Book Fair

On Saturday, November 1st Summit will hold its annual book Fair at Barnes and Noble in Winston Salem. Every year it's a great time not only to support the school but fill our classroom with new and exciting books for children to read. I've been asked to provide some "suggestions" of books we'd like to find on the shelves in our classroom or some you might want to add to your personal libraries at home. So here I bring you Mr. Dahler's first ever TOP TEN list!

10. If I Ran For President by Catherine Stier - With all the conversations about electing a new president how could I pass this one up?

9. Museum Trip by Barbara Lehman - We loved her last wordless book, The Red Book, and this one looks just as thought provoking.

8. Vunce Upon a Time by J. Otto Seibold - With Halloween just around the corner this book tells the tale of a vegetarian vampire who's afraid of humans.

7. Frankenstein Takes the Cake by Adam Rex - One of my favorite books in college was Mary Shelley's tale with the same lead character. This story big Frank gets married and Dracula shows up as best man.

6. Bats at the Library by Brian Lies - Some bats find there way into a library and read some great classics like Goodnight Moon and Pippi Longstocking.

5. The Gift of the Magi by O. Henry and illustrated by P.J. Lynch - One of the most profound stories of giving ever written. A classic tale all children should hear again and again.

4. Old Bear by Kevin Henkes - Any book by this author will not stay on your bookshelf very long. Kevin continues to entertain and teach readers again and again. I am confident his new book will continue the tradition.

3. Hansel and Gretel adapted by Michael Morpurgo, illustrated by Emma Clark - Another classic tale that can at times have dark undertones, this adaptation focuses on the love and relationships siblings have for one another.

2. Fairies and Magical Creatures by Matthew Reinhart and Robert Sabuda - a pop-up book that will invite children in the world of mythology.

1. ABC3D by Marion Bataille - How could I pass up an ABC book? This one is yet another book that springs to life right before your eyes. A engaging feast of the eyes and a continual quest for the answer to the question of, "How did they do that?"

This is merely a taste of the wonder that awaits you and your family as you explore the books and titles at Barnes and Noble. Just take an hour and wander the isles and before you realize it you'll have your own TOP TEN list in no time...and as always...enjoy the journey!