Brian Selznick

{My thoughts} – This is by far one of the cutest beginner reader and chapter books I have come across. It’s got the needed repetitive words to help young readers learn and visualize what they have been reading over and over throughout the pages.

The illustrations match the words within the pages perfectly. I thoroughly enjoyed reading and flipping through the pages of this book.

It is a well thought out beginner reader that I believe had the potential to pull young readers into the pages.

I recommend this book for any beginner readers as it has the potential to help them become bookworms in the future. Also, let’s not forget it’s about a baby monkey!!! Who doesn’t want to read about a baby monkey?!?!… (more)

This book is a beautifully crafted novel that blends storytelling with intricate illustrations to tell the tale of a young orphan named Hugo who lives in a Paris train station. As Hugo uncovers secrets about his father, an automaton, and a famous filmmaker, readers are drawn into a world of mystery, adventure, and discovery. In the classroom, teachers can use the novel to discuss themes such as perseverance, creativity, and the power of storytelling. The book also provides opportunities to explore connections between art forms, such as literature, film, and visual art, inspiring students to create their own multimedia projects or illustrations.… (more)