Book Talk: 2016

Saturday, 26 November 2016

The Wolves of Currumpaw

p.20 Did the farmers have a right to kill Lobo in order to protect their animals?

What other options could they have?

p.32 How did the wolves learn to ignore an animal that was already dead?

Wonder

p.14 Why does August think that only he can see that he's ordinary?

Who thinks they are ordinary? Why?

Who thinks they are not ordinary? Why?

If someone is very different to you, can they also be ordinary?

Leon and the Place Between

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Why do you think Leon stands apart from the other children outside the tent?

'Little Mo looked disappointed.' What could she be disappointed about?

How did Leon know that he had to step into the magic box?

The Three Ninja Pigs

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Why did the sister frighten the wolf?

Unlike her brothers, she never attacks the wolf. She displays her skills instead. Why do you think this is?

Why did the brothers cut short their training?

Stuck

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How do you know Floyd is a determined boy?

What is determination?

What makes us determined?

The Tunnel

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Why does the boy like to frighten his sister at night?

Why is the girl afraid of the dark?

The Incredible Book Eating Boy

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'Henry loved books. But not like you and I love books, no. Not quite...'

Who loves to read books? Why? Who does not? Why?

Does your Mom or Dad read books? Why do you think they do?

Why do you think Henry liked to eat books?

The Dot

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What do you think this story will be about?

Why do you think Vashti is still in class even though it is over?

Why could her paper be empty?

The Crow's Tale

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p.1 Why do you think the other animals are staring up at the Crow?

p.4 Why did ALL of the animals want to go to the sun?

Gangsta Granny

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Chapter 1

Who likes to stay with their Grandparents? Why?

Chapter 2

Why can't Ben just tell his Granny that the soup is awful?

Why do you think Ben found reading difficult?

Journey

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What do you think the title means?

What do you think this book will be about based on the cover?

(girl sitting alone on the steps)
What do you see in this picture?

Hamilton's Hats

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Why would Hamilton collect hats?

Describe something you like to collect and why?

Why (or how) do we decide to collect something?

Have You Filled a Bucket Today?

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p.5 Could people have different sized buckets? It takes more to fill some than others. Why?

p.7 Do you agree that everyone has a bucket?

Pong!

Chapter 1

Bertie's favourite day of the week is Friday. What's yours and why?

Do you do any jobs at home?

Should children do jobs at home?

The Day the Crayons Came Home

How is this one similar / different to The Day the Crayons Quit? Which do you prefer?

Why does Maroon Crayon want to bring Paper Clip?

Why does Pea Green change his name?

Today I Will Fly!

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p.4/5/6/7 What do you think Piggie is thinking while Elephant is telling her that she will never fly?

p.10 Why doesn't she listen to Elephant?

The Legend of the Worst Boy in the World

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Chapter 1

How do you know their dad finds the boys moaning funny?

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Chapter 1

Is it wrong to lie?

What do you think was 'the truth' that he wanted to know?

How might the elephant lead Peter to his sister?

Do you believe fortune tellers can predict the future? Why?

Why would Peter doubt Vilna Lutz?