Wednesday, March 25, 2009

Commander Toad and the Big Black Hole by J Yolen Illustrated by B Degen: Science/Mod Fantasy


Commander Toad has led his crew of Star Wartz to a black hole while moving through space. They notice a tongue that is pink, sticky, and long coming from the hole. Commander Toad is left with only one thing to do, sing like his mother taught him to the tune of Home on the Range. “Oh, give me a hole, on the side of a mole, where the deermice and the jackrabbits play…etc”. I feel as though this collection would encourage younger students and even struggling reads to become more engaged with the text. It could also promote curiosity by students wanting to know the difference between a frog and a toad.

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