B. (1974). Baby Bear goes fishing. New Zealand: Nelson Price Milburn Ltd.
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BR 2-16: House-hunting
One day, mother bear told them her plan. She wanted to live the bigger house than their house. There wasn't room for play. So, she suggested them to find a big cave. In the morning, they went into the forest to look for a new house.
They wanted to live in a big and warm cave. The baby bear found some cave, but it was too small or big. Then, father bear suggested going in the hills by the river. After that, they found really nice house. It is big and warm. In addition, they can fish in the river, and there are honey, and three beds. They liked this house, so they moved in there soon. This book was not so funny, but I like it.
Randell, B. (1994). House-hunting. New Zealand: Nelson Price MilburnLtd.
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BR 2-15: Blackberies
One day, they went to the forest to look for the blackberries. They take own baskets. Father’s basket is so big. Mother's is middle. Baby's is small.
They found blackberries. There are a lot of blackberries. The baby bear really loves it. Then, he unappeased from his parents. So his parents look for him. They found him, but there aren't blackberries in his basket, because he has already eaten them. I like this story. It was fun. I want to eat blackberries.
Randell, B. (1974). Blackberries. New Zealand: Nelson Price Milburn Ltd.
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BR 2-14: The Sun and the Wind
Then, they showed their power each other. First, the wind tried to take a coat off, but she couldn't. After that, the sun tried to take a coat off. The sun could off. The sun won this game. The wind made him cold, but the sun made him warm. So, a man took his coat off. I thought this book is interesting.
Mackinnon, M. (2007). The Sun and the Wind. London: Usborne publishing Ltd.
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2010年12月25日土曜日
BR 2-13: The tennis match
Next, she could hit the ball, but it was out. She isn't good at tennis. After that, tiger suggested to hit softer. Finally, she could hit the ball, and went in. Everyone be glad without the giraffe. This story was not so interesting, but easy to read.
Michaels, J. (2004). The Tennis Match. Australia: Macmillan Education Australia Pty Ltd.
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BR 2-12: Goldilocks and the three bears
They relax in the living room with reading some books on their sofa front of the fireplace. Father bears reading a newspaper. Then, they start to eat breakfast. It looks like a cup of soup. After that, they go out side to walk in the forest. By the way, there is a bad girl.
Her name is Goldilocks. She was wearing blue one-piece and red shoes. She found the bear's house, and their breakfast. Next, she ate it, and likes it. She tries to sit on the chair, but she doesn't like it.
Then, she found nice chair, but she had broken it. After that, she went to their bed room. Then, she slept long time. After that, the bear family came back their house. The father found breakfast which was eaten by someone. Then, baby bear found broken chair and Goldilocks on his bed. Finally, she runs away. This story is easy to read, and colorful, so I recommend this book.
Sims, L. (2007). Goldilocks and the Three Bears. London: Usborne Publishing Ltd
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2010年11月29日月曜日
BR 2-11: The Fox and the Stork
One day, he had a good idea. He passed an invitation to her. He invited her for dinner. She was so hungry. So she went his house to eat dinner with him.
The fox made soup. He poured it into wide bowls. She couldn't eat it, because her bill is long. She tried to eat it many times, but she couldn't eat it. Then, he said "you looks don't like it" and he took her soup.
Next day, she asked him to dinner. She also made soup. She poured it into tall jars. He couldn't eat it, because he hasn't long bill. Then, he was angry.
Mackinnon, M. (2007). The Fox and the Stork. London: Usborne Publishing Ltd.
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2010年11月20日土曜日
BR 2-10: The RUNAWAY PANCAKE
One day, the mother made pancakes for breakfast for them. Everyone like pancakes. First, she mixed flour, milk, and eggs. Then, she put them into a frying pan. After that, she tried to turn the pancake over. However, the pancake didn't want to be eaten. So it rushed out of the room.
The mother made the kids to catch it. The kids ran. When the pancake ran around the house, the dog looked it. The dog wanted to eat it, so he ran after it. When it ran into the grasses, it met a rabbit. She also wanted to eat it, so she joined to run after it. When it ran near the lake, it met a duck. She also wanted to eat it. So she joined to run after it. When it ran near the farmyard, a cat saw it. She thought that it is game, and she wanted to join with them. When it ran near the farm, it met a goat. He also wanted to eat it, so he ran after it. When it ran, it met a fox. The fox asked it that why everyone is chasing you. It couldn't stop, so it didn't answer.
Next, the pancake rode on a kite. It landed at the edge of a forest. There were a pig, crows, apple trees, and a lot of angry trees. The pig guided it in the forest. Then, everyone running after it even now, so it entered in the pen of pig. Finally, it was eaten by pig. Everyone got angry with the pig.
I thought the pancake is so poor, because it ran after by everyone, and be eaten by pig. This is a sad story. I didn't expect such a story. I felt a little sad. The illustration is so pretty, so I chose this book.
Mackinnon, M. (2006). The RUNAWAY PANCAKE. London: Usborne Publishing Ltd.
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BR 2-09: There Was A Crooked Man
One day, he walked in the forest. There were some birds, and a butterfly. He found a crooked sixpence on a chair. Then he entered a pet shop. He bought a black cat which is crooked.
After that, they went his home. The cat caught a white crooked mouse. They lived together. His house is also crooked. It looks so unique.
He was reading a book on the chair in his garden. The cat chased the mouse. His garden is pretty. There are some trees, flowers, grasses, orange juice on a small table, and a chair. It looks comfortable.
Next, he felt hungry. He wanted to eat grilled fish, so he cooked crooked fish. He was looking forward to eat it, but his cat took it away, so he was so angry. He chased his cat, but he couldn't find his cat. He smelled fish. So he followed it.
He arrived at his crooked shed. He entered his shed, and he found the fish. There were a lot of kittens. They are his cat’s kittens. His cat fed her kittens.
I like this story, because it is a heartwarming story. I felt love of motherhood. At first, I thought the cat was going to eat fish, but it was different. The cover is not so cute, but I felt happy after I read this book. So I want you to read this book.
Punter, R. (2009). There Was A Crooked Man. London: Usborne Publishing Ltd.
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2010年11月12日金曜日
BR 2-08: How Elephants lost their Wings
A long time ago, elephants could fly. They flew any places. They flew high in the sky and down to the ground. They flew around the world. Sometimes, the gods rode on their backs.
They invited the elephants to their house. Then, the elephants enjoyed eating grapes, and other fruits. After that, they slept long time. During they was sleeping, the gods took away the elephants wings. They gave the wings for the peacocks and the banana trees.
The elephants woke up. They noticed about their wings. They were so angry, but they didn't get their wings again. In addition, they never flew again. They enjoy playing in the river.
This story is funny. I didn't expect this story from a cover.
Sims, L. (2007). How Elephants lost their Wings. London: Usborne Publishing Ltd.
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2010年11月8日月曜日
BR 2-07: Claver Rabbit and the Wolves
One day, Claver Rabbit was trapped. She was in the middle of some wolves. The big wolf was going to eat her for dinner. She looks a little scaring. She asked him to wait a few minutes.
Then, she suggested him to see her dance, but the big wolf wanted to eat her, so he didn't allow. However, a little wolf said that he want to see her dance. So she started to dance. First, she tapped her foot. Second, she sang La, la, la. After that, she made those wolves to copy her. All the wolves enjoyed to stomped their feet.
She continued to sing her song. Then, they were dancing for a long time. They turned around. The big wolf said that this is easy for us. So she suggested turning faster. In addition, she sang it faster and faster. The wolves stomped their feet. They turned around and around. One little wolf was dizzy.
While, Clever Rabbit danced into the long grass. She said that keep dancing! She continued sing her song. The wolves fell on the ground. The big wolf asked that where is that rabbit, but she has already run away. In addition, the wolves were too dizzy to chase him.
Do you like this story? I like it! It is interesting. She is clever.
Davidson, S. (2008). Clever Rabbit and the Wolves. London: Usborne Publishing Ltd
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2010年10月25日月曜日
BR 2-06: King Midas and the Gold
One day, he met an old man who was wearing white one-piece without a sleeve, sandals, and brown hair band. He has long mustache. He hasn't hair. He couldn't find his house, so King Midas helped him to find his house. He could meet his son.
His son looks so young as if a grandson. He has gold hair. He is wearing light blue one-piece, sandals, and leaves coronet. The old man told the King his son is a god who can give him a wish. He can some grapes changed into some wines.
The King likes gold, so the god changed the King's stick to gold. If the King touched something, the god turns to gold. He touched his place, and it turned to gold. There are a variety of delicious dinners. He touched them, then that turned to gold too. He doesn't want the god to do that.
The god told him there is a secret river in the hill. The King walked a very long way. He looks hot. At last, he found the river, and he washed his body. This story was so-so. The last was not enough.
Frith, A. (2008). King Midas and the Gold. London: Usborne Publishing Ltd.
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BR 2-05: The Owl and the Pussycat
I read The Owl and the Pussycat. The illustration is cute, so I chose this book. I am going to introduce about this book. The main character is Owl and Pussycat. Owl looks male, and Pussycat looks female. One day, they decided to go to the sea with a green boat. They brought some honey, and plenty of money, wrapped up in a five pound note. In addition, the Owl had his guitar.
At night, they looked up to the stars in the boat, and then he began to sing a song and played his guitar. The pussycat felt comfortable. He made a love song for her. "What a beautiful pussy you are!” She looks confusing.
Then, she looked sea and her face. He continued his love song. There are few fish and a lot of beautiful stars. He made her happy. She praised him and his song.
After that, she suggested to marry. He thought about ring. Then, they sailed away. There is some sea gull. For a year and a day, they enjoyed fishing, singing, watching the sea, chatted, rainy, and snowy, sunny, storm, watching the stars, and reading a book.
Next, they arrived one land. There are a lot of trees, colorful bird, and fruits and so on. It looks like a jungle. They walked around. Then, they found one pig. He wears a ring at his nose. So she wanted him to exchange a coin and his ring. She asked him to do that. He said OK. The Cat and Owl are so happy, and then took it away.
They were married next day, by the turkey that lives on the hill. There are a lot of pretty flowers. They ate dinner. After that, hand in hand, on the beach with sunset. They danced by light of the moon with a crab and some starfish.
They enjoyed happy life. After I read this book, I felt so happy and warm. They love each other. The Owl is a romantic. I want a boyfriend like him. I wish their happiness.
Lear, E. (2008). The Owl and the Pussycat. London: Usborne Publishing Ltd.
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2010年10月17日日曜日
BR 2-04: The Old Woman who lived in a Shoe
First, there was an old shoe in the park. An old woman, and a lot of children stayed in the shoe. In the yard, there are apple tree, pear tree, toys, and playground equipments. They look so fun, and smile. But, the old woman is confusing.
One of the room, there are boys and girls who wearing the costumes: cowboy, Indian, rabbit, which, queen, thief and pirate. They enjoyed that. In the kitchen, Gwen and Stan eating a large chocolate cake. Near the door, Sean and Tom playing remain wear their shoes. So, it's so dirty. There are some vases which they brought from the garden. At the bed room, there are Jasmine, Jeremy, Sandeep, and Grace playing with cushions on their bed. Another space, Ying, Yasmin, Jacob, and Joe playing in the box, rocket, on the light.
The shoe is too full. So, the old woman looking for another shoe to shoes store. She went all shies stores, but she couldn't find good shoes. That is why, she walked to home. She heard a cry of someone. It is a huge giant. He needed help, because a crab caught his toe. Then, the old woman took hold and pulled it off.
The giant appreciated her, and gave her his huge shoes, because she wanted his huge shoes. Finally, all of the children could their room to have fun. That's all! Did you like it? I love this book the best. I want to stay this shoe. I want you to read this book, because it is so funny, cute, and makes me happy.
Punter, R. (2008). The Old Woman who lived in a Shoe. London: Usborne Publishing Ltd.
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BR 2-03: The Lion and the Mouse
When the lion fall a sleep, a tale of mouse tickled his nose. So he woke up. Then, he was so angry, and he is going to kill her. He raised his hand, and opened his mouth. So, she asked him to don't kill her. In addition, she said she can save him to the lion. Next, he laughed, because he didn't believe that. She is too small.
One day, the lion walked around a tree. Then, he walked into a net. He wants someone to help. He screamed. After that, the mouse heard his voice. She was eager to encourage for him. Then, she bit the ropes. Finally, he was free. Then, he said sorry to her. He thought, even little friends can be nice friends. They got along with each other.
I like this book, because they are so cute. In addition, this story is plain, so easy to understand. I am going to recommend this book. If you found it, you should read it.
Mackinnon, M. (2008). The Lion and the Mouse. London: Usborne Publishing Ltd.
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2010年10月16日土曜日
BR 2-02: Stone Soup
One day, the man walked with his dog. He found a cottage, and then knocked it. An old woman opened the door. The old man asked her to rest here for a while, but she didn't allow. He didn't give up, and told her what he can make a good soup from a stone.
She wanted to look it, so she put water into a pot on the fire. Then, he added a special stone. After that, the soup bubbled. Then, he tasted it, and he recommended her to add an onion. So she put chopped an onion into a pot.
After that, he tasted it again, and he advised her to add a potato. So she put chopped potato into the pot. He tasted again, and then he told her to add some meat. So she put chopped some meat into the pot. He put it into a bowl.
Next, she tried to eat the soup. She likes this soup. He smiled, and washed the stone and put it in his pocket. She didn't notice this trick. She believed his lie about special stone. Finally, he and his dog stay with her to eat soup for dinner. I thought he is clever. I also like this story.
Sims, L. (2009). Stone Soup. London: Usborne Publishing Ltd...
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2010年10月14日木曜日
BR 2-01: The Magic Porridge Pot
One day, she went to the forest, and she found some honey there. That makes her happy. Then, she met an old woman who looks so fat, and wearing the glasses. The woman was carrying an empty pot. Then, Hannah asked her to share the honey. The old woman said yes, and then shared it.
After that, the old woman asked her to eat porridge. Of course she said yes, but there is not porridge in her pot. Hannah was confusing. So, the woman told her one magic words "Cook pot, cook!” After that, the pot filled with hot porridge. Hannah was surprised.
Next, the woman told her another magic word "Stop pot, stop!” Then it stopped. They ate honey and porridge. It looks good. After that, the woman gave her the pot. Since she got the pot, she always ate porridge for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
One evening, a greedy boy walked with his dog near her house. He smelled the porridge, and watched how to make it, but he didn't watch how to stop it. He waited until she seep, then he stole the pot. He tried to do like a, but it didn't stop. The porridge covered with the ground.
She smelled porridge, so she went outside. Then she saw porridge on the street. She said the magic word "Stop pot, stop!" Finally, the pot stopped. She could get her pot back, and the pot had never stolen. How was it? I like this story, because it is funny! I want the pot.
Grimm, T.B. (2007). The Magic Porridge Pot. London: Usborne Publishing Ltd..
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2010年7月1日木曜日
BR 1-15: Brer Rabbit Down the Well
He came to a deep, dark well. He jumped into the bucket. But the bucket started to fall. The bucket fell and fell. Brer fox found him.
But Brer rabbit deceived Brer fox. He said he have catched some fish. Brer Fox loved fish. He forgot about eating Brer Rabbit. He turned the handle. The bucket came up. Brer Rabbit hopped out. Brer Fox got in. And Brer Fox fell and fell and fell. Brer rabbit looked down at Brer Fox. He laughed.
He thought where are the fish? In the river, said Brer rabbit. Brer Fox howled. But Brer Rabbit had walked away. It took Brer Fox a very long time to climb out.
I thought this story is very interesting!! It makes me laugh. The Brer Rabbit is the wiser than the Brer Fox.
Sims, L. (2009). Brer Rabbit Down the Well. London: Usborne publishing Ltd.
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2010年6月27日日曜日
BR 1-14: The Tortoise and the Eagle
He climbed onto a rock, jumped into the air and flopped onto his belly. He climbed up a tree, jumped into the air and landed splat in a puddle. He called to the eagle. He wants to be like the eagle. The eagle asks him to give something. He is going to give him his log and his apples. He agreed and He took the tortoise into the sky.
Up and up the eagle rose up through the clouds to the bright blue sky. The tortoise looked at the ground. It was a very long way down. He felt dizzy. But he doesn't like it up here. So the eagle took the tortoise back to the ground. The eagle told him the tortoise has no feathers and no wings. He is not made for flying.
The tortoise smiled. He watched the eagle go. He ate his apples. He sat on his log. And he no longer wanted to fly. I thought tortoise couldn’t fly, but he can something to do in the ground. And I thought the eagle is kind.Sims, L. (2009). The Tortoise and the Eagle. London: Usborne Publishing Ltd.
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