As usual, Reception was up in the library for the weekly book loan and group ICT session.
For the first 3 - 4 minutes there were no surprises. Children found books with illustrations they liked, asked for books other children had taken on previous occasions, while others found books by the authors they have become familiar with.
At this point, I must say, I have never encountered a group who identified authors so well or were so enthusiastic:
"I found a Dr. Seuss book."
"Today I want a Nick Butterworth book."
"This is a Hans Christian Anderson story."
"I like 'Winnie the Witch' stories. Who wrote the book?"asked Victoria. "Did she draw the pictures as well?"
The children have spotted books in the library by Julia Donaldson, I did not know existed, and yesterday David found Dr Seuss' biography.
Well, yesterday a little girl came up and asked, "I would like a brown book." I have been asked many questions but, never had a request for a brown book. I did not understand and was too slow on my feet to make the connection. She did not give up, and after a while the book was found.
Last week Luis had found this book about a lighthouse and a cat. I read the story to the class and mentioned that I liked books by this author and illustrator.
Can you see why Luísa was looking for a Brown book?
