Dear Mrs. LaRue
Letters from Obedience School
written and illustrated by Mark Teague
Poor Ike! Sent to dog obedience school by his owner, he begins a letter-writing campaign to tell of his plight and beg to come home, but as the delightful illustrations show, Ike has a flair for stretching the truth a bit. A hilarious read aloud, this book is also a perfect addition to a unit on letter writing. Kids will love discussing what is really happening vs Ike's version!
written by Mary Howitt, illustrated by Toni Diterlizzi
"Will you walk into my parlor, said the Spider to the Fly...." is easily one of the most recognized and quoted first lines in all of English verse. 2003 Caldecott Honor winner Toni DiTerlizzi has spun a visual treat reminiscent of classic black-and-white films. With finely detailed scenes and images that seem to glow in the dark, this book is a wonderful example of a picture book to use with older students, who will appreciate the intricacies of the artwork and the subtle moral of the poem.
Cosmopolis School District
