Reading is ...................

READING is....Adventurous

PIERRE IN THE AIR

by Andrea Beck

READING is....AWESOME

FACE TO FACE WITH SHARKS

by David Doubilet

READING Is.... ENJOYABLE

BUDDY'S FUN DAY

by Henry Porada

READING is.... ENTERTAINING

THE SUPERHEROES EMPLOYMENT AGENCY

by Marilyn Singer

READING is....  FUNNY

THE ENTERTAINER

by Emma Dodd

READING is....  HEARTWARMING

THE INNER LIGHT

by Henry Porada

READING is.... HUMOROUS

ANIMAL CRACKERS FLY THE COOP

by Kevin O' Malley

READING is....  INFORMATIVE

THE BOY WHO CHANGED THE WORLD

by Andy Andrews

READING is.... INSPIRATIONAL

THE DOT

by Peter Reynolds

READING is.... UPLIFTING

AN A FROM MISS KELLER

by Patricia Polacco

Tell Me A Joke

Henry: Can I tell you a joke?
Pete: Only if you are a tenor.
Henry: A tenor?
Pete: Yes, ten or eleven feet away.
Henry: Ha ha ha

Henry: Can I please tell you a joke?
Pete: Only if you go solo.
Henry: Solo?
Pete: Yeah, so low that I can't hear you.
Henry: You are so funny

Henry: I just figured out just how the sun rises.
Pete: How did you figure it out?
Henry: Finally, it dawned on me.
Pete: Ha ha, so you're trying to be a comedian. 

Henry: "I went to see the doctor about my memory problem?"
Pete: How did it go?
Henry: "He made me pay in advance!"
Pete: Hmmm....

Henry: " Do you know mime's favorite color?"
Pete: No, what is his favorite color"
Henry:  "I don't know, either, he won't tell me."
Pete: Was I supposed to laugh?

Henry: "Do you know why I brought a ladder to school?"
Pete: "I have no idea."
Henry:  "My music teacher told me to sing higher."
Pete: "Keep trying." 

Henry: "Do you know why I brought a light bulb to school?"
Pete: "You got me stumped."
Henry: "I had a bright idea."

Pete: I like your last joke.
Henry: You really liked my last joke?
Pete: Yeah, because it was your last one.
Henry: Ha ha, funny. You should try to be a comedian.
Pete: I could try but I might be as bad as you are.
Henry: You remind me of Brad Pitt.
Pete: Brad Pitt, he's not a comedian.
Henry: Now, you know why I don't laugh at your jokes.

I Know An Author

I know an author who swallowed a book,

I don't know why he swallowed a book,

he gave me a funny look.

I know an author who swallowed some art,

He was really smart to swallow some art.

He swallowed the art to go inside the book,

I don't know why he swallowed a book,

he gave me a funny look.

I know an author who swallowed a word,

That's what I heard he swallowed a word.

He swallowed the word to go with the art,

He swallowed the art to go inside the book,

I don't know why he swallowed a book,

he gave me a funny look.

I know an author who swallowed a pen,

He did it again, he swallowed a pen.

He swallowed the pen to add to the word,

He swallowed the word to go with the art,

He swallowed the art to go inside the book.

I don't know why he swallowed the book,

he gave me a funny look.

I know an author who swallowed a Query letter.

He felt much better when he swallowed a letter.

He swallowed the letter to go with the pen,

He swallowed the pen to add to the word,

He swallowed the word to go with the art,

He swallowed the art to go inside the book.

I don't know why he swallowed the book,

he gave me a funny look.

I know an author who swallowed a box,

He looked like an ox when he swallowed a box.

He swallowed the box to go with the letter,

He swallowed the letter to go with the pen,

He swallowed the pen to add to the word,

He swallowed the word to go with the art,

He swallowed the art to go inside the book,

I don't know why he swallowed a book,

he gave me a funny look.

I know an author who swallowed a stamp.

He is a scamp for swallowing the stamp.

He swallowed the stamp to go on the box,

He swallowed the box to go with the letter,

He swallowed the letter to go with the pen,

He swallowed the pen to add to the word,

He swallowed the word to go with the art,

He swallowed the art to go inside the book,

I don't know why he swallowed the book,

he gave me a funny look.

He coughed up a box with his book and Query letter inside.

He mailed the box to a publishing house.

The editor opened the box and found the author's book inside.

Will the editor publish the author's book?

Stay tuned........................................................   

Happy Father's Day!

Father's Day is near,

and I want to get a gift for my dad.

The Good News, I have some money.

The Bad News, I misplaced it.

The Good News, I can borrow money from my friend.

The Bad News, I owe him some money.

The Good News, I found a five dollar bill.

The Bad News, it was squashed and soiled.

The Good News, I cleaned it.

The Bad News, it's all wet.

The Good News, it's finally dry.

The Bad News, it's getting late.

The Good News, I know what to buy.

The Bad News, the store is closed.

The Good News, I spent the whole day

with my Dad and he loved it.

A bald man who wanted to fly.

There was a bald man who wanted to fly.
I don't know why he wanted to fly,
He wouldn't tell me why.
There was a bald man who bought a kite.
He ran for miles and hoped he would take flight.
He bought the kite so he can fly.
I don't know why he wanted to fly,
He wouldn't tell me why.
There was a bald man who bought a hot air balloon.
He slipped inside and hoped to reach the moon.
He bought the balloon to replace the kite.
He bought the kite so he can fly.
I don't know why he wanted to fly,
He wouldn't tell me why.
There was a bald man who bought a airplane kit.
He assembled the kit and hope he would fit.
He bought the kit to replace the balloon.
He bought the balloon to replace the kite.
He bought the kite so he can fly.
I don't know why he wanted to fly,
He wouldn't tell me why.
There was a bald man who built a space ship.
He tried to fly it at a airstrip.
He built the spaceship to replace the airplane.
He bought the airplane to replace the balloon.
He bought the balloon to replace the kite.
He bought the kite so he can fly.
I don't know why he wanted to fly,
He wouldn't tell me why.
There was a bald man who promised his bride,
he would give her the moon.
He was better off to play a tune,
so they can go on their honeymoon. 

The House That Mom Cleaned

This is the house that mom cleaned.

This is the cat, that lived in the house that mom cleaned.

This is the dog, that chased the cat, that lived in the house that mom cleaned.

This is the girl, that roused the dog, that chased the cat, that lived in the house that mom cleaned.

This is the boy, that bumped the girl, that roused the dog, that chased the cat, that lived in the house that mom cleaned.

This is the bowl, filled with cream corn, that splattered the boy, that bumped the girl, that roused the dog,that chased the cat, that lived in the house that mom cleaned.

This is the baby, dressed adorned, that knocked the bowl, filled with cream corn, that splattered the boy, that bumped the girl, that roused the dog, that chased the cat, that lived in the house that mom cleaned.

This is the dad, tattered and torn, that fed the baby, dressed adorned, that knocked the bowl, filled with cream corn, that splattered the boy, that bumped the girl, that roused the dog, that chased the cat, that lived in the house that mom cleaned.

This is the neighbor, who blew the car horn, that scared the dad, tattered and torn, that fed the baby, dressed adorned, that knocked the bowl, filled with cream corn, that splattered the boy, that bumped the girl, that roused the dog, that chased the cat, that lived in the house that mom cleaned.

This is the mom, tired and worn, that waved at the neighbor, who blew the car horn, that scared the dad, tattered and torn, that fed the baby, dressed adorned, that knocked the bowl, filled with cream corn, that splattered the boy, that bumped the girl, that roused the dog, that chased the cat, that lived in the house that mom cleaned.

This is the family who has sworn, to wash the floor in the house that mom cleaned. 

RU4 Books?

Sometimes I dream I am a doctor, and sometimes I am a fireman.

Sometimes I pretend I am a police officer and other times I am a pilot.

At times I am a astronaut and other times I am a teacher.

I imagine at times I am a pirate and other times I am a soldier.

There are times I envision I am a postal clerk and other times I am a artist.

There are times I am a scientist and other times I imagine I am a archaeologist.

Sometimes I fantasize I am a builder and other times I am a engineer.

I can picture myself as a zookeeper and at times I am a painter.

Every time I pull out a book and start to read,

I become the main character inside the book.

I LOVE READING BOOKS!

RU4 BOOKS?

GOD'S CREATION

This is the sky that God created.

This is the stars that light up the sky 
that God created.

This is the sun that shines through the day and divides it from the night with the stars that light up the sky that God created. 

This is the earth that orbits the sun that shines through the day and divides it from the night with the stars that light up the sky that God created.

This is the land with flowers and trees that fills the earth that orbits the sun that shines through the day and divides it from the night with the stars that light up the sky that God created.

This is the waters with fish and whale that flows on the land that fills the earth that orbits the sun that shines through the day and divides it from the night with the stars that light up the sky that God created.

This is the animals large and small that lives on the land surrounded by water that flows on the earth that orbits the sun that shines through the day  and divides it from the night with the stars that light up the sky that God created.

This is the men and women that take care of the animals that live on the land surrounded by water that flows on the earth that orbits the sun that shines through the day and divides it from the night with the stars that light up the sky that God created.

This is the day the Lord has made,
let us rejoice and be glad in it.

Andy the Pretender

Andy walked into his living room and stood in front of his mother and his brother. "Look at me," Andy announced, "I am a doctor." Andy wore a surgical mask and one pair of white gloves. "I am going to be a great doctor." Andy added. "Yes," Mom agreed, "you will save lives and heal sick people." "You can't be a doctor," his brother David interrupted. "You faint at the sight of blood." Andy hung his head down and walked away in shame.
The young boy came back to the room holding on to a basketball. "Look, at me now," Andy proclaimed. "I am a basketball player." "Yes, you are," his mom said, "I can't wait to see you play." David shook his head. "You can't be a basketball player," David retorted, "you are too short." Andy turned around and walked away. Andy sprinted back to the living room and shouted, "I am a airplane pilot." Andy skipped around the room pretending he was flying an airplane. "You are a pilot," mom replied, "you will be the best.""You can't be a pilot," said David, "you are afraid of heights." Andy gave his brother a dirty look and he walked away. Andy ran back to the room and proudly announced he was a librarian. He walked around pretending he was scanning a book he had in his hand. "You are a librarian," his mom said. But David interrupted again, "You can't be a librarian," David exclaimed, "you hate to read any books." Andy stood motionless for a moment. He put his hands on his hip and made a startling comment. "I am no doctor, I am no basketball player, I am no airplane pilot, nor a librarian." "But," Andy added, "I have great imagination. And that means one thing." "What is that," David asked. "I will be a great writer," Andy proclaimed."
 David and Mom both agreed.

What will you be?

The school bell rang, the students headed for the door.

 Except for Toby, he sat down glued to his chair.

 He stared at the chalkboard and gazed at the words

 the teacher wrote down. "What will you be when you grow up?" 

Toby's mind was filled with many choices.

 Ms. Harper leaned over and  urged him to pick the one he enjoyed the most. 

But Toby loved more than one vocation. 

He walked home wondering what to do. 

The young boy dashed to his kitchen and called to his mother. 

Toby's mother suggested he visit the library.

 The young boy decided to check out four books at the library.

 He scanned every page and found he had more choices. 

On the way out the young lad met his friend Laurie.

 Laurie explained she wanted to be a librarian.

 Toby imagined himself in that role. 

He pictured himself reading to the children. 

Toby agreed it was a great choice. 

Fred walked by and announced he wanted to be a fireman. 

Toby recalled when the whole class visited the fire station. 

He was so excited when  he tried out the fireman's hat.

 "That's a good idea," Toby replied. "Maybe I'll choose to be a fireman."

Barry came along and explained he wanted to be an astronomer.

 Toby recalled the nights he watched the stars in the dark.

 He pulled out his telescope and gaze at the starry night 

"That's another great idea," Toby admitted. 

Toby walked home with his head hanging down.

 He sat down next to his mother and explained his frustration. 

"I keep changing my mind," Toby said, "it's hard for me to choose one." 

Toby's mother suggested he select one that his heart desires.

 Then Toby had an idea. He prepared his speech before the night was over. 

The next morning, Toby arrived at school with a big smile on his face. 

"OK, class," Ms. Harper announced, "let's get started." Dolly went first.

 She proudly told the class she wanted to be a doctor. 

David explained he wanted to be an engineer. 

Finally, it was Toby's turn. He pulled out a book and displayed it to the class.

"If I can't decide on one vocation," Toby began, 

I can always write a story."

 So Toby stood in front of the class

 and  proudly announced, "I want to be a writer."

A Ticket To Happiness

I am going to be happy today.

Even though the skies are gray.

No matter what trouble come my way,

I am going to be happy today.

We can post the above words on our fridge

and believe in it. But it means nothing unless

we do our part. It all starts inside of me.

I can create in my mind a feeling based

on the thoughts I hold inside.

What thoughts do you keep in your mind?

Are your thoughts positive or are they negative thoughts?

Do you carry hate inside or do you carry thoughts on love?

Our thoughts can have a tremendous power over our mind and body.

It carries on to our actions, and the words we speak.

It also effects how we feel. 

So ticket to happiness starts with a positive outlook in life.

So keep your heart free from hate.

Keep your mind free from worry.

And fill your heart and mind with love and laughter.

That's your ticket to Happiness.

Life can be so much fun,

If you know how it's done.

And you can do this part,

If you open up your heart.

So if you really know how,

You could do this now.

Put a smile on your face,

Every time you go some place.

Share it to everyone you know,

Then your gloomy day will go.

So when your smile comes out,

There can be no doubt.

When you do this one thing,

It will make your heart sing.

Put your fears to rest,

Make you feel the best.

The Night B4 Christmas

It's Christmas eve, Tommy, Joe and Mindy are decorating the living room. Mom and Dad left the house to pick up the presents at Grandma's. The three kids planned to purchase a present for their parents while they were gone. They stopped at a store for the perfect gift. "So what are we getting mom and dad?" Tommy asked. "How about this," Joe pointed to the window display. Mindy shook her head, "we're running out of time, we better find something soon." Joe found a cat on display made out of porcelain.

They all chipped in and paid for the gift. The three kids ran home to wrap the present. Tommy and Mindy fought on who should wrap the gift. They tugged back and forth holding on to the cat. "Let me do this," Mindy cried. Tommy shouted back, "No, I want to do this." Immediately, both Tommy and Mindy fell to the floor. All three kids watched the porcelain cat shatter in pieces. "Now, look at what you did," Tommy shouted at Mindy. Mindy started to cry, "it's not my fault." She ran upstairs and slammed the door. Joe and Tommy quickly cleaned up the mess. "What are we going to do?" Tommy asked. Joe stared at the clock and sighed, "It's too late," Joe said, "mom and dad will be home soon." Mindy called Uncle Ted on the phone. She told him the dilemma all three kids were in. "Don't worry about anything," Uncle Ted said, "I will take care of it." Mom and Dad came through the door carrying presents. Joe and Tommy helped their parents place all the gifts under the tree. "Where is Mindy?" Mom asked. Joe and Tommy looked at each other. "She's taking a nap." The door bell rang  and Uncle Ted arrived. He asked the kids to help him unload the presents from his car. Mindy came down the stairs and helped move the presents under the tree. "I can't stay," Uncle Ted said, "but I will be back at midnight." The three kids went upstairs to put together a handmade Christmas card. "I'm sorry I yelled at you," Tommy said to Mindy.  "I'm sorry too," Mindy replied. They worked together to make the special card for their parents. The clock struck midnight, the kids ran down the stairs and sat on the floor near the tree. The parents stood back and watched all three kids eyes light up the moment they opened each gift. "Thanks Mom and Dad," all three kids shouted together. They took turns and hugged their parents. "Let's sit down and read about the first Christmas," Dad announced. Mindy raised her hand and volunteered to read from the bible. Before they settled down to rest, Dad noticed there was one more present behind the tree. He picked up the gift and saw it was marked for Mom and Dad from the kids. All three kids stood in shock. They whispered to each other, "how could it be?"  Mom opened the present and found a porcelain cat inside. "Thank you, kids," Mom replied, "this is a special gift." The kids wondered where it came from.  "You must have spent all your savings on it," Dad said. "Ah, Yeah," Joe replied, "we're broke, tell them Mindy." Mindy stared at Joe, "we have no money left." Tommy announced it was a shattering experience. Uncle Ted finally came back to join the family in a sing along. They walked toward the couch when Mindy stopped Uncle Ted along the way. "Thanks, Uncle Ted," Mindy said, "please don't tell anyone." "It will be our secret," Uncle Ted said. Mindy gave him a big hug.