SOTR1989 Book Blog

  Super Why: Super Readers To The Rescue Salina Yoon   Released: March 4th, 2010 My 59th book for 2026 was Salina Yoon’s Super Why: Super Readers To The Rescue.   I was working the other day, and one of my individuals has noticed that I enjoy reading.  He has started to ask me to read to him.  We read several of the other Fly Guy books a little while ago.  He found some books based on his favorite TV show and had me read them to him.  As a result, I added them to the reading list.  After all, it's a book, and if it encourages a younger reader to check it out, or even their parent reading this to get it for them, then it's worth it. This book is an introduction to the Super Why! show.  It covers all the main characters, what their superpowers are, and what they are capable of.  It's great for those new to the show and trying to figure out who each character is and what they do. Here is what I learned : ————— Super Why has the Power ...

  Super Why:  Alpha Pig's Alphabet Adventure Angela C. Santomero   Released: January 1st, 2010 My 58th book for 2026 was Angela C. Santomero’s Super Why: Alpha Pig's Alphabet Adventure.   I was working the other day, and one of my individuals has noticed that I enjoy reading.  He has started to ask me to read to him.  We read several of the Fly Guy books a little while ago.  He found some other books involving his favorite show Super Why! and had me read them to him.  As a result, I added them to the reading list.  After all, it's a book, and if it encourages a younger reader to check it out, or even their parent reading this to get it for them, then it's worth it. This book follows the Pig character's adventure as children learn about the alphabet.  They learn the different letters, how to form basic words, and complete sentence structures.  My individual loved me reading it to him and allowing him to pick the correct answers...

  Fly Guy Presents: Weather Tedd Arnold   Released: September 13th, 2016 My 57th book for 2026 was Tedd Arnold’s Fly Guy Presents: Weather.   I was working the other day, and one of my individuals has noticed that I enjoy reading.  He has started to ask me to read to him.  We read several of the other Fly Guy books a little while ago.  He found some more and had me read them to him.  As a result, I added them to the reading list.  After all, it's a book, and if it encourages a younger reader to check it out, or even their parent reading this to get it for them, then it's worth it. This one takes a look at weather and discusses what it is, how it works, what effects it, and what humans do to exist with constantly changing weather.  It's a good book with a lot of great information. I love these Fly Guy books directed at young readers.  They provide good solid information, leave things that retain well in the memory, and make it fun fo...

  Fly Guy Presents: Snakes Tedd Arnold   Released: January 5th, 2016 My 56th book for 2026 was Tedd Arnold’s Fly Guy Presents: Snakes.   I was working the other day, and one of my individuals has noticed that I enjoy reading.  He has started to ask me to read to him.  We read several of the other Fly Guy books a little while ago.  He found some more and had me read them to him.  As a result, I added them to the reading list.  After all, it's a book, and if it encourages a younger reader to check it out, or even their parent reading this to get it for them, then it's worth it. This book follows Fly Guy and his young pal Buzz as they head to the zoo and check out the snake exhibit. There's lots of cool information in this book.  It will enlighten most young readers and present a good introduction that educates them before a fear can develop.  Here is what I learned : ————— For Judy and Gary, who have many snake stories to tell! —T.A. ...

  The Secret Three By Mildred Myrick   Released: January 1st, 1963 My 55th book for 2026 was Mildred Myrick’s The Secret Three.   This was one of my favorite books growing up.    Mark goes to stay with Billy at the beach.  They find a message inside a bottle from a boy named Tom on the island.  They respond to him and agree to form a club called The Secret Three who meet on Tuesdays.  They attend the first meeting, and they enjoy the company of one another. I got this book from the Alexander Hamilton Memorial Library in Waynesboro, PA.  It had to have been 1993/1994.  I remember getting my very own copy of it for Christmas that year.  I read it nearly every year up until Middle School.  It always had a special place in my heart.  Sadly, when I was going through my old stuff in California, PA, I stumbled across my original copy of this book, but it had severe mold damage. I was super interested in the numbers code the boys ...

  The Chronicles Of Narnia: The Last Battle C.S. Lewis   Released: September 4th, 1956 My 54th book for 2026 was C.S. Lewis’ The Last Battle.   Going along with the other Narnia books, I was half asleep at the wheel.  We have more new characters, and even a who plethora of old ones who make appearances in this story. An ape named Shift convinces a donkey named Puzzle to dress as Aslan the Lion and convince the people of Narnia to cut down the trees for lumber.  Shift then pockets the profits.  They encouter support from the Calormenes.  They too believe Puzzle to be Aslan, and kill off any who doubt what Shift has to say.  King Tirian and his unicorn Jewel hear of the murders, and rush to stop them.  Once there, Tirian discovers what Shift is up to and denounces him, causing himself to be tied up.  After calling out to Aslan and King Peter, Eustace and Jill are thrust into Narnia without using the rings.  King Tirian also finds...