Month: December 2016

A wonderful selection of picture book recommendations by Dylan Teut

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Iggy Loo

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Title: Iggy Loo 

Author: Maria Ashworth

Illustrator: Sunny Choi

Published: Spork, November 1, 2016

Themes/Topics: Holidays, Traditions, Love & Friendship

Opening:    

 Iggy Loo loved this time of year when he felt the water swish between his flippers.  The holiday box had been carried from the closet since the little redhead was born.

Brief Synopsis: Every holiday season, Iggy gets excited when the box is taken from the closet because he knows…it’s time. Yes, that special time of year again when he gets reunited with the little redhead and all her holiday traditions. Iggy’s view of the world is limited since he can only see from inside his snow globe, but he lives vicariously through his little redhead friend. Even though he feels loved, Iggy longs for experiences outside his water filled dome. One day, Iggy gets what he wished for; although it is not exactly how he had hoped it would be, it all turns out even better than imagined. Iggy Loo and the little redheads continue their holiday love; honoring old traditions and creating new ones too.

Why I Like This Book:   This is a charming book about an adorable, endearing, little penguin named Iggy Loo that is bound to be a holiday favorite. Snow globes have an enchanting quality about them. As a little girl, I was ALWAYS  drawn to them, and I couldn’t wait to shake them up and watch all the magic happen.  I’ve been collecting snow globes since I was probably the age of the little redhead.  This tradition was passed on by my mother – my very own redhead, and now I have a new tradition to pass along too. Iggy Loo, I LOVE YOU!

 Iggy Loo:  http://amzn.to/2gDXWxJ

Extensions for the book: 

Primary Upper Elementary/Secondary
Read Aloud. Tier II Vocabulary Words
Sequencing of Activities Vocabulary Word Maps
Iggy Loo See Sentences Dialogue Creations Between Characters
Picture Word Inductive Lesson Tone & Mood Word Identifiers
Word Sorts With “OO” rimes Persuasive Paragraphs (why not to throw it out)
Verb Snow Globes Characterization Webs
Story Map Point of View

Iggy Loo Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-XkljGFUXM

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 I am fortunate enough to be part of a fabulous group of bloggers who enjoy reviewing picture books.  Accompanying each review are extensions – resources and/or activities. Interested in seeing more: To view a complete list of the plethora of books that have already been reviewed, click here on Susanna Leonard Hill’s FABULOUS website!