Happy Wednesday My Friends

It is raining (cats and dogs) as the old saying says here in the midwest today.  It is a good day to find my favorite armchair, a soft blanket, a cup of green tea, and a really good book and spend the afternoon reading.  I might just do that in a bit.  It sounds like a good thing to do.  Hope you will enjoy a good book today wherever you are.  I hope you will share in the comment section what you are reading or what your children or grandchildren are reading. :)

Today I want to start reviewing some fall and Halloween books.  Children love books about Halloween and there are many of them out there.  Check out the library and your favorite bookstore for displays or more ideas for great Halloween books.

I am going to review one today which is a fun book and teaches a good lesson too and it doesn't have to be considered a Halloween book but I always read it to my students at Halloween time.

Miss Nelson is Missing

by

Harry Allard

The kids in ROOM 207 are taking advantage of their teacher's good nature until one day she disappears and they are faced with a substitute. The kids are just terrible until they are faced with their vile new substitute. The kids do not like the substitute, Viola Swamp who looks like a witch and acts like one too.  She gives them all kinds of homework and she never gives them a story hour.

The children do not like Viola Swamp and wish that Miss Nelson would return.  Will Miss Nelson return?  The kids hope everyday that she will.

This book teaches a good lesson, Treat others as you want to be treated,The Golden Rule and how to respect each other.  As a parent and a grandparent this is a great way to teach children about how to treat teachers, parents, etc. with respect.  The author does a great job with this book and children love it.  It is a classic.  There are two other books about Miss Nelson written by Harry Allard.  Also, on youtube there is a reading of the book too.  This is just a great book to share with children.  Check it out when you can and share a teachable moment with your children or grandchildren. :)

See you soon with another great fall or Halloween book.  Enjoy this great book and Happy Reading!!!!