Mystery Reader Suggestions for 1st graders

[Mkrop]

DH is the mystery reader in DS7's first grade class. We need a book suggestion. It has to be approved by the teacher. I asked her what has been read before and she told me most of the books were holiday related but I know one mom read Froggy Eats Out and another read a pirate book because she dressed up as a pirate.

DH will not dress up nor do I think DS7 would be comfortable with that.

I have been looking on B&N for ideas and not really finding much.

I was going to have him do If You Give A Mouse A Cookie, or If You Give A Moose A Muffin and have him give out the corresponding treat. Are those books too young for first graders?

DH does not have any ideas.

Please help with some suggestions, thanks!

 

[clarabelle]

Hooway for Wodney Wat by Helen Lester.
It is a about a rat with a speech impediment that saves the class from a bully.

 

[clarabelle]

Edwurd Fudwupper Fibs Big by Berkley Breathed
About a kid who fibs and the consequences (Aliens from Space) amazing illustrations. The author used to write the cartoon strip "Bloom County" it was popular in the 80s
I read it to a group that laughed out loud.

 

[skuttle]

My DS is in first grade and he loves the Skippy Jon Jones books. They are cute books.

 

[padams]

Jack Prelutsky's poetry books work well for mystery reader at that age. The peoms are kid oriented and a bit silly. You just read as many poems as time allows; don't have to worry about finishing the book. My 8th grader took a Prelutsky poem to school today because the teacher said to bring in a poem. He picked "Homework, Oh Homework".

 

[clutter]

I read "My Big Dog" to my dd's first grade years ago. It was a HUGE hit, but you have to be able to BE the persnickety cat!

 

[3jsmommy]

I woud go to your local library & ask the childrens librarian for suggestions.
They are usually great with things like that, plus you'll save $!

 

[Mkrop]

I woud go to your local library & ask the childrens librarian for suggestions.
They are usually great with things like that, plus you'll save $!

People usually buy the book and donate to the classroom library.

 

[3jsmommy]

People usually buy the book and donate to the classroom library.

Oh, in that case my boys all loved,
PETE'S A PIZZA
BARNYARD BOOGIE
DR. SUESS (any of them)
SKIPPY JOHN JONES (must read some parts in a spanish accent)

 

[mrsv98]

I have always loved the Steven Kellogg books, especially this one:
http://www.amazon.com/Day-Jimmys-Boa-Ate-Wash/dp/0140546235

Also, The Mysterious Tadpole, Is Your Mama a Llama? and A Rose for Pinkerton. Plus, in every book he illustrates, he always hides pictures of his cat Rose and his kids. They are fun and silly and the illustrations are wonderful.

 

[BCDisneyFanatic]

Two other suggestions are The Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson and The True Story of the Three Little Pigs by Lane Smith.

 

[LuvOrlando]

It's nice that you're involved. My kids are in 5th and 6th now and I have little opportunity to help out these days, but they are quick to point out how i was always there for them and how all their friends know me and say I'm nice because of it. if that won't make you feel good about yourself I don't know what else could.

 

[jbmom]

My DS is in first grade and he loves the Skippy Jon Jones books. They are cute books.

I agree my sons whole first grade class enjoyed the Skippy Jon Jones books.

 

[Mkrop]

It's nice that you're involved. My kids are in 5th and 6th now and I have little opportunity to help out these days, but they are quick to point out how i was always there for them and how all their friends know me and say I'm nice because of it. if that won't make you feel good about yourself I don't know what else could.

Thanks, I am up there all the time so I was very excitied when DH signed up instead of me at Back to School Night. He does all the coaching stuff but something like this is new to him.

 

[Sandy321]

I think your idea of Moose Muffin/Mouse Cookie and bringing the kids a snack (if your school allows - some schools have strict rules due to allergies) is PERFECT!

I also love Stephen Kellog
Robert McClosky has some beautiful books
Curious George books - the man with the yellow hat....

 

[jcc0621]

DS is also in 1st grade and one of his favorite books is The Man Who never Snoozes. It is an old book, so I don't know how easy it willbe to find (MIL read to DH when he was little). It is good becasue there is also participation for the kids!

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=The+Man+Who+Never+Snoozed

 

[Mkrop]

ok I asked my neighbor for a suggestion and she told me that 90% of people dress up for this. She is trying to "guilt" DH into dressing up. She even came up with an idea he is considering, a baseball hat and a catcher's mask and holding a glove in front of his face until he reads the story.

I had no idea this was so involved. Eeks he is probably going to kill me, oops

 

[nmmom95]

I vote for dressing him up as Spongebob!

 

[piglet too]

Well, not really a dress-up type book, but my DD and her friends loved "Edward The Emu" when I read it to them.
http://search.barnesandnoble.com/Edward-the-Emu/Sheena-Knowles/e/9780064434997

 

[Mkrop]

I vote for dressing him up as Spongebob!

I would love to see that too.

You actually know my DH, could you EVER see him doing that!??????!!!!!

I will tell him you suggested that