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The Nottingham Knight Writer 1st Grade Dr. Seuss Book Reviews 2016-2017

March 2017

Dear Readers,

The Nottingham Writing Exemplary Project marries rigorous curriculum work with student engagement. This year is more critical than ever because Arlington County rolled out a new writing curriculum, The Lucy Calkins Writing Workshop. The ​ ​ Exemplary Project provides professional development to Nottingham’s talented staff. However, student work is the Exemplary Project’s lifeblood. Thoughtful exercises motivate student writing, such as the Writing Quests, The Knight Writer, specific ​ ​ contests, conferencing with students, and other initiatives.

The Exemplary Project and the First Grade team collaborated to create this book in honor of Dr. Seuss. His birthday on March 2nd inspired National Read Across America Day, and now you have something new to read! First graders thought of their favorite Dr. Seuss book (not an easy task!) and used the skills they’ve been learning in their Opinion Writing Unit to support their book choice. We hope you like their pieces!

As you read, please remember this is student work. Imperfections are part of the process and our goal is to celebrate the growth and development of young writers. The ability to communicate thoughts and ideas through writing is an essential skill. Kindergarteners also communicate through illustrations that add detail to their stories. Please join us in applauding our Knights’ efforts, and encouraging them to reach their full potential.

Many thanks for the PTA for their generous support of The Knight Writer!

Write on!

Mary Beth Pelosky, Principal

Kelly Bergeron, Exemplary Project Coordinator

Ms. Costa’s Pastas

Ms. Costa’s Pastas

Sam: I think is a great book because the sun did not shine. Once that ​ ​ ​ happened to me and my brother, and my mom was out too. And in the book their mom was out for the day.

Olivia: I think is an awesome book because it’s a rhyming book. It ​ ​ ​ says you should try things before you say you don’t like them. It’s good for beginning readers. It has my friend’s name, Sam!

Ms. Costa’s Pastas

Alyce: I like the book . It rhymes. On page eight and nine it says, “All tall. We ​ ​ ​ all are tall. All small. We all are small.” This is my favorite book.

Sully: I think Go Dog Go is an awesome book! This is because it makes me feel like I am in ​ ​ ​ the car. And it can teach you to be polite. And it is a fun book.

Ms. Costa’s Pastas

Audrey: I think by Dr. Seuss is a good book. It teaches people that business is not ​ ​ ​ everything. The animals are really fun! The sentence, “From the rippulous pond came the comfortable sound of humming-Fish humming while splashing around.” It’s a fun sentence! One time I was with my sister at the pool and we made up fun songs! I didn’t think it was nice that they quickly chopped down the trees. It is a funny book for anyone really. It has some sentences that rhyme which is really fun! The Lorax is a small creature that speaks for the trees. I hope you read this book soon.

Fiona: I think Hop on Pop is terrific. I think that page seven is really funny because a mouse ​ ​ ​ is carrying a house. I think Hop on Pop is a great book because Hop on Pop has rhyming ​ ​ ​ ​ words. I think Hop on Pop is a successful book. One page says, “Wet get, two dogs get wet. ​ ​ Help yelp. They yelp for help.” That is why I like Hop on Pop! ​

Ms. Costa’s Pastas

Layne: The Cat in the Hat Comes Back is funny because the Cat in the Hat is...crazy!!! ​ ​ There’s a Cat A and Cat B and Cat C. The Cat in the Hat and his cats make a big mess! And there’s all of this pink ink! How would you feel if the Cat in the Hat came back?

Spencer: I think that Did I Ever Tell You How Lucky You Are? is a great book! On one page ​ ​ ​ they say you’re luckier than some people. I thought it was funny because one page had some one’s pants getting sucked up by “perilous pants-eating plants.” We are lucky because our pants don’t get sucked up.

Ms. Costa’s Pastas

Mashal: The Sneetches is an excellent book because it teaches you a lesson to never argue ​ ​ ​ who is the best. When the Sneetches get mixed up it is funny. I think all Dr. Seuss books are excellent because he makes up silly characters.

Daniel:The Sneetches is one of my favorite Dr. Seuss books because it is super funny. And it ​ ​ has other stories in it. One lesson I learned is that you shouldn’t judge how people look. And the walking pants are very funny. The walking pants become..friends with the little boy!

Ms. Costa’s Pastas

Ella: I think Green Eggs and Ham is a terrific book because Sam-I-Am is trying to make the ​ ​ ​ person eat green eggs and ham. A lesson is that if you don’t try it you won’t know if you will like it. Sam-I-Am asks the person would you like it in all places. Finally, they are on a boat and it tips over the person tries it and likes it.

Evie: I think the book GREAT DAY FOR UP by Dr. Seuss is an awesome book!!! It is ​ ​ ​ always going to rhyme. That is what one of the things I like about this book. The other two things are...Dr. Seuss has very good pictures!!! The third is...he adds new words! And the words are funny. And all of his books end with a happily ever after. And he makes the words three or four letters long. There are so many characters!!! There are so many books in the WORLD!!

Ms. Costa’s Pastas

Ryuma: My favorite Dr. Seuss book is Hop on Pop because it is funny. For example, one ​ ​ ​ page says, “Where is Brown? There is Brown. Mr Brown is out of town!” Mr. Brown flies from a seesaw. I also like the part that says, “Night Fight. We fight all night” because there’s no door to get out of the room. I think you should read this book because it’s pretty easy to read.

Gabby: I Think That I Can Read with My Eyes Shut is a great book because...it is a very ​ ​ ​ funny book because one of the characters is Foo Foo the Snoo and it says, “Fish bones and wishbones” which is also funny. It is a very cool and funny and fun book.

Ms. Costa’s Pastas

Jackson: I like Wish for a Fish because I like sea creatures. But this one can dive and then ​ ​ ​ stay way down there for two hours or move at three thousand feet. It squirts out ink in some enemy’s face and then swims away to a much safer space. It is called The Great White for its white belly, great teeth and great big deep bite!

Elias: Would you Rather Be a Bullfrog? is a super book! It has so many questions to answer. ​ ​ ​ Like would you be a...clarinet or a trombone or a drum?

Ms. Costa’s Pastas

Will: My favorite Dr. Seuss book is Did I Ever Tell You How Lucky You Are? because it is ​ ​ ​ funny. I sometimes read Dr. Seuss. Dr. Seuss books are kind of hard.

Philimon: I think is a stupendous book. It is a funny book. The part that is ​ ​ ​ funny is when chicks with bricks come. Fox was trying to get Knox’s tongue in trouble. There is a fox and foxes are my favorite animal. There are two made up characters and they are funny.

Ms. Costa’s Pastas

Giovanna: The lessons I learned from Cat in the Hat is that it always rhymes and Dr. Seuss ​ ​ ​ writes funny books that are fun to read.

John: I think Green Eggs and Ham is a bad book. I don’t like how Sam I Am is always ​ ​ ​ trying to get the other guy to eat green eggs and ham. I also don’t like that he tries to tell him what to eat and who to eat with. I don’t suggest you read Green Eggs and Ham. ​

Duc: Did I Ever Tell you How Lucky you Are? is a silly book because on one of the pages it is ​ ​ ​ funny because a tree pulls a guy’s pants down.

Ms. Costa’s Pastas

Ms. Grey’s Penguins

Ms. Gray’s Penguins

Leah: Oh the Places You’ll Go is so so so so good because it has lots of good quotes. Here ​ ​ ​ are some of them. One page says, “Wherever you go you will be best of the best.” There is also a good lesson in the story. The lesson is you can do anything but it might take some work. And it is a silly story. One of the silly things is the...Waiting Place! The Waiting Place is where people wait. They wait for anything, they wait for the train, “They wait for the fish to bite or waiting for the wind to fly a kite.” Or they wait for their hair to grow. All sorts of silly things! But the Waiting Place is also a very useless place.

Declan: I think Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. Seuss is a funny book because it takes place in ​ ​ ​ funny places. And there are really funny and loud parts. And at the end it’s the best. And I think the lesson in the book is always try new food. I think for young kids it might teach some new places. And I like eggs, but I haven’t tried green ones. “Would you eat them in a box? Would you eat them with a fox?” The rhyming words are funny. I think this part is funny,” I could not, would not on a boat. I will not, will not with a goat.” Just like the time I did not want to eat a tomato. But when I tried it, it was juicy and sweet and now I really like tomatoes. It is my favorite Dr. Seuss book but I like others too. I hope you can read Green ​ Eggs and Ham soon. ​

Ms. Gray’s Penguins

Lauren: is funny because all the words rhyme. Here’s one of the rhymes, “up ​ ​ ​ feet down feet here comes clown feet.” I also like The Foot Book because they’re made up ​ ​ characters. And all the made up characters have wacky looking feet. And I noticed that it was the opposite type of feet, like wet feet dry feet. Not all of them were like that but most of them were. The ones that weren’t were rhyming like, “quick feet, sick feet.”

Ellen: My favorite Dr. Seuss book is Marvin K. Mooney Will You Please Go Now! because of ​ ​ ​ the pretty colors and funny words. Dr. Seuss is creative. “I said go and go I meant,” is something Dr. Seuss wrote.

Ms. Gray’s Penguins

Michael: My favorite Dr. Seuss book is Green Eggs and Ham because it’s a great book. I ​ ​ ​ like Green Eggs and Ham. One reason I like the book is because I’ve eaten green eggs and ​ ​ ham.

Jackson: I think you should read The Lorax because in the book it teaches not to pollute and ​ ​ ​ encourage. For example, when your family is discouraged you can encourage them. And it teaches you to help the environment and that is why I think you should read it.

Ms. Gray’s Penguins

Katherine: My favorite Dr. Seuss book is The Cat in the Hat because it is funny. One reason ​ ​ ​ is because he rides on a dress. Another reason is because he puts gum on a shoe.

Adin: My favorite Dr. Seuss book is because it is funny. In the book the ​ ​ ​ plane lands on the road. And the cover of the book has a shoe flying.

Ms. Gray’s Penguins

Mason: I think Green Eggs and Ham is interesting because it teaches you a lesson, you ​ ​ ​ should try things you think you don’t like and you might like it. So I thought I didn’t like spinach but I actually do. In Green Eggs and Ham Sam I Am says, “Do you like green eggs ​ ​ and ham?” He says no! But at the end he says, “I like green eggs and ham.” So the next time you think you don’t like something just try it because it might be something good actually and if you don’t try it, you might not know if you might like it. It might be really good so just try it.

Chris: I think Hop on Pop is magnificent because there’s lots of silly things. And they make ​ ​ ​ some rhyming words, then use them in sentences. And they show different short scenes. My favorite part about it is when pup was in the air and brown was down under. Then pup was down and brown was flying above. Finally, brown came back with black.

Ms. Gray’s Penguins

Jake: I think Great Day for Up is funny. It’s like everything is up. My favorite part of the ​ ​ ​ book is, “Up up up great day for up. Wake every person, pig, and pup till EVERYONE on Earth is up!” Everyone is playing outside with toys and the birds are singing. People are ready for work. Because I really like how whenever the sun comes up they wake up.

Iñaki: You should read The Cat in the Hat because the Cat comes in and makes a mess. The ​ ​ ​ kids had to clean up before their mother comes home. Then the Cat brings in Thing 1 and Thing 2. Then the Cat cleans up.

Ms. Gray’s Penguins

Hannah: My favorite book is Daisy-Head Mayzie by Dr. Seuss. And it is my favorite ​ ​ ​ because Daisy lives in room 8. And my very favorite part is when Daisy said, “A daisy was sprouting right out of her hair!” And I like when “Miss Sheetcher the teacher came rushing up quick.” And I also like when Miss Sheetcher said, “such nonsense.” But I don’t like the sad part when Daisy loses her daisy. And it was funny when Miss Sheetcher tries to pull Daisy’s flower off. But I kind of don’t like it when the class said, “Daisy-Head! Daisy-Head! Daisy-Head Mayzie!”

Kanav: My favorite book is because there is a lot of fighting. The ​ ​ ​ book is about a battle between two people. The people are fighting about whether to put the butter side up or side down. Every time the side of butter side up had bad tools, the team came up with something new. But the other side had the same thing or something better. That side’s person, Van Itch, always started talking over the wall how he would win. The last thing the two sides came up with was a pink ball and it was very cool. You’ll have to read it to find out what happens with the ball. I like the book The Butter Battle, it’s very cool. ​ ​

Ms. Gray’s Penguins

Hayden: I think There’s a Wocket in My Pocket by Dr. Seuss is an amazing book. It’s about ​ ​ ​ little and big things in the boy’s house. Some things are friendly, some are not. One page says, ‘But that Bofa on the sofa...well I wish he wasn’t there.” The words are funny. And the pictures are funny too. On one page it says, “But the yeps on the steps-they’re great to have around and so are many many other friends that I have found.” And so I give it two thumbs up.

Jensen:Wacky Wednesday is my favorite book by Dr. Seuss because first there was a shoe on ​ ​ ​ the wall. And then two shoes were on the wall. There was a tree in a toilet. And there was a fish in the soap. There was a draft in the sewer and a stroller on a car and a shoe on a cloud.

Ms. Gray’s Penguins

Joel: Fox in Socks is funny to read and it is my favorite Dr. Seuss book. It is silly and funny, ​ ​ ​ very silly and funny. It is 62 pages with silly pictures. The characters are silly and funny too, like the fox. His name is Mr. Knox Sir. The last page says, “Now is your tongue numb.”

Sophia: How The Stole Christmas is an amazing book by Dr. Seuss. The Grinch is ​ ​ ​ trying to steal Christmas. When Cindy Lou says, “Santy Claus why why are you taking our Christmas tree?” She is very worried. I think it is good to know to never judge anything. When the Grinch says, “There is a light on this tree that won’t light on one side,” he was lying. The end is good too.

Ms. Gray’s Penguins

Avaani: I think Green Eggs and Ham! by Dr. Seuss is an awesome book because you learn a ​ ​ ​ lesson that sometimes you don’t like something and you try it and it’s good so then you eat it a lot. For example, I didn’t like eggs at first but then I tried them and I liked them. One of the pages says, “Sam! If you let me be, I will try them you will see.” I eat eggs with my family too. I feel like I eat eggs a lot! The book is really about trying for Sam to eat eggs everywhere. The boy sees if he’ll like it with a fox, in a box, with a goat and in the dark and in the rain and on a train and on a boat.

Rohan: My favorite book is Cat in the Hat. “The sun did not shine. It was too wet to play so ​ ​ ​ we sat in the house all that cold, cold, wet day.” It reminds me of winter and spring. “I sat there with Sally” it was raining that’s why they sat together. “Then we saw him step in on the mat.” It was the Cat in the Hat who came in. He wants to play inside and brings a red box. In the box there’s Thing 1 and Thing 2. They like to fly kites. The boy is trying to get Thing 1 and Thing 2. Then the Cat in the Hat came back. He was back with a car who puts all the things away.

Ms. Gray’s Penguins

Bianca: I like Wacky Wednesday because I like when the tree was in the toilet. And then ​ ​ ​ when she began to dress there were four more things that were wacky, it was so crazy! I laughed so hard I almost cried! It is so funny to me. And then when she was done dressing, she went in the kitchen. There were five more things that were wacky. And then when she went outside and she was late for school. When she went to school there were nine things that were wacky. It was so wacky now. And then her teacher said there is nothing wacky in my class and she said get out! There were ten things wacky and then eleven! And she got scared and ran and ran and ran. She knocked over Patrolman McGann and she said I’m sorry Patrolman that’s all I could say. And he said, ‘“Don’t be sorry. It’s that kind of day. But be glad it’s Wacky Wednesday will soon go away. Only twenty more will be wacky,’ he said. ‘Just find them,’ he said, ‘and then you can go back to bed.’” Wacky Wednesday was gone.

Ms. Jensen’s Jolly Rogers

Ms. Jensen’s Jolly Rogers

Harvey: You should read Green Eggs and Ham because it is an amazing book. Sam keeps ​ ​ ​ trying to get his friend to eat green eggs and ham. His friend does not want to try them. Sam keeps asking and his friend keeps saying no. I know I would not eat green eggs and ham, would you? If you want to find out what happens, read Green Eggs and Ham. ​ ​

Lily: How the Grinch Stole Christmas is a fun book to read. The Grinch did not like ​ ​ Christmas so he stole Christmas! My favorite part was when the dog had to pull the sleigh. That part was silly. The Grinch joins dinner at Cindy Lou Who’s house is a really good part. If you like silly stories about Christmas, then I recommend this book.

Ms. Jensen’s Jolly Rogers

Eve: The Lorax is a great book because there is a repeating phrase, “I’m the Lorax. I speak ​ ​ ​ for the truffla trees.” The Lorax wants to keep the trees safe. The illustrations are colorful and give many details about the story. You’ll love The Lorax because it has a fabulous ​ ​ ending. That is why you should read The Lorax. ​

Owen: If you like silly books with rhyming words being repeated, you will like Green Eggs ​ ​ and Ham. Sam I Am is trying to get his friend to eat green eggs and ham. I know when I ​ have to try something new, I don’t want to eat it. If you don’t like to try new things, then you will like to read Green Eggs and Ham. I hope you’ll like this book as much as I do. ​ ​

Ms. Jensen’s Jolly Rogers

Louise: Get How the Grinch Stole Christmas by Dr. Seuss because of the strange characters. ​ ​ ​ The Grinch wants to steal Christmas from all the Whos in . He even ties his dog, Max, on a rope and puts antlers on him and makes him into a reindeer. I also recommend that you should read it because there is a trick in the story. Have a great time reading this book.

Elyse: You should read Ten Apples Up on Top by Dr. Seuss because it is a great book. The ​ ​ ​ animals have a competition where they balance apples on top of their heads. The funniest part is when the bear family tries to mop up the apples. If you like competition books, buy this on Amazon.

Ms. Jensen’s Jolly Rogers

Caroline: If you like lots of color and funny things, then you’ll like Oh, the Things You Can ​ ​ Think by Dr. Seuss. My favorite part was reading about how long is the tail of a Zong? Do ​ you know what a Zong is? I bet you have never heard of a Zong before. Well, to find out, read Oh, the Things You Can Think. I hope you like this book as much as I do. ​ ​

Audrey: Would you ever eat cake in a tub? Well, if you read The Cat in the Hat Comes Back ​ ​ ​ ​ by Dr. Seuss you’ll see him eating cake in a tub. There is even a pink frosting ring in the tub! I thought this part was so funny. I recommend this book to people who like to read very silly books.

Ms. Jensen’s Jolly Rogers

Zac: Wacky Wednesday by Dr. Seuss is a good book to read if you like to read about wacky ​ ​ ​ things. The boy in the story sees lots of wacky things where he goes. One time he sees a bird that is afraid of a worm. He even saw a cat who was afraid of a mouse. You’ll love this book because it is hilarious to read.

Mason: You are going to love Hop on Pop by Dr. Seuss because it is a fun story with lots of ​ ​ ​ rhyming words. My favorite part is when Pat is about to sit on the cactus. Ouch! That would hurt. This is a silly and fun book to read. I recommend that you read this book. I hope you like this book as much as I do.

Ms. Jensen’s Jolly Rogers

Ella: The best Dr, Seuss book is Happy Birthday to You, it’s awesome! There are many ​ ​ ​ funny words like a town called Katroo. There is a Birthday Bird that takes you out on your birthday to do funny things. My favorite parts was the Mustard-Off Pools because I like to swim. I think you will like this book for the funny words and especially if it’s your birthday.

Simon: Wacky Wednesday is a really good Dr. Seuss book. There are many wacky things ​ ​ ​ that happen in this story such as a shoe on the wall and a mouse chasing a cat. How funny is that? My favorite part was the mouse chasing the cat. If you like things that are silly, then you’ll LOVE this book. That’s why you should read this book.

Ms. Jensen’s Jolly Rogers

Emi: You should read The Cat in the Hat by Dr. Seuss because the Cat in the Hat does silly ​ ​ ​ tricks. One day The Cat in the Hat goes to Sally and her brother’s house. Sally and her brother just sit, sit, sit because they have nothing to do on a rainy day. My favorite part is when the Cat in the Hat slips off a ball. If you like to laugh, this is a good book for you.

Siddharth: Do you want to read The Lorax by Dr. Seuss? I can tell you a little bit about it. ​ ​ ​ The Lorax is a fun story that teaches you about keeping the environment clean. The Lorax wants to save the Truffula trees from becoming Thneeds. My favorite part is when the Lorax says, “I am the Lorax. I speak for the trees.” If you like the forest, make sure you read The ​ Lorax.

Ms. Jensen’s Jolly Rogers

Brady: If you like Christmas books, then I think you should read How the Grinch Stole ​ ​ Christmas by Dr. Seuss. The Grinch doesn’t like Christmas! He does everything to take ​ Christmas away. My favorite part is when Max, the dog, dresses up like a reindeer. I love this book and so will you.

Eva: The Pop-Up Mice of Mr. Brice by Dr. Seuss is a silly book and fun to read. This story ​ ​ ​ is about Mr. Brice and all of his mice. The mice have different jobs like playing the trombone and dancing. You can pull or lift tabs as you read. I really liked pulling the trombone tab. If you like to pull tabs while you read a silly story, then you’ll like this book.

Ms. Jensen’s Jolly Rogers

Alex: Wacky Wednesday by Dr. Seuss is a super book because it is really funny. One of my ​ ​ ​ favorite parts is when the baby pushes the mom in the stroller. So if you pretty much like to laugh a lot, you will really like this book. I hope you enjoy Wacky Wednesday. ​ ​

Carson: Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. Seuss is a really awesome book. Sam I Am is the main ​ ​ ​ character. He wants his friend to try green eggs and ham. Sam I Am wants him to try green eggs and ham on a train and in a house. My favorite part is when they slide down the hill and get into a boat. This is a really good book and you should read it.

Ms. Jensen’s Jolly Rogers

Steven: Would you balance apples on your head? Ten Apples Up On Top by Dr. Seuss ​ ​ ​ would be a hilarious book for you to read. Different animals challenge each other to balance apples on their heads. The lion has seven apples on his head while drinking milk and bouncing on one foot. I recommend this book to people who want to try and balance apples on their heads.

Reid: You should get Green Eggs and Ham because it is unusual. Have you ever eaten green ​ ​ ​ eggs and ham? In this story, Sam I Am tries to get him to eat green eggs and ham, but he doesn’t want to. My favorite part is when Sam tries over and over again to get him to eat green eggs and ham. If you like to read stories about food, then you should get this book..

Ms. Jensen’s Jolly Rogers

Tia: Do you like storytelling? Well, if you do, you should read The Lorax. This is a story ​ ​ ​ about nature and how you should take care of it. My favorite part is when the Lorax says, “I speak for the trees.” If you like nature, you’ll like this book.

Amelia: Oh, The Places You’ll Go by Dr. Seuss is fantastic! The boy goes on so many fun ​ ​ adventures. One time he gets in a lurch. Another time the boy flies a balloon. I think Mrs. Jensen should read this book to the class. Then we could go on many adventures too. Ms. Jensen’s Jolly Rogers

Ms. Whitley’s Starfish

Ms. Whitley’s Starfish

Nikolai: Did you know that Dr. Seuss wrote over 100 books! And my favorite is I can Read ​ ​ With My Eyes Shut. I think that I Can Read with My Eyes Shut is the best book because Cat in ​ ​ ​ ​ the Hat reads all different ways. He also says what you can read about. I hope you like my ​ book. Check it out!!

Turner: is an incredible book because all the weird animals and gizmos. Do ​ ​ ​ you like gizmos? If you do then you will like this book. Next time you are in the mood for a good book, read If I Ran the Zoo. ​

Ms. Whitley’s Starfish

Stephen: Did you read a Dr. Seuss book? Well I am going to tell you about one. I like The ​ ​ Lorax because at the end, the Onceler wanted to bring the Lorax and his friends back, and ​ because the Lorax had a lot of characters. Also I like the change of settings.

Garon: Did you know Dr. Seuss always has animals in his books? My favorite Dr. Seuss ​ book is How The Grinch Stole Christmas because it is funny. The Grinch does not like ​ ​ ​ ​ Christmas. So he steals all the presents.

Ms. Whitley’s Starfish

Ozan: Did you know Dr. Seuss is not alive anymore? And my favorite Dr. Seuss book is ​ How The Grinch Stole Christmas. I think the Grinch is the best because he changed and that ​ is good. And when he was bad he had red eyes. And when he was good he had blue eyes.

Ella: In One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish there is one fish that is a very cool fish. It ​ ​ ​ is the one that has a star. Also the fat fish has a yellow hat. There is one that is black. Dr. Seuss’s birthday is March 2. All of his books have animals. He just wrote kids books. He makes cute pictures. He made a lot of books. He made interesting books. He made easy books. He had a book with made up animals. He is a good illustrator.

Ms. Whitley’s Starfish

Henry: Who owns The Truffula Trees? Who has a fluffy beard? A Lorax! Once there was a ​ ​ ​ guy named the Onceler. The Onceler chopped down a truffula tree. I think The Lorax is the ​ ​ best because it has so many good characters and good colors. The Lorax got so mad he said, “Stop chopping down my trees!” So go get the book The Lorax. ​

Liam: How the Grinch Stole Christmas is the best book because it is part of Christmas and it ​ ​ ​ is funny. It is cool. Did you know that Dr. Seuss’s birthday is March 2? Have you read The ​ Grinch? I like it because it has cool poems. You can find the book at any library. ​

Ms. Whitley’s Starfish

Jocelyn: I like What Was I Scared Of? because it gives a good lesson to watch where you are ​ ​ ​ going. Also it tells you to never go out alone. Also the green pants glow. I like other books, but this is my favorite. I also think it is the best book. Also, the second part I like is the time he is in the prickle bush. Have you ever read a Dr. Seuss book? Dr. Seuss made over 100 books. I think the Pale Green Pants is the best because it gives lessons. I like the Pale Green ​ ​ ​ Pants better than One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish because the Pale Green Pants is ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ not as much of a tongue twister. Hurry up and go to the library and check it out! What Was I ​ Scared Of? is the same as the Pale Green Pants. ​ ​

Isabella: Did you know that Dr. Seuss was very famous and funny? He used very unusual ​ animals. My opinion is Green Eggs and Ham is the best book because someone says, “Do ​ ​ you like green eggs and ham?” I also think it is cool and someone said you may like them. I think this is the funny part because Sam is angry. I also think this part is funny because Sam said this, “Would you like them in a house? Would you like them with a mouse?” because it is funny to eat with animals. You should go to the library and check out Green Eggs and ​ Ham. Ms. Whitley’s Starfish

Katie: Did you know that Dr. Seuss’s birthday is March 2? Have you ever read a Dr. Seuss ​ book? Well I am going to tell you about Oh, The Thinks You Can Think. I think Oh, The ​ ​ ​ Thinks You Can Think is a splendorous book because it is really funny and because it is a ​ colorful book. Also because his characters are really cute and some of his other characters are not as cute. And because he uses lots of funny words, like..schlopp, snuvs, bloogs, zong, jbboo, and da-dake. So hurry up and get to the library and check out Oh, The Thinks You Can ​ Think!

Vivian: I think that Green Eggs and Ham is the best. Do you know Dr. Seuss is the best ​ ​ ​ because he’s awesome. Have you ever read Dr. Seuss? Did you know that Dr. Seuss has made more than 100 books? I like Dr. Seuss because he is very awesome and very cool and very creative. Also, I like his book and the books are interesting. Green Eggs and Ham is ​ ​ my favorite. He says no no no, I do not like green eggs and ham. Also, another reason is he keeps giving it to him and he keeps saying no no no. You should go get Green Eggs and Ham ​ at the bookstore. Ms. Whitley’s Starfish

Leah: Did you know Dr. Seuss made over 100 books? But I know which one is the best. My ​ favorite Dr. Seuss Book is One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish because they say stuff ​ ​ like, “black fish, old fish, new fish.” I like it because it is all about fish and it is my favorite type of fish. I also like it because they have funny sayings. I also like it because it rhymes. And I like it because they have lots of settings. Next time you see a book store, go get One ​ Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish.

Olivia: Did you know that Dr. Seuss wrote a lot of funny books? Because I know. I think ​ The Bippolo Seed and Other Lost Stories by Dr. Seuss is really cool in lots of ways. Did you ​ ​ ​ know The Bippolo Seed is a fun book to read? Remember to go to the library to check out The ​ ​ ​ Ms. Whitley’s Starfish

Bippolo Seed and I hope you like this book. ​

Adelaide Do you know Dr. Seuss? Well today I will talk about my favorite. It is One Fish, ​ ​ Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish. I like Dr. Seuss because it has rhymes. My favorite Dr. Seuss ​ book is One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish because it talks about lots of fish, like old ​ ​ fish, new fish, and blue fish. And Dr. Seuss is really funny and really good at making jokes. Dr. Seuss has a lot of made up characters like old fish and new fish. If you like to read books, go check it out.

Cassian: Did you know that there are over a hundred Dr. Seuss books? The Eye Book is the ​ ​ ​ best book because it is incredible and cool. The book helps me see and eyes are many colors. Eyes are important because it is a good thing you have. The book helps you learn about eyes. The Eye Book is a good book because it is great and cool. You can check it out at the library. ​ Ms. Whitley’s Starfish

Mattie: I think you should read How the Grinch Stole Christmas. You should read How the ​ ​ ​ ​ Grinch Stole Christmas because the pictures are fun to look at and in the beginning he steals ​ presents but then he had them returned. You must read this book when you find it. You can find it at libraries and book shops. All of them are good but I think that How the Grinch Stole ​ Christmas is the best. So have a good time reading this book. ​

Danny: Did you know that Dr. Seuss made up a lot of funny characters? And he made over ​ 100 books? My favorite book is The Cat in the Hat. I think The Cat in the Hat is the best ​ ​ ​ ​ book because Dr. Seuss made up a lot of characters in it. For example, Dr. Seuss made up Cat in the Hat. And Dr. Seuss made up talking animals. I like a lot of your books. For example, I Ms. Whitley’s Starfish

like The Things that You Think and I like The Lorax. I read a lot of your books Dr. Seuss. I ​ ​ ​ ​ think Cat in the Hat is the best. ​ ​

William N.: I think The Lorax is the best Dr. Seuss book. The book tells a lesson. There’s ​ ​ ​ also too many characters in most books. There’s only one main character and that’s why I like Lorax the most. Check it out from the library. You don’t have to, but I want you to do it.

Ruby: Did you know all of Dr. Seuss’s books have rhymes like in One Fish, Two Fish, Red ​ ​ Fish, Blue Fish? I think One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish is the best Dr. Seuss book ​ ​ ​ ever because it has silly rhymes in it. One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish is the best ​ ​ because it has fish that are not fish. Make sure you read One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue ​ Ms. Whitley’s Starfish

Fish. ​

William S: Did you know Dr. Seuss wrote over 100 books and he did a lot of funny books? I ​ like How the Grinch Stole Christmas a lot because it teaches you a lesson: don’t steal ​ ​ Christmas. (and don’t be sad).

Luke: I think that One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish is the best book ever because you ​ ​ ​ can learn about fish. Did you know Dr. Seuss made funny jokes? They are so funny it makes me laugh.

Ms. Whitley’s Starfish

Gracie: I think Happy Birthday To You is the best book ever. I like this book because it is ​ ​ ​ about birthdays.

Yuri: Did you know Dr. Seuss books are good? I Think Oh the Places You’ll Go is the best ​ ​ ​ Ms. Whitley’s Starfish book. It has good people. This book is good and it has a lot of colorful parts. Did you know Dr. Seuss has funny characters too?