Saturday, November 21, 2009

Notable Recording and Video






Audiorecording

McMullun, K et al. (2008). I'm dirty. (audiorecording). Weston Woods.

Steve Busceni narrates this story and brings the backhoe to life as he goes about performing his job and getting dirty along the way. The story is accompanied by fast paced music that accentuates the frolic of the story.

Genre: fiction picture book

Suggested Grade Level(s): K-3

Awards: ALA Notable

Videorecording

Manzano, S. (2007). A box full of kittens. (videotape). Nutmeg Media.

Ruthie wants so badly to be a super hero. Her time to shine comes when she is asked to help her aunt who will be delivering a baby soon. On an errand, Ruthie is distracted by a box of kittens. Unbeknownst to Ruthie, her aunt goes into labor while Ruthie is gone. The video recording is narrated by the author, who emphasizes the Latin flavor of the story. The animated illustrations and sound effects add interest to the delightful story.

Genre: fiction picture book

Suggested Grade Level(s): K-3

Awards: ALA Notable





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