First Chapter Fridays

NEW! "First Chapter Fridays!" Mr. Tanaka reads aloud the first chapter of a new book. As you listen, try doodling in response to what you hear (sample organizer here), if a cool creative idea comes, please consider sharing it with Mr. Tanaka!

Epic Athletes: Patric Mahomes by Dan Wetzel.mov

EPIC ATHLETES: Patrick Mahomes by Dan Wetzel

Gr3-4; Biography, Sports, Football

City of Ember by Jeanne DuPrau.mov

CITY OF EMBER by Jeanne DuPrau

Gr4-7; Apocalyptic and post-apocalyptic fiction; science fiction; fantasy

Lions & Liars by Kate Beasley.mov

LIONS & LIARS by Kate Beasley

Gr3-6; Realistic fiction, Humor

The 100-year-old-secret by Tracy Barrett.mov

The 100-year-old-secret by Tracy Barrett

Gr3-6 Fiction, Mystery

Inkheart by Cornelia Funke.mov

Inkheart by Cornelia Funke

Gr4-6 Fiction; Fantasy; Mystery

Front Desk by Kelly Yang.mov

Front Desk by Kelly Yang

Gr3-7 Fiction; Realistic; Chinese immigrant families; Southern California