Keeping Literature Lit with Mrs. B

  BIBLIOGRAPHY Bruchac, Joseph & Bruchac, James.  2001.  HOW CHIPMUNK GOT HIS STRIPES: A TALE OF BRAGGING AND TEASING.  Ill. by Arguego, Jose & Dewey, Ariane.  rNew York, NY: Dial Books for Young Readers. ISBN 0803724047 PLOT SUMMARY At the beginning of the story, Bear is bragging about how he is the biggest, loudest, strongest, and can do anything. As he is stating that he can do anything, Brown Squirrel decides to test that theory out by asking him if he can stop the sun from rising. Of course, Bear does not back down and attempts to prove that he can in fact do anything. He yells at the sun to not rise the next day. All the other forest animals join them that night as they all wait to see if the sun rises. As the sun starts to rise, Bear begins to yell again before realizing that he did not stop the sun from rising. Brown Squirrel begins to tease the Bear for being wrong and Bear puts his paw on Brown Squirrel, trapping him. Brown Squirrel begge...

  BIBLIOGRAPHY Bryan, Ashley.  1993.  THE STORY OF LIGHTNING & THUNDER.  New York, NY: Aladdin Paperbacks. ISBN 0689318367 PLOT SUMMARY THE STORY OF LIGHTNING & THUNDER is a retelling of a West African tale.  In the beginning, Ma Sheep Thunder and Son Ram Lightning were living on Earth in the center of a village. Ma Sheep Thunder loved socializing with the locals and once her Son Ram Lightning was born, she enjoyed it even more. That was until her son grew up into a teenager.  Son Ram Lightning has some issues controlling how he acts in public, causing dangerous issues for those in the village. The King banishes them to go live on the outskirts of the village.  Son Ram Lightning continues with wreaking havoc by causing a large field fire and the King has to banish them even further. They are sent to live in the sky where they can still help the villagers with getting Rain to come but far enough away to prevent Son Ram Lightning from causing...

  BIBLIOGRAPHY Zelinksky, Paul.  1997.  RAPUNZEL.  New York, NY: Dutton Children’s Books. ISBN 0525456074 PLOT SUMMARY RAPUNZEL is a retelling of a German folktale that has been passed down for years.  Rapunzel was born to parents who owed a sorceress nearby due to the mother and father taking from the sorceress’ garden.  Upon her birth, the sorceress took Rapunzel to live in a tower away from everyone. She grew up alone, not knowing the world around her. One day a prince traveling nearby heard Rapunzel singing and did everything to find out how to get to her. He watched close by as the sorceress said a particular phrase for Rapunzel to drop her hair down.  Each day the sorceress climbed up into the tower. Soon the Prince was able to learn which time of the day Rapunzel was left alone. Once he was able to find a way in, they fell in love immediately.  They were married in a secret ceremony there in the tower. The Prince visited her each night ...

  BIBLIOGRAPHY Scieska, Jon.  1989.  THE TRUE STORY OF THE 3 LITTLE PIGS!  Ill. by Lane Smith.   New York: Viking. ISBN 0670827592 PLOT SUMMARY All Mr. Wolf wanted was to borrow a cup of sugar when things begin to take a turn against him. Alexander T. Wolf states he was suffering from a cold that caused him to huff and puff when he went to ask for sugar.  Mr. Wolf is sent house to house begging for a cup of sugar.  At each house a turn of events unfolds leading most to believe he is a killer at heart. Unfortunately, due to that cold, the huffing and puffing turned into a sneezing fit and now he sits in jail while insisting he has been framed. CRITICAL ANALYSIS Stemming off the traditional version of The Three Little Pigs, this newer adaptation highlights a delightful twist in the account of the big bad wolf in regards to what really happened to the three little pigs. This story pulls the reader in straight from the beginning by having it...

1. BIBLIOGRAPHY Gerstein, Mordicai. (2003). The Man Who Walked Between the Towers. 1st ed, Roaring Brook Press. ISBN 761317913 2. PLOT SUMMARY Philippe Petit is an everyday street performer.  He decides that after looking up at the two towers that it would be a great location to tightrope across. Follow his journey of making his way with equipment in tow to the top of the towers to begin his frightening, yet exciting journey. 3. CRITICAL ANALYSIS Author Mordicai Gerstein does a fantastic job retelling how a French man named Philippe Petit spent an hour walking across a thin cable that was hung between the World Trade Center buildings. His writing style really makes one feel as if they are witnessing the act in progress. Not only does Gerstein have a way with his words, but his illustrations add to his story in so many ways.  His illustrations alone bring children of all ages into the story.  After reading this story and admiring the illustrations, a reader is left with th...