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Tuesday, September 13, 2016


The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore

The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore
The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore
Image Credit: Amazon.com

Agree or disagree:  There’s nothing quite like a real book.  Hint: Answer must include WHY?





What happens in a bookshop when it is closed at night?  HINT: Use your imagination!


What Genres did you notice in the Book Shop?

If you are an old movie buff, now we're talking old-Buster Keaton kind of old movie buff, and you love books, here is just what the doctor ordered.  A children's picture book that has made into an Academy Award-winning animated short, The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore.  My students love this activity.  Here is the link to the original lesson that I modified for my use-This is one way to use this exceptional children's book in the classroom: Film English

Here is the short film that won the 2011 Academy Award for Animated Short...After viewing make sure you get the book, because everyone knows the book is always better!


Let us, here at The Things You Can Read, know what you think of The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore!  If you are a teacher, let us know how you use this intriguing book or plan to use this book in the classroom.

Summary Courtesy of Goodreads:

The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore

The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore

by William Joyce (Illustrator)Joe Bluhm (Goodreads Author) (Illustrator)  
Morris Lessmore loved words.
He loved stories.
He loved books.
But every story has its upsets.


Everything in Morris Lessmore’s life, including his own story, is scattered to the winds.

But the power of story will save the day.    (less)
Hardcover, 52 pages
Published June 19th, 2012 by Atheneum Books for Young Readers (first published 2011)
ISBN
1442457023 (ISBN13: 9781442457027)
edition language
English

Syllabus Link:  HERE



Let us, here at The Things You Can Read, know what you think of The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore!  If you are a teacher, let us know how you use this intriguing book or plan to use this book in the classroom.

Happy Reading!
Things You Can Read
Believe In Truth, Beauty, Freedom, Love, and the Power of Books!

Summary Courtesy of Goodreads:

The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore

Happy Reading & Writing

The Things You Can Read!

Believe In Truth, Beauty, Freedom, Love, and the Power of Books & Writing!


Don't Forget To Be Awesome!
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
I am an educator with over 25 years of teaching experience; I currently teach English in the public school system of Virginia. In my spare time, I am an avid reader. writer, reviewer, blogger, writing/art journaler, beekeeper, grad student, and MOTHER. - See more: Here

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