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Hello Indian Hill Readers!!
I miss reading to all of you during library time each week, so I really hope you are finding time to read at home. :)
I am reading LOTS of books from my personal collection that I have not yet had time to enjoy, but just in case you do not have a stack of books at home, I am posting books on this page that you can "watch" (everybody picture books) or listen to (chapter books). A lot of the books are new titles that I would have been sharing with you this spring, and they are from several new series that I was busy adding to the library in March. Other books are a collection of old and new and will have a grade listed next to the title because they are chapter books I was going to read to those particular students. It doesn't mean you can't listen to and enjoy them as well if you aren't in those grades!! Please check with your parents first, though, to be certain they feel these chapter books are suitable to YOUR age.
Check back often. I will be thinking of you as I make the recordings. There will be a variety of titles, so I do hope everyone finds something they truly like. Stay well. Read a lot.
Mrs. Baughan
**PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL BOOK VIDEO READ ALOUDS ON THIS WEBPAGE WERE MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FAIR USE LIMITS ON COPYRIGHT LAW FOR THE TRANSFORMATIVE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT TO OUR TEACHERS AND STUDENTS DURING THE 2020 COVID-19 CLOSURE OF SCHOOL BUILDINGS.
Book adventures with Mrs. B!
Come along and join the fun! Download and print either the casual or the workday Mrs. Baughan on your home computer and take her on a book adventure. Look at the photos below to get an idea of what to do. Be creative! When you have a photo, please email it to Mrs. Baughan at dbaughan@gbcs.org . Photos will post to the Indian Hill Facebook page and everyone who participates will receive a Ziggy's gift certificate compliments of Mrs. White, our district librarian. The gift certificates will arrive in your email as a reply to receiving your photo.
Reading in the garden
Reading outside
Reading with a giant cat!
Reading on a bike ride
DC Super Heroes Character Education series:
Enjoy all 10 books in the series!
Supergirl uses care and takes time to do her job well.
The Flash is kind and helps those in need.
Batman always tells the truth and is loyal to his friends.
Wonder Woman treats others the way she wants to be treated.
by Nikki Potts
Join Mrs. Baughan as she reads aloud the first book in the Habitat Hunter series of everybody picture books published by Picture Window Books.
by Margaret McNamara (Mr. Tiffin's Classroom series)
Join Mr. Tiffin's class as they learn about poetry during the month of April (which is National Poetry Month). Make some poetry pockets at home and create your own poems to share! Just click on the photo or the title to hear the story.
A Week in the Woods (5th grade)
by Andrew Clements
This realistic fiction chapter book is one of my favorites. I will be reading several chapters at a time for you to listen to. It is a book that 5th grade students usually enjoy near the end of their school year.
Click here for the reading introduction plus chapters 1-3.
Click here to listen to chapters 4-6.
Click here for the audio of chapters 7-8.
Click here to listen to chapters 9-11.
Click here for the audio of chapters 12-13.
Click here to listen to chapters 14-15.
Click here for the audio of chapters 16-18.
Click here for the CONCLUSION and chapters 19-22.
The Lemonade War (4th Grade)
by Jacqueline Davies
This excellent realistic fiction story is about a brother and sister at the end of summer, just before 4th grade begins. You can listen to several chapters with each link.
Click here for the reading introduction plus chapters 1-3.
Click here to listen to chapters 4-5.
Click here for the audio of chapters 6-7.
Click here to listen to chapters 8-9.
Click here for the audio of chapters 10-11.
Click here for chapters 12-14 and the conclusion of the book!
Midnight for Charlie Bone (Grades 3-5)
by Jenny Nimmo
**Parents - please click here for a review from Common Sense Media to help you decide if this book is right for your child.
This book is definitely fantasy!! For students who have been waiting to read a long
series like Harry Potter, Charlie Bone is also exciting but without a lot of the intense evil. Listen along. You just may find yourself eager to read the other 7 books!
Click here for the reading introduction plus chapters 1-2.
Click here to listen to chapters 3-4.
Click here for the audio of chapters 5-6.
Click here to listen to chapters 7-8.
Click here for the audio of chapter 9.
Click here to listen to chapters 10-11.
Click here for the audio of chapters 12-13.
Click here to listen to chapters 14-15.
Click here for the audio of chapters 16-17.
Click here to listen to chapters 18-19.
Click here for the CONCLUSION of the book - chapters 20-21.
by David Biedrzycki
Big things start small. Even experts make mistakes. Never give up.
When a hungry stray kitty wants a home, she proves herself very useful.
by Nikki Potts
Meerkat is feeling crowded, but where should she go? Please enjoy another book from the Habitat Hunter series!
by Nikki Potts
This little poison dart frog decides to see a bit of world. Come along as she explores in this third book from the Habitat Hunter series.
by Terry Border
Peanut Brother is going to be a big brother, and he wants to be perfect! Join him as he gets some advice from his friends.
by Eileen Spinelli
A brave cat must protect her kittens from fire. She is a true hero!
by Christine Platt
Join Ana and Andrew as they travel to Trinidad to celebrate Carnival with their cousins! There are 4 books in this series recently added to the Indian Hill library.
The Lemonade Crime (Grade 4)
by Jacqueline Davies (Book 2 in The Lemonade War series)
This sequel to The Lemonade War is definitely a winner! Please finish The Lemonade War FIRST because this book has a "spoiler alert".
Click here to listen to chapters 1-3.
Click here for the audio of chapters 4-6.
Click here to listen to chapters 7-9.
Click here for the audio of chapters 10-13.
Click here for the CONCLUSION and chapters 14-16.
The Year of the Book (Grades 3-5)
by Andrea Cheng
This realistic fiction book is truly a friendship story. Anna turns to her books when she needs company. During her fourth grade year, however, she is going to find out that making friends also means being a friend.
Click here for the reading introduction plus chapters 1-2.
Click here to listen to chapters 3-4.
Click here for the audio of chapters 5-6.
Click here to listen to chapters 7-9.
Click here for the audio of chapters 10-13.
Click here for the CONCLUSION and chapters 14-17.
by Nikki Potts
Owl is tired of living in the forest. He wants to find someplace more exciting. Enjoy Owl's search in this fourth book of the Habitat Hunter series.
by Nancy Coffelt
When you live with your mom sometimes, and you live with your dad other times, where does your dog stay?
by Nikki Potts
Penguin is tired of the cold. Penguin is tired of all the white ice and snow. Penguin is tired of eating fish!! Where can he go that will feel like home?
This virtual game, called Cinderella Escapes! is brought to you from a website called mamateaches.com . Just follow the link to the directions and click "next" at the bottom of each page to continue. This game is great for early elementary if played with family. Upper elementary will be able to solve the puzzles alone. Have fun!!
Are you a Harry Potter fan?
If you enjoy the world of Harry Potter, you may also enjoy listening to the first book in the series read aloud by famous people. Chapter one of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's (or Sorcerer's) Stone is read by Daniel Radcliffe--the actor who plays Harry Potter in all of the movies! You must register for an account when you follow the link, so PLEASE ask your parents for permission FIRST! Maybe you can listen as a family!!
What are you reading Flipgrid!
Hello students (and teachers)! Please let everyone know what you are reading at home. Share your reading experience at flipgrad.com/7c9aceb4.
by Mary Jean Hendrick
Where do the animals go when something goes wrong at the zoo? Leslie has a idea. Find out what happens in this clever story.
by Nikki Potts
Goat is tired of eating goat food. Where can he go to find something different and delicious to eat?
by Dave Horowitz
In this funny adaptation of the Humpty Dumpty nursery rhyme, Humpty Dumpty is afraid to climb again after his famous fall from the wall.
by San Santat
In yet another retelling of the classic Humpty Dumpty nursery rhyme, Humpty Dumpty overcomes his fear and realizes his dream. This book is my very favorite Humpty Dumpty tale because I love the original ending.
by Jenny Hughes
Audrey is bigger today than she was yesterday. Does she need a bigger house?
by Marsha Wilson Chall
Join the main character at her family's cabin up north---where she savors the feeling and experiences of summertime.
by Jonathan London
Join Froggy and his friends as they get busy building their own special place in the backyard.
by Mercer Mayer
Join Little Critter and his classmates on a field trip to Critterville State Park!
by Elissa Haden Guest
Iris and her family have moved from the big city to the quiet country. She misses the noise and she is lonely. How will she find a new friend?