God created

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.

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

IT'S HALLOWEEN

I saw a monster come in,

on this spooky night.

Then a mummy entered,

it was a frightful sight.
A ghost suddenly appeared,
it was a scary scene.
Then Frankenstein showed up,
he looked rather mean.

Even a witch flew in,

with a haunting voice.

A skeleton dropped by,

he made a dreadful noise.

A hairy goblin stepped in,

I wanted to scream.

 I noticed a vampire walk in,

 this had to be a dream.
After all this confusion,

I came to this conclusion.
They are not scary,
they are dressed for Halloween.

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.

Friends

Kind and considerate you were to me.

Reaching out to help me in everything.

It was through your thoughtful ways,

Shown through your smile that brighten my days.

Through the years you showed how much you cared.

Eternally grateful for the times you were there.

Never will I forget the good times we shared.

Knowing now that time has passed us by.

Etched in my mind are those happy times.

Remember all the places we went  to.

Remember all the fun things we use to do.

I'll always cherish those times I spent with you.

Happy Birthday

We're throwing a party,

it's going to be great.

Your friends are here,

it's time to celebrate.

Bring out the cake,

and grab the drinks too.

Let's begin this party,

by singing to you.

We light up the candles,

and let out a big shout.

All the candles are lit,

can you blow them out.

Slice up the cake,

it's a chocolate treat.

Bring out those plates,

let's start to eat.

The party is not over,

there's so much to do.

We have a surprise,

there's something new.

You have greeting cards,

so plenty to see.

There's also some presents,

what could it be.

With music and laughter,

and some games too.

Let's enjoy all this fun,

this party is for you.

Lost & Found

Billy was on his way to class,

when he accidentally dropped

his ten dollar bill.

Mr. Z, a teacher walked down the hallway

and noticed the ten dollars on the floor.

He picked up the bill and placed it

on the desk at the lost and found room.

Joey walked inside the lost and found room,

and spotted the ten dollars on the desk.

He grabbed the money and handed it to

Marty in exchange for his set of comic books.

Marty trekked over to Randy's house and handed 

the ten dollars to his friend for his music CD.

Randy made his way to Jill's house and

handed her the ten dollars to pay off his debt.

Jill headed for the grocery store and

handed the owner ten dollars 

in exchange for a basket of apples.

The owner took a trip to Joey's house

and handed the young boy ten dollars

for filling the baskets with apples.

Joey raced back to the lost and found room

and placed the ten dollars on the desk.

Billy who lost his money, 

walked over to the lost and found room.

He drew a sigh of relief when he

found his lost ten dollars on the desk.  

IS IT POSSIBLE?

All transactions are legit.

Let's visit the zoo

The alarm goes off and up comes the sun.

It's time to get ready, to have some fun.

You get out of bed and what do you do?

You go on a trip, to visit the zoo.

You go through the gate and what do you see?

The tiger is on the prowl and a lemur is on the tree.

You look at the elephant and the meerkats too.

See the black bear and the flamingos in view. 

Koalas are pretty cute and the baboon is on the go.

Sea lions are swimming and the turtles are slow.

You spy on the gator and the gorilla on the grass.

You stare at the snake and the fish behind the glass.

Zebra makes you dizzy and the rhinos sitting down.

Monkey is with a baby and the lion is wearing a frown.

You spot a wild leopard and the lizard on the ground.

You find a gray goat and the cougar is running around.

The cheetah goes fast and the jackals can run.

The pumas on the move and the otters having fun.

You follow the weasel and the big horn sheep.

You come across a fox and the pandas asleep.

Watch the penguins walk and all the birds fly.

Notice the kangaroo and the bats hanging high.

Hippos in the water and the giraffe is really tall.

Ostrich is eating and there's a pony in the stall.

You have seen all the animals, in your visit at the zoo.

We hope you had fun and learned something new.

It's time to go home, we'd love to see you again.

We hope you come back and bring along a friend.

L is for Library

Let's read a book, it can be fun.

If only we can find the right one.

Books can be found, on a library shelf.

Read anything you like, pick one yourself.

All the books, that you can choose.

Really depends on what you can use.

You know, you got nothing to lose.

What will I be ?

My grandpa was a preacher.

My grandma was a teacher.

My dad is a bookseller.

My mom is a storyteller.

BUT WHAT WILL I BE?

My neighbor is a beautician.

My uncle is a technician.

My aunt is a physician.

My brother is a musician.

BUT WHAT WILL I BE?

My cousin is a magician.

My nephew is a electrician.

My niece is a mathematician.

My friend is a pediatrician.

BUT WHAT WILL I BE?

Since it's up to me.

What I want to be.

If I had to choose today.

I know what I would say.

Ode to Writers

Today, I set myself a goal.

I'll craft the words that will show.

I created a story that's engaging and fun.

You'll enjoy the characters, every single one.

I'll write about a funny new tale.

It's about a lovable talking whale.

I'll add in a silly white goose.

And I'll write like I'm Dr. Seuss.

But suddenly, I have bad luck.

My mind goes blank and I'm stuck.

Now I am in a state of shock.

I got a case of writer's block.

No problem, I'm going to still write.

I won't stop, until I got it right.

I'll use words that'll dazzle their mind.

And put the main character in a bind.

Now it's finally over, my story is complete.

I'm jumping for joy, this is a huge feat.

I'm finally finished and I feel great.

And not once, did I procrastinate.

.  

Which Book?

Pete picked up six books from the library.

He placed the books on his desk.

He sat down and pondered which book to read first.

Suddenly the first book popped up.

"Pick me," shouted Book one.

"Look inside, it's full of adventure."

Pete heard another voice.

He looked up and noticed Book two edged forward.

"Don't listen to him," Book two replied.

"My book is funny, you'll laugh out loud."

The third Book stood up and came forward.

"Read me," cried Book three.

"My book is about dinosaurs."

"Wait a minute," Book four hollered.

"My book is better," Book four proclaimed.

"You can read about your favorite animals." 

The fifth Book stepped forward.

"Examine mine!" Book five exclaimed.

"It's about your favorite hero."

The sixth Book took his turn.

"Don't forget about me," Book six replied.

"This book is written by your favorite author?"

WHICH BOOK SHALL PETE CHOOSE?

Which book would you choose?

Bald man 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 tossed the kite in the air,

hoping it 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 climbed on-board, so he could 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 could 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 the ship at a air strip.

He built a space ship to replace the plane.

He bought the plane 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 her a tune.

So they can go on their honeymoon.