BR 2-04: Soup with Obby

""Is it magic?" "Of course," said Obby,with a little chuckle."

Sam visited Obby's house with friends in tow. Obby is exotic animal what Sam met in wild wood before. They arrived Obby's house and entered in house. Obby was cooking something. It is chilly soup. They were afraid to eat the soup. Gradually Obby got in a bad mood... 

Ben gather up all his courage and eat the soup. Then something remarkable happened.

"It's lovely," "Like chocolate ice cream!" he said. Sam took a sip "No," she said."Jam rolypoly with custard. My favorite!" Jojo tried a spoonful. "Banana milkshake," she said firmly. Mouse tried,too. "You're all wrong," he said. "It's toffee fudge. I love toffee fudge!" 

"The soup is old family recipe. Want some more?" said Obby. "Yes, please!" said everyone.

When they finished eating soup, there is something strange about Obby. He was cowed by something. "Gong will be coming!!"" GO! GO, quickly!" said Obby. They run in a spin.
This story contenues next book...

Umansky Kaye(2001) Soup with Obby, England:Literacy land

[183 words]

BR 2-03:Hot Dog

“Dog is cool. In the Pool. ”

There is dog. Dog is hot no matter where. Dog goes yard where there is mom. But she drunk a cold juice. Dog goes farm where there are sheep. But they fleeced. Dog goes where there are boy, cat, pig, skunk… Finally, Dog goes where there is girl. Girl plays in pool. Dog could get in pool.

This story is short. But interesting because this story match rhyming words.

Coxe Molly(1998) Hot Dog. New York, America:Randam House. 

86 words

BR 2-02:Happy Birthday, Thomas!

““ Surprise ! ” says all Thomas’s friends. ”

Thomas and his friends work hard everyday. But oneday he does not want to work . That day is his birthday. He wants a party, with present, balloons, and silly hats. But his friends says “ We are busy so you MUST work today.” Tomas worked hard all day. Tomas sees his friends near the engine shed. No one says, “Happy birthday.” No one says a word about presents, balloons, or silly hats. At the end of day Thomas heads home. Sir Topham Hatt opens the doors to the dark shed. Thomas chugs inside. Light come on. “ Surprise!” say all Thomas’s friends. “ We were busy,” says Henry. “We were busy making a party for you !” says James. It is a wonderful party. There are present, balloons, and silly hats to wear. Happy birthday, Thomas!

I often plan my friends birthday surprise party because I want to see them smiles. I’m happy too when they looks surprise.



168 words

Awdry.W.Rev. (1990) Happy Birthday, Thomas! New York, America:Random House

BR 1-15: There Was A Crooked Man

There was a crooked man. He bought a crooked cat. They all lived together in a little crooked house. One day,he cooked  a crooked fish. His crooked cat could smell it and she shatched it off the dish. The crooked man was angry and he chased his cat outside. He couldn't see her anywhere. The man smelled something fishy. So he followed where it led... into his crooked shed. And there upon a sack... snuggled up against each other... were thirteen hungry kittens...and thier kind but crooked mother.

In this book, a cat come into. It is of little relevance to this story but, I am allergic to cats. So, I want come into dogs. I think I'm going to sneeze any time soon.

Russell Punter London : Usborne, 2009

[133 words]

BR 1-14:Nobody Got Wet.

A father got a boat. Everyone sat in the boat. And father pushed the boat out. But, he was stuck. Mother pulled father. She almost fall. The daughter pushed the boat. They went down the river. Nobody got wet. They had a picnic. It began to rain. But, nobody got wet. The boat floated away. Mother pulled the boat in. She did not get wet. It was time to go home. But,they take a water by bus, They got wet.

In this book, expression called "Nobody got wet " is repeated according to title many times.So, it phrase stay in my head. 

Hunt, Roderick.  Oxford University Press.: 2003

[112 words]

BR 1-13:The Genie in the Bottle

Once upon a time, there is a fisherman. One day, he went to fishing. He caught a old bottle. He pulled out the stopper and looked in.
"Empty." he said. And he threw it away. Suddenly, smoke poured out.
A genie burst through from bottle. "I'm hungry." He growled. "I'm going to EAT you !" The fisherman thought fast. " I have to get him back in the bottle." " You were inside this bottle ?" He asked. " Yes." Snapped the genie. The fisherman laughed.  " You'd never fit," he said. "Watch." said the genie. He whooshed back in..

I like genie of a disney's Aladdin. If genie came out from aladdin's lamp, I am delightful.

Rosie Dickins (2009)

[119 words]

BR 1-12:Baba Yaga The Flying Witch

This story is about a witch called Baba Yaga and a little girl called Tasha. Once upon a time, Tasha and her father lived in a far off land. Her mother died when she was very young. But, before she died, she gave her daughter a tiny doll. "Give the doll food and water if you are ever in danger". she said. "She will help you." A few years later, Tasha's father married again. But, the stepmother is mean. One day,Tasha send by stepmother to Baba Yaga's hut in the forest. BabaYaga is a witch ! Tasha gave a little piece of bread and sip of water to little doll. "Do not fear ! I will protect you." said the doll. Tasha arrived Baba Yaga's hut. Tasha got trapped and she encased in hut. But, Baba Yaga's cat and dog helped her. So. she could run away. She keeped running and she could arrived home. There is father waiting anxiously front of house. "Step mother sent me to Baba Yaga's hut." said Tasha. "Then it's time your stepmother left." said her father. And he threw her out of the house. She was never seen again.

When I was reading this story, I though that I don't believe witch but, Baba Yaga is so scary.
I'll be good from now on.

Susanna Davidson (2008)


[230 words]

BR 1-11:The Wish Fish

There are Bob and Bet. They live by the sea. They like fish. And Bob fishes all day.One day, he catches .. a magic fish ! The fish gives Bob and Bet three wishes."I wish to be rich" says,Bob. "I wish to be richer " says Bet.
"I wish  to be richer still !" she says. " Too greedy!" says the fish.

I thought that It's not good get greedy. I get greedy sometimes,too. But, it's not worth it.But, I wish I could get a lot of money.

Lesley Sims (2007)

[93 words]

BR 1-10:The Chilly Little Penguin

There was a chilly little penguin in North Pole. One day he found a box which looks so delicious, but he was too cold to eat. He asked his grandpa, grandma, and sister to get warmer. He tried skating and swimming, but he couldn't  be warm. He tried sliding the hill, so he could get warm. Finally, he open the box and eat something! Do you imagine what it is? It was ice cream, because he couldn't  eat it before. 

I thought he was cute and glutton. Here in Japan is summer now, so I want to eat ice cream when I read this book. I love ice cream. If you have favorite ice cream, please tell me. I want to try it someday. 

Russell Punter (2008)

[132 words]

BR 1-09:The Three Wishes

There was a old man and a old lady, and they were always hungry. One day, he helped a fairy, and the fairly gave three wishes to the man. He went back, and tell her that things. First, he said " I wish a sausage!", but his wife was angry about that. She said " what a silly wish" he angry, and said something to wish. Then the sausage stuck to her nose. She was angry more. He said a wish which is please separate her nose and the sausage. At last they finished wishing, but they were happy because there was a great sausage.  

When I was reading this book for the first time, I was surprise a little. An old lady nose and sausage was struck!! It was amusing story I thought. If my wishes can be true, I want to be like Miranda Kerr, and live in Hawaii with Cristiano Ronaldo. I want to live like that in the future.

Lesley Sims (2009)

[167 words]

BR 1-08 : BONES

We have 206 bones in body. The smaearsllest bones are inside our ears.The biggest bones are in our legs. A flat bones in the middle of your chest protects your heart.The bones of your face are part of your skull. It covers your brain like a helmet.

We are tigthly guarded by bones.

Think of your bones and say, "Thank you! "

Stephen Krensky (1999)

[66 words]

BR 1-07 :Surprise For A Prinsess

This a book that has the 3 good fairies

pulling together a birthday party for Briar Rose (Aurora)

The day of a Aurora's16th birthday.Fairies sent her to picking strawberries in Aurora. While she was gone, they planned...

"Let's have a party for Briar Rose," said Merryweather.
"With a cake!" said Fauna."And a dress fit for a princess," said Flora.Flora began to make the dress.She cut. She pinned. She trimmed.Merryweather tried to help.Fairies work up for Aurora like this.

This book turned out to be the perfect book for girls who like prinsess.

Jennifer Liberts Weinberg (2003)

[104 words]

BR 1-06 : I Love You Mama !

Christopher Robin informs Roo that tomorrow is Mother's Day.

Roo gets excited and exclaims he wants to give his Mama a surprise.Tigger overhears, and of course he loves surprises too!

Next thing you know Pooh, Owl, Eeyore, Piglet, and Rabbit

join with Christopher Robin,Tigger and Roo to throw a surprise party for Roo's Mama, Kanga.

This story have a warm feel to it and wonderful.

I would like someone to like this party.

This book is Step Into Reading seriese.

Isabel Gaines(2002)

[87 words]

BR:1-06 A Rat for Mouse

"This is what I want !" (P,7)

Mouse has Rat for a pet. Rat's name is Ricky.

Ricky become attached to only Mouse.

Ricky go so far as doing help his homework.

Oneday, Ricky bitten at Mouse's friend Ben.

Everyone says that due to Ricky.

Mouse which tries to protect Ricky desperately
despite a child is lovely.

Jenny Alexander (2001)

[62words]

BR 1-05: Catch The Bus

There are bear's family.
The cubs are sleep at 7 o'clock.

At 7; 00, Papa drink coffee and

he will soon going to work.

At 7;20, the school bus starts on it's way.

At 7;45, Brother and Sister are still in bed.

At 7;50, Mother angry to thire..

At 7;55, The school bus is a almost there at
the house of bears.

At 7;56, Hurry! Hurry! Rush! Rush! Rush!

At 7;57, Wash and dress. Comb and brush!

At 7:58,  Downstairs! Downstairs in a flash!

At 7:59,  Eat some breakfast! Off you dash!

At eight o'clock, they catch the bus and say hello to Grizzly Guys!

The cubs like me. I can't wake up every morning too.

But, I can't dress myself like cubs in five minutes.

This book is Step Into readind seriese.
Berenstain, Stan (1999)

[152 words]

BR 1-04 ; Elmo says ACHOO!!!!

Elmo has a present to Oscar.

While Elmo went to him, Elmo sneezed all the time. " Achoo! "

Down blow all the clothes, Bert's cans fall,

Happy monster's building is down falls the wall!

Everyone suffer damage.  And, Elmo visits Oscar to give the grouch his gift. Oscar opened it. The present is a stinkweed plant. Then, he says...

" ACHOO! "

Reference
Sarah Albee (2000)

[65 words]

BR:1-03 The Baby Day

"But then...
 The whole class burst out laughing.
 Clare joined in ! They had never seen her laugh      before." (P24)

Billy doesn't want his baby sister, Jasmine,
to come to school for the day.
There is a girl who name is Clare. She was the new girl.
She didn't smile at school.
But, she smiling by grace of Jasmine. Jasmine makes everyone happy!

This book is the Story Literacy Land.
It has very nice illustration and add-up question finally.
I recommend this book for everyone.

Reference
Jenny Alexander (2001)
The Baby Day. Harlow , England :Usborne

97word

BR:1-02 The Fifteenth Character

" Don't hit me, please - I'm doing my best! "

There is a place what people become happy. The place name is Happy Hills.
Just like the name. One day, a famous singer visited there.
A case happened. But,  a woman broke the case.
It was nice job - Very nice job.

This book is Soxford Bookworms Starters series. It has very nice illustration and add-up question finally. I recommended this book for everyone.

Reference
Rosemary Border (2000)

68words

BR 1-01:Sally's Phone

"'That's a nice skirt' , says Paul. ' I like red'
Sally smiles at him "(P24)

Sally has boyfriend who rich man but jake flake.One day, After an unexpected turn of events, Sally's cellphone and Paul's cellphone switched.Paul  is stranger.
And they ...
Currently, everybody has cellphone.
The encounter of two people began with a cell-phone.This encounter like drama. Be so lucky...

This book is Soxford Bookworms Starters series.It has very nice illustrarion and add-up question finaly. I recommend this book for everyone.

Reference
Christine Lindop (2003) Sally's Phone
89words

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