The library was full of magic and art this week as we explored two Caldecott winners. One of the books we read was "The Invention of Hugo Cabret" by Brian Selznick. This unique book is unlike any other I have read. At 533 pages, students may initially be daunted by this book, but it is not your average novel. Over 300 pages are illustrations--beautiful pencil sketches that move the story along. This book contains art, toys, mystery, sorrow, creativity, magic, and movies--just about everything one could want in a novel. I highly recommend it.
The website is a wonderful addition to the book. Explore this website and see all the research and real people this book was based on. http://www.theinventionofhugocabret.com/index.htm
I love your blog! This is such a great idea to get kids reading and to help us adults know what books our kids would find interesting.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the time and energy you go through to preview and review these books.