BR 1-12 The Genie in the Bottle

“I’m hungry,” shouted the genie. “I’ve been in that bottle for a long, long time.”

This story is about a fisherman, a bottle, and a big bad genie. Once upon a time, a fisherman went fishing. He caught slimy seaweed, shiny shells, smelly sock, and an old bottle. “Empty,” he sighed and he threw an old bottle away. The smoke turned into a big face. It is a genie. He said “I’m going to EAT you!” …

I thought the genie is very mean man. please try to read this book.

 

Dickins, Rosie. (2009) The Genie in the Bottle. London, England: Usborne

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BR 1-10 The Reluctant Dragon

“The villagers were happy because they’d seen a fight. George was happy because he’d won”

This story is about a dragon, a boy, and a hero George. Dragon is had a bad image of violent. However this story’s dragon is inertia and like a poem. The dragon has a friend that a boy is one of villagers. The dragon told stories of long ago to a boy. There were dangerous dragons everywhere. And brave knights fought them to rescue princesses. They were very close. One day, the dragon was going to fight. But a boy hope to stop it. George said sure. So George and dragon also very close. this story is very good and hart warming.  

Blunt, Fred. (2009) The Reluctant Dragon. London, England: Usborne

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BR 1-11 The Chilly Little Penguin

“Are you warm now?” everyone asked. “Yes I’m boiling,” said Perry.

 

This story is about Perry, and something yummy into the box. One day, Perry found a box. Seeing something yummy inside, but he was too cold to eat it. He tried skating, swimming, and sliding to be warm. The box was opened him who was very warm. He was able to eat something yummy inside. It’s an ice cream. I wanted to eat an ice cream.

 Stephen Gulbis. (2008). The Chilly Little Penguin. London, England: Usborne

 

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BR 1-09 The Lion and the Mouse

“I was wrong. Even little friends can be good friends.” (p22)

 

It is very simple story. The lion was going to kill a mouse. The mouse said “Please don’t kill me. Maybe I can save your life too, one day.” The lion laughed them. One day, the lion walked into a trap. The mouse helped the lion from a trap. She nibbled through the ropes and lion was free. The lion said “I’m sorry, little mouse.” The lion accepted his wrong. I thought it is not good to judge a person from an appearance.

 

Mackinnon, Mairi. (2008) The Lion and the Mouse. London, England: Usborne

 

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BR 1-09 The Lion and the Mouse

“I was wrong. Even little friends can be good friends.” (p22)

 

It is very simple story. The lion was going to kill a mouse. The mouse said “Please don’t kill me. Maybe I can save your life too, one day.” The lion laughed them. One day, the lion walked into a trap. The mouse helped the lion from a trap. She nibbled through the ropes and lion was free. The lion said “I’m sorry, little mouse.” The lion accepted his wrong. I thought it is not good to judge a person from an appearance.

 

Mackinnon, Mairi. (2008) The Lion and the Mouse. London, England: Usborne

 

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BR 1-07 Androcles and the Lion

A gate opened in a side wall, and an enormous lion charged out. (p22)

This story is about Androcles and an enormous lion. Androcles is a poor man. Androcles escaped from a rich man has reached the forest. Androcles was caught is made to duel an enormous lion…. Reading the book, I was very nervous. The lion to duel with Androcles was a lion that helped in the forest before Androcles. I was relieved.

 

Punter, Russell. (2008) Androcles and the Lion. London, England: Usborne

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BR 1-06 The owl and the pussy cat

Oh lovely Pussy!

Oh Pussy my love… (p 9)

This story is about the Pussycat and the Owl. The owl and the Pussycat went to sea in a beautiful boat. They took some honey and a lot of money. The owl sang a love song to pussycat. And, the owl and the pussycat get engaged. After finding the ring, they were married. It was a story that I became happy and read. I also want to dance by the light of the moon.

 

Ball, Victoria. (2008) The Owl and the Pussycat. London, England: Usborne

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BR 1-05 How Zebras Got Their Stripes

Baboon flew into the air. (p 20)

 

 

    This story is about white zebras and baboons having nothing red bottoms.


    This story is very interesting. Zebra angry stingy monkey and kicked the monkey. In that time, the monkey reddened by the hips burn in fire and the zebra became striped charcoal stick to his body. Because I hate stingy, it was very interesting. I like such a good story. However, I think white zebra is just a white horse….

Fournier, Laure.(2009) How Zebras Got Their Stripes. London, England: Usborne

 

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BR 1-04 The Leopard and the Sky God

Now in those the tortoise had no shell, only a little soft body. (p 30)

 

 

    This story is the story of God wants the leopard’s drum.


    I thought leopard is very pity that targeted his drum to animals. Also, I couldn’t understand why the shell be given to the turtle. I thought what leopard deprived of his drum, and should be given something. I hate such a bad story.

 

Lodge, Ali. (2007) The Leopard and the Sky God. London, England: Usborne

80/981

BR 1-03 The Peach Boy

“What a lovely child,” said the old women. “Let’s call him Peach Boy.” (p 11)

    This story is about Peach boy, a dog, a monkey, and a pheasant. Peach boy journey that was born from the peach. In the middle of the journey, Peach Boy to fellow a dog, a monkey, and a pheasant. Peach Boy aim Ogre Island along with the fellow….

    I thought that it can’t imitate me because I don’t have many follows. Peach Boy was able to successfully defeat the demon. I thought Peach Boy amazing.

Frith, Alex. (2009) The Peach Boy. London, England: Usborne

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BR 1-02 Brer Rabbit Down the Well

There are some huge fish here. (p 13)

   This is a story about Brer Rabbit and Brer Fox. Brer Rabbit was chased Brer Fox.


   The fox said “I am going to eat you up” I didn’t know that the fox is eating the rabbit. The rabbit had fallen into the well. The rabbit escaped from the well and to trick the fox.


  I thought fox is a fool. After that, I was worried about how the fox is what has become.

 

Muszynski, Eva. (2009) Brer Rabbit Down the Well. London, England: Usborne.

91/804

BR 1-01 The SCAREDY Cat

It came closer... and closer... and closer. (p 38)

     This story’s hero is Stanley. He was called “Scaredy cat” because he was scared of everything. For example, planes, trains, boys, noise, heights, kites, frogs, and dogs.

     One night, Stanley, Tabby and Snowy sneak into the house to catch a mouse. In the dark, Stanley saw a lump behind the curtains. He thought it is a monster! It came closer... and closer... and closer.


     Reading this book, I thought Stanley is cute. Finally, he will be a hero. It is very cool.



Mazali, Gustavo. (2008) The SCAREDY Cat. London, England: Usborne.

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