Favorite+Authors

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Shel Silverstein
Mr. Silverstein is a renowned children's poet. His anthologies such as __A Light in the Attic__ and __Where the Sidewalk Ends__ provide children with hours of entertainment. Many parents and their children have enjoyed the story of the __The Giving Tree__, a tale about a selfish boy and the tree that loved him. The class will read and discuss this book and the value of giving in conjunction with our service projects. =Dr. Seuss = Dr. Seuss's real name is Theodor Seuss Geisel. **He was an American writer and cartoonist most widely known for his children's books. He published over 60 children's books, which were often characterized by imaginative characters, rhyme, and frequent use of trisyllabic meter. His most celebrated books include the bestselling //Green Eggs and Ham//, //The Cat in the Hat//, and //One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish//. When studying this author, the students will focus on the art of rhyming and silly stories.**

= **Eric Carle** =
 * [[image:kleintopkorner/ericcarle.jpg caption="Check it out!" link="@http://www.eric-carle.com/home.html"]]Eric Carle is the author of such classics as "Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?" and "The Very Hungry Caterpillar." His artwork is easily recognized due to his collage style made with hand-painted papers cut and layered to form pictures. As part of the Eric Carle unit of study, the children enjoy trying their hand at collage artwork. Mr. Carle's books always offer a glimpse of nature.**



= **//Marc Brown//** =

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 * [[image:kleintopkorner/Arthur.jpg link="@http://marcbrownstudios.com/"]] Mr. Brown created the much loved Arthur series. Arthur and his family and friends find themselves dealing with many of the issues the students face in their lives, such as new siblings, bullies, challenging school assignments, and making friends. While reading the Arthur books, the students will be focusing on identifying the story elements of fiction: setting, characters, problem, solution, and events. I hope you find the time to read a Marc Brown book with your child today!**

= **Jan** **Brett** =



===**Ms. Brett is the author of many beautiful winter stories, such as //The Hat//, //The Mitten//, and //Gingerbread Baby//. Also, her titles //Who's That Knocking on Christmas Eve?// and //Christmas Trolls// are very appropriate for the holiday season. In each of her books, Jan Brett uses illustrations in the border of the page to preview the event or character on the next page.**===

**Jan Brett books are fun to read together when cuddling up with a blanket and hot chocolate. Check one out with your child!**
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= **Mo Willems** =


 * The class always enjoys reading books by Mo Willems. Their favorite character in Mo Willems' books is the Pigeon. Pigeon is always looking to do silly things like driving a bus, staying up late, and....eating a hot dog! The children love to tell Pigeon NO. Mo Willems also writes about Knuflebunny: a beloved toy, who is left behind at the laundry mat. There are many other silly characters in Mr. Willem's writing, including Pig and Elephant...//check them out!//**

**Doreen Cronin**

 * The students enjoy reading the work of Doreen Cronin. The students will read her work, discuss her characters (The Cows, Duck, Spider, Worm, and Fly....), and make several fun projects related to her work. Reading all three insect diaries is always fun as the student enjoy the gross habits of worm, fly, and spider!**