Author's Chair

Click on the pictures to check out the student books, movies, plays, short stories and more from Pasadena's Author's Chair! Note: for some projects, you can press the square with arrow icon in the top right corner of pictures to maximize the screen.

The Golden Rule by Emma B

Emma B wrote and illustrated this picture book about The Golden Rule! If the above link doesn't open, use this one: The Golden Rule Link

3 Awesome Cheetahs & The Big Bad Enderman.mp4

Chase, Ender, Noah, Owen & Tyson wrote the screenplay and built the Minecraft World to create this movie called 3 Amazing Cheetahs & The Big Bad Enderman. Check it out with the link above or this one: 3 Amazing Cheetahs & The Big Bad Enderman Link

3 Cows & The Coyote.mp4

Isaac and Ayden wrote the screenplay, voiced and built the Minecraft World for their movie, 3 Cows & The Coyote! See if you can spot the characters that were added in with green screen technology. If the above link doesn't open for you, use this one: 3 Cows & The Coyote Link

The Three Puppies and the Devil Dog.mp4

Maria, Sophie and Violet wrote the screenplay Three Puppies and the Devil Dog as a response to The Three Little Pigs. They used stuffies and green screen magic to create this funny, sometimes smelly, movie! If the above link doesn't work for you, use this one: Three Puppies and the Devil Dog Link

Three Little Chickens & The Mutant Duck.mp4

Connor, Jacob and Nigel wrote the screenplay and created the Minecraft World for this movie. They enlisted Emery for some voice and minecraft play during the filming. If the above link doesn't work, use this one: 3 Little Chickens & The Mutant Duck Link

The Mouse Family and the Crocodile

Grade Ones, Callie and Alexis, wrote and illustrated this picture book called The Mouse Family and the Crocodile. Follow the family as they search for a safe home. If the above link doesn't open, use this one: The Mouse Family and the Crocodile Link

Bob & The Two Savage Pigs.mp4

Billie, Ella, Peyton & Sam wrote and acted in this movie called Bob and the Two Savage Pigs. They used green screen in WeVideo to film! Check it out with this link: Bob and The Two Savage Pigs Link

Kate's New Pet by Charlotte and Katelynn

Charlotte and Katelynn wrote and illustrated this picture book called Kate's New Pet! If the above link doesn't work, try this one: Kate's New Pet Link

The Adventures Of Asher and Griffin by Asher June 2022

Asher wrote this picture book, The Adventures of Asher and Griffin, about a camping trip that he and his brother could have went on...marshmallows anyone? If the above link doesn't open, use this one: The Adventures of Asher and Griffin Link

Anne frank

Maria and Naomi did an informational slideshow about Anne Frank for our Author's Chair! If the above link doesn't work, use this one: Anne Frank Link

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Grade Fours, Emery, Kingstyn and Luke, have created this Toontastic called The 3 Little Cows & The Alien. It is a fractured tale of The Three Little Pigs! Enjoy! If you can't access above, use this link: The 3 Little Cows & The Alien Link

The Very Hungry Caterrpillar by Ms Young's Grade Ones May 2022

This is a class book that Ms. young's Grade One class did after reading The Very Hungry Caterpillar! They painted textured paper to make their beautiful collage illustrations like Eric Carle! If the book does not open from the picture above, use this link: The Very Hungry Caterpillar link

Isabella wrote this funny story about Bunny Trouble and Lauren illustrated her tale with with Chrome Canvas! Both collaborators are in Grade 6.

Always Be Kind

Mya in Grade 3 wrote and illustrated this picture book about two pets who learn to Always Be Kind!

Narwhals Are Different

Ella from Grade 4 wrote this ocean tale, Narwhals Are Different, about sea creatures who learn that it's okay to not all look the same. Use this link if the picture above does not work: Narwhals Are Different Link

The Cat and Mouse Story.mp4

Check out our Grade One puppeteers, Liam and William in The Cat and Mouse Story! These furry characters teach us to try new things and to learn to get along. If you can't open the link above, try this one: The Cat and Mouse Story Link

The Missing Kitten by Anna

Anna wrote and illustrated this picture book about The Missing Kitten! Use this link if you cannot access from picture above: The Missing Kitten Link


Titanic

Rory, Brooklyn, Jack, Isaiah and Charlie, from Grade 3, made this non-fiction slideshow about the Titanic! Be sure to check out the pictures of the Titanic model that they built during Genius Hour, too!

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Here's Charleigh's Grade 4 Toontastic project calleds The Three Pandas. It was her fractured tale that was inspired by The Three Little Pigs.

The Cabin by Cameron and Brayden

Check out Cameron and Brayden's BIG book called The Cabin! Perhaps you might want to design your own dream cabin or fort! If you can't open with the picture above, use this link: The Cabin Link

Many Different Colours Emily Hillier

Emily in Grade Two wrote and illustrated this picture book, Many Different Colours, about ignoring gender stereotyping and just being you!

Jaime, MaKayla and Maya made this multimedia comic that comes to life. The Haunted Doll is recommended for an older audience (Grade 4 up)

My Closet The Labyrinth

Jaxon in Grade 6 wrote this adventurous short story titled My Closet The Labyrinth. It is reminiscent of books by C.S. Lewis and Suzanne Collins. Use this link if you don't have access above: My Closet The Labyrinth Link

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Ben and Charleigh in Grade 4 wrote a play, made puppets, filmed and added audio to their movie Mario and Luigi's World!

Robot and the Three Little Pigs.mp4

Cameron in Grade 4 wrote this screenplay and got some help from Charleigh to voice the characters in Robo and the Three Little Pigs. If the above link doesn't work for you , use this one: Robo & The Three Little Pigs Link

My farm

Colton in Grade 3 did this Slideshow about his farm! Lots of great pictures and information about the animals that live there. If the above picture doesn't open, use this link: My Farm Link

L'Histoire Des Trois Petit Cochons.mp4

Deanna, Jacob, James, Julia, Peyton and Spencer performed this french version of The Three Little Pigs puppet show called L'Histoire Des Trois Petit Cochons! They used green screen backgrounds in WeVideo. If the above link doesn't work, use this one: JL'Histoire Des Trois Petit Cochons Link

2 Kirbys, A Cow & Pikachu.mp4

Brayden, Lexi, Rachel and Sierrah made this Toontastic movie as a response to The Three Little Pigs. They combined Kirbys and Pokemon in this crossover tale! If the above link doesn'r open, use this one: 2 Kirbys, A Cow & Pikachu Link

Pool Rules.mp4

Jackson and Lily made this informational video about Pool Rules! They used cool WeVideo green screen effects, too. If the above link doesn't open for you, use this one: Pool Rules Link

Bob the Duck.mp4

Charlie, Jack & Kylie made this Toontastic movie called Bob The Duck. It was partly inspired by the Duck Song, but takes a turn at the Ant's Hole Stand! They are planning to write a sequel, so stay tuned! If the above link doesn't work use this one: Bob The Duck Link

Pokemon Book 1 Micah June 2022

Micah wrote this informational book called Pokemon Book 1. Read it to see if he included your favourite characters! If the above link doesn't work, use this one: Pokemon Book 1 Link

Bridget, Ivy & Raea wrote and illustrated this out of this world picture book called Lost in Space! You can hit the pic above or use the following link to read it: Lost In Space Link


Unusual Facts About Ocean Animals by Emma S and Charlotte E June 2022

Charlotte E and Emma B wrote and illustrated this non-fiction picture book about Unusual Facts About Ocean Animals. Read it to discover some interesting info about sea creatures. If the above link doesn't work for you, use this one: Unusual Facts About Ocean Animals Link

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Evelyn, Kaylea, Peyton & Skylar wrote the screenplay and used green screen to create their movie , 3 BFFS And The Covid Case! Use the picture link above or this one: 3 BFFs And The Covid Case Link