BR2-15 A Christmas Carol

"Marley's ghost? It can't be!" (p.14)

 I like Christmas very much, so I chose this book this time. This book is divided into six chapters.

Marley was dead, dead as a doornail. All that remained of the firm of Scrooge and Marley was Ebenezer Scrooge. Scrooge...a grasping, greedy, gruesome old man! He was as hard as stone, and so cold inside his face looked frozen. Scrooge didn't care for anyone and hardly anyone cared for him. Even Christmas cheer couldn't thaw his icy heart.

The door knocker on this house was not unusual, just large. But, as Scrooge put his key in the doo, the knocker put his key in the door, the knocker changed into Marley's face. Startled, Scrooge turned his key and went in. Was the back of Marley's head sticking out into the hall? No, he saw only screws. Then, slowly, something came through the door...Scrooge couldn't believe it. There was a ghost! The ghost let out a frightful cry and rattled its chains. Scrooge closed the window and checked his door. It was still locked. He was asleep in an instant...Scrooge awoke in total darkness. On the stroke of one, a hand drew back the curtain around his bed...He was face to face with the strangest creature he had ever seen.

Scrooge wake up, back in bed, as a clock struck one. He sat up nervously but nothing happened. He flung back his curtains. No one was there. But, there was a ghost of Christmas Present. They flew to quieter, emptier places...but everywhere Scrooge saw people full of Christmas spirit.

Acrooge promised to take care of Bob and his family, and he was as good as his word. To Tiny Tim―who didn't die―he was a second father. He knew laughing was good for them and his own heart laughed with them.

Dickens Charles. (2003). A Christmas Carol, London : Usborne

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BR2-14 Aesop's Fables

"One good turn deserves another"(p.9)

 Do you know Aesop’s Fables? I think that it is the most famous story in the world. The book is small but there are many stories. The most famous story in this book is “The tortoise and the hare”. I had read the story when I did English Central. The book has 8 proverb. For example, in tortoise and the hare, there is the proverb which is “Slow but sure can win the race”. In the other, in The thirsty crow, Try hard enough and you will get what you want. In the dog and the bone is Be happy with you have. There are easy stories in this book. You can study foreign story in this book. I recommend it.


Watson, Carol. (2003). Aesop's Fables. Usborne Pub Ltd.

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BR2-13 Sleeping Beauty

"It's amazing," (p.36)


 I chose this book! This book is "Sleeping Beauty". I watched this movie (Disney). This princess is very cute, so I wanted to become a princess...This book is divided into six chapters.
Many years ago, a king and queen lived in a magical castle. They had everything they could want except...a baby. Year after year, the queen stitched and sewed tiny clothes. And the king made toys in his palace workshop. But still there was no baby. However, she was soon blessed with her baby. She was named Rose.The king was so pleased he planned a feast to celebrate. He asked seven fairies to be Rose's fairy godmothers. The king sent the invitations by bluebird post―and everyone agreed to come. Servants scrubbed and cleaned until the castle gleamed. There had never been a like it.
 As Jasmine hovered over the cradle, a blast of icy air swept through the Great Hall. Suddenly, the mean fairy Nightshade appeared in a whirlwind of foul green smoke. Nightshade used the magic that Rose died on her sixteenth birthday. She cackled gleefully and disappeared with a deafening bang. But, Jasmine trys to change this magic. That night, the flames from a massive bonfire could be seen for miles. They licked the dark sky like serpent's tongues.
The years passed and Rose grew into a delightful girl. Time went happily by and Rose's sixteenth birthday drew near. One day, a brave prince named Florien rode by. He had dreamed of Sleeping Beauty and was determined to find her. Florien's heart fluttered like a birds when he saw her. She was the most beautiful girl he had ever seen. Taking her hand, He kissed her soft lips. Her eyes flickered open and Rose found herself face to face with the prince of her dreams! Rose and Florien were married the very next day...!

Knighton Kate.(2006). Sleeping Beauty. London : Usborne

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BR2-12 Stories of robots

“Mrs. Lively shocks her head as she carried off Luke’s computer.” (p…18)
 I chose this book because this book is very cute picture. I was very exciting when I saw this book’s cover. This book’s robots are very useful. I thought that I want to get tidybot. I always thinking about to clean my room, but I can’t clean my room. So, I think that this robot is very useful. I want to use this book’s robot.
I think that Luka Luka isn’t suited for clean his room. I thought that tidybot helps Luke. I thought that robbery is nothing is anything good about robot. However, I thought that robbery is interesting because I think that robot isn’t all kind. The tidybot mind your own business. I thought that we should to do something every time. What do you think? Please this book.

Punter, Russell. (2004). Russell Punter. London. Usborne

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BR2-11 The baby day

" The whole class burst out laughing." (p...24)

 I chose this book, because this book is very cute picture. I understood Billy’s feelings, because I thought that the classmate make fun of me. This book’s baby is very cute and tomboy. I thought that the school‘s new girl, Clare looked spiteful, but thanks to baby, she became friendly with her classmates. I am very good feelings because I thought that Clare is very happy.
I was interested when Jasmine had a paintbrush. I thought that she would shake the paintbrush at people around her. As a result, she shook it. I was glad, because my expectation proved right. I think that Jasmine is genius, because thanks to her, Billy’s classmates united. I want to have a chance like this. So, I want to the baby come to my school. If the baby comes to school, how do you spend with the baby? Please read this book.


Alexander, Jenny. (2001). The baby day. Harlow.

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BR2-10 The Revealing Story of Underwear

“Most of these shapes would be impossible without some special underwear.” (p.6)

 I find the interesting book which name is The Revealing Story of Underwear. Have you ever had the question how is in the dress when you watch the foreign movie? The dress is so beautiful. I had been to the Palace of Versailles and I had watched the movie which was made in there. It is gorgeous so I want to wear such a dress once. There is more to underwear than frilly lace. It can keep you warm and stop you from getting embarrassed and it can help to keep your other clothes clean. Centuries ago, people did not wash that often. Underwear can also give a certain shape to clothes. It can help people get the figure they would like. Thorough history, fashions have changed from wide hips to flat chest to pointy breasts. I think that the form of underwear is the fashions of the age. By now, “closed” drawers were catching on. These were drawers with the seams sewn up between the legs. People called them knickerbockers-knickers for short. I think that it is similar to the underwear today.
 In the 16th century, the age of small waists and curvy hips began. To force their figures into this hourglass shape, women needed special underwear. It is bodice which was also known as stays, though by the end of 18th century they were called corsets. It is very popular but they were also expensive, since each one had to be stitched by hand.

 We can understand about underwear to use the picture of last page. It is very interesting for me to learn it.

Lesley Sims. (2006). The Revealing Story of Underwear. London. Usborne Publishing Ltd.

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BR2-09 The Three Little Pigs

"We want homes of our own,"(p.5)
I chose this book, because I didn't know this story. I thought that I want to know this stroy, and this pictures anre very cute!
Once upon a time, there ware three little pigs...Pinky, Percy and Poppy. (I didn't know their name...) They lived with their mother in a pretty little house, but the little pigs grew too big. Three little pigs thought that we want homes of our own, so they packed their bags and waved goodbye.
The three little pigs trotted along until...they met a man selling straw. (I thought that they met a wolf!) Pinky Pig worked very fast. He made four straw walls a straw roof and a straw door. Then he put down a soft straw floor. Then he went inside and shut the door.
Percy and Poppy Pig trotted on until...they met a man selling sticks. Then he went inside and shut the door. Poppy Pig trotted on until...she saw some bricks for sale. Poppy Pig worked hard. At last. the bricks house was finished!
The next day, the Big Bad Wolf went to the straw house. They ran as fast as he could to the stick house. The wolf was just behind him. They rushed in Poppy Pig's house. The wolf huffed and he puffed and he huffed and he puffed. he puffed and he huffed and he puffed...! He huffed and puffed until...! He ran out of puff. Three little pigs laughed the three little pigs. And that was the ends of the Big Bad Wolf!
I sometimes surprised about this story, because the Big Bad Wolf appears on the Three Little Pigs. But, they won him!

Davidson Susanna. (2007). The Three Little Pigs. London : Usborne.

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BR 2-08 Frog and Toad Are Friends

"We will go back to all the places where we walked. We will soon find your button."(p. 30)

I have a reason why I choosed this book. I have read this story in Japanese. I liked this story very much. I used to read this book in the librally when I was an elementary school student. When I found this book in KGU librally, I remembered my elementary school memories.
Frog and Toad were very good friends. They spened a lot of time. They helped each other. I thought it was a real friendship. When Tore was not fine, Frog cheered him very hard. And Tore looked for his lost button together. If I were Tore, I would be very happy.I think friends are very important person for everyone. I'll be kind for my friends.

Lobel Arnold, Frog and Toad Are Friends, (1970) N.Y. Harper & Row,

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BR 2-07 A Rat for Mouse

"The shopkeeper told Mouse.You should only choose a rat if you are sure you can love him a look after him, because he will not let anyone else do it for you."(p.14)

Jojo had a hamster ,Jumbo. Jumbo is sweet and funny. Everyone think so too. but, Mouse doesn't think it. He wanted to another pet. so he asked his mother.Next day,His father went to pet shop with Mouse. There were many kinds of animals. fish, birds, gerbil, guine pig... His father recommend Mouse rabbit, but he didn't. then,he found one animal. It was rat. He thought I want to it. He and his father called the shopkeeper. Man of shopkeeper came there and said, Rat is clean and clever. They unlike other animals . Rat was one person pet. After listened to rat's attention, Mouse decided to get it. he and his father bought a ladder , wheel , food and cage. When he got back home, his mother surprised. she shouted, This is a rat! Jojo wanted to pick the rat up.but she couldn't,so A rat is a one person pet.

Alexander Jenny . A rat for Mouse(2001) Literacy LAND

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BR2-06 Man-eating snails

“All the animals had escaped, except for the Leaping Trick-Mouse.” (p…23)

 I chose this book because this title is attractive. I thought that we could not eat the snails but the man eating snails in this book. I was very surprised but when I read this book's title. I thought that I want to this meaning of title. I thought that Stinker love Billy Steel because Stinker went galloping after him when Billy Steel skidded out. I thought that Billy is very bravery because he didn't fearful when Billy talking about Ravi.
I thought that there are same words every time. It is "mad!" I didn't understand it. However, I understood this word's meaning. It mean of stupid. I was very surprised because Billy said “It’s not big enough to eat a man.” I thought that the man eating snail. I was very confused when the animals crashed into the cage but I was exciting. Please read this book.

Strong, Jeremy. (2001). Man-eating snails. Harlow. Pearson Education.

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BR 2-05 The midnight ghosts

“They were about to give up, when Adam spotted a brown box on the chest." (p…50)

I chose this book because I thought that this picture was very exciting for me. I don’t like ghosts but this book’s ghosts aren’t entirely fearful. I was exciting when Sally and Adom and Tigs raced for the train. I thought that the place looked ominous when they arrived at the Middle on Sea. I am very weak such like. Do you like a dreadful story? I think that they courageous person.
I was very surprised because suddenly a heavy book flew off the bookcase. If I were stay there, I think that I wanted to come back home. I thought that some ghosts are kind for us. I remembered Halloween in this book. Halloween is coming soon. I want to read to some timid people because I could read this book.


Fischel, Emma. (2004). The midnight ghosts. Usborne. London

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BR2-04 Aladdin & His Magical Lamp

If I do not marry Badr, I will die. (p.18)

When Aladdin meets his long-lost uncle, he finds a magic lamp that changes his life. Inside is a genie with the power to grant wishes. But can even the genie help Aladdin win the Sultan’s daughter? The story called up my childhood. I often read some picture books. I told my mother to read the story. But it has little differently part. I cannot remember clearly but the lamp promises to give three things that he what he want to. If I had got the lamp, I wanted to fly far place. And I wanted to be princess. Last wish reserve a thing!

Daynes, Katie. (2003). Aladdin & His Magical Lamp . London: Usborne Publishing Ltd.

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BR-2-03 Tea with grumpyboots

"She glanced at the boy in the picture, and now she could see the likeness."(p…30)



 I chose this book because this book cover is very bright. I thought that Mrs. Green was very kindness because she always invited Sam. I imagined my dog when I read this part. I have a dog but I don’t take care. My sister takes care of my dog in my family. I think that Mrs. Green is very grateful.
My favorite scene is when Mrs. Green and her grumpy are talking about photos. I was very surprised because I know that Sam knew that in the Second World War. I thought that the war is very old story but it was not real. When Mrs. Green got on that train, I thought that it is great adventure. I thought that many picture are good item in this book.

Aexander, Jenny. (2001). Tea with grumpyboots. Harlow. Pearson Education.

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BR2-02 Rescue!

The bubbles drifted rewards the men. They had never seen such huge bubbles before. They crashed after them and tried to pop them. Lisa dropped to the ground. " Well done," said Aisha. (P.14)


 This story which is exciting story, because firstly he and Biff were blowing bubbles. They were making bubbles. And then he had watch the airplane which is faster and it spun round and stopped. they was so worried about this situation, because the plane was torn-off wheel and broken wing. When they talked with him, he said I want to such for him sister, because him sister was kidnapped... Ans then they made a decision to save her. There are many problems to save, because they have to go to the dangerous part. However they have been fighting to save her. This story is so exciting when I was watching.


Hunt, Roderick. (2003) Rescue! Oxford University Press

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BR2-01 Hansel and Gretel

Hansel and Gretel heard their stepmother shout, "Dinner!" and came running. It was only a slice of bread, but they were starving. (p.3)

  There are poor but powerful brothers. I don't like their stepmother, because she always scolds them. Hansel and Gretel are so clever brother, so when the met a witch, they got rid of her in cooperation. I love the scene which they found the sweet house. The walls were made from chunks of cake and the roof was glistening chocolate, what a lovely story! I want to see the house like that. I think the house smell of sweets.

Fox, Cameron. (2004) Hansel and Gretel. London: Usborne.

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