Letter o books
Books for Letter O - The Measured Mom
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I’ve been taking my preschool boys through a letter-by-letter alphabet exploration. Here’s a great list of books to read for letter O.
Oliver, by Birgitta Sif
This book was new to me, and I’m so glad I discovered it! Oliver is different. He likes to play by himself with his toys and stuffed animals. But he always feels left out — until he meets Olivia, who’s a little different too. A treasure!
An Octopus is Amazing, by Patricia Lauber
This book has a fair amount of text, which may be too much for the youngest preschooler. My Three resisted, but then listened with interest to the whole book. You’ll love the fascinating information. Did you know an octopus lays about 200,000 eggs? Or that if a predator tears off an arm, it will grow back? Perfect nonfiction for young kids!
Oliver, by Syd Hoff
Brought to you by the author/illustrator of Danny and the Dinosaur, this is another book for kids to love. When the circus has one elephant too many, Oliver must find something else to do. The zoo doesn’t need an elephant, it doesn’t work to pretend to be a woman’s dog, and Oliver doesn’t make a good horse. Finally, after an afternoon with children at the park, the circus man rediscovers Oliver and welcomes him to the circus after all.
Little Hoot, by Amy Krause Rosenthal
Admittedly, the word “owl” doesn’t do a great job of teaching the letter O sound, but this book is such a delight that I had to include it. Little Hoot is a happy little owl – except at bedtime. Because unlike his animal friends, he has to stay up late.
The tired little owl begs his parents to let him go to bed, but they make him play for one more hour. It’s as adorable as it sounds.
Owl at Home, by Arnold Lobel
Owl is silly and lovable, and both parents and kids will laugh out loud at his antics. Our favorite chapter is when he makes tear water tea. To make the tears Owl must think of very sad things… like pencils that are too short to use, and mashed potatoes left on a plate because no one will eat them. We always laugh at the chapter where Owl is terrified of the bumps at the end of his bed (they are, of course, his feet under the covers). This is one of those classics that everyone should read.
How to Hide an Octopus & Other Sea Creatures, by Ruth Heller
My Five loved to listen to this rhyming book and find all the ocean animals camouflaged throughout the story.
Olivia, by Ian Falconer
If you’ve never read an Olivia book, then you’re missing out on one of the best new characters in children’s literature in the last 15 years.
Olivia is a precocious little pig who “can sing 40 very loud songs and is very good at wearing people out.” The black and white illustrations with red accent give the book a special charm.
An Octopus Followed Me Home, by Dan Yaccarino
This rhyming book tells the story of a little girl who begs to keep the stray octopus that has followed her home. But her dad is fed up with her animal collection– including crocodiles under the bed, seals in the pool, and penguins in the fridge. He demands that his little girl return the octopus to its ocean home — and his daughter discovers a stray dinosaur on her way back.
Oscar the Otter, by Arnold Lobel
Oscar the Otter loves to slide down into the pond. One day he decides to create his own slide, despite a warning from his father — it’ s so far from the pond that he is in danger of other animals. When a wolf chases him, Oscar has a wild adventure.
Owen, by Kevin Henkes
This is a book we own, and one I’ve read countless times.
Owen is a little mouse who is very attached to his blanket. Despite the tsk-tsks of neighbors and the concerns of his parents, Owen will not let his blanket go. What will he do when it’s time for school? Thankfully, Owen’s mom has the perfect solution.
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Letter O Book List
Today, we’re sharing 8 books in our Letter O Book List that fit nicely while teaching the letter o. Of course, you are more than welcome to use these books ANY time, but they compliment the activities you’ll find in our free letter o packs:
- Learning the Alphabet Letter O Printable Pack
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Letter O Book List
The books in this list feature these letter o words: octopus, opposites, old, otters, owen, over, ocean and ox.
Octopus Opposites by Stella Blackstone isn’t your average opposite book. With brightly colored illustrations, featuring different animals, your child will be entertained. She not only compares different sea animals, but sometimes shows how one sea animal can do opposites, like sea urchin out, sea urchin in. Such a cute book!
Old MacDonald Had a Farm with Pete the Cat by James Dean features the groovy, well-loved cat and the classic song of Old MacDonald. While the book has him in some of the illustrations, the song does not mention him, but sticks to the classic words. For my toddler, seeing Pete the Cat was enough, but it may not be for other tots and preschoolers.
The Level 1 readers of National Geographic are GREAT! And there are a ton of them! The text is written at a higher level, so older readers {about late 1st grade/early 2nd grade}, but the photographs are interesting enough for preschoolers and some tots.
Sea Otters shares lots of information about sea otters, but I don’t read each and every fact with my toddler and preschooler. More than anything, we flip through the book and talk about the pictures {and I can read the text when they ask questions about the pictures.}
Owen, by Kevin Henkes- Owen carries his blanket everywhere he goes. When a nosy neighbor keeps mentioning to his parents that it isn’t proper for him to take that blanket everywhere, his parents begin to help him get rid of it. But Owen just won’t have it. He continues to carry it everywhere. But what will happen when he goes to school? Owen’s mom has a plan that just might work!
While the book may be a bit too lengthy for younger toddlers {at least it is for my 3 year old}, preschoolers and up will enjoy the story line.
I must say that the images in Over in the Ocean by Marianne Berkes have got to be some of the most amazing images I’ve seen in a picture book in some time! The story is written to the tune and rhythm of Over in the Meadow and is such a fascinating book.
It is longer, but my younger ones enjoy it more when we sing the words and add some clapping or even hand motions as we read along.
My Very Own Octopus by Bernard Most is a cute book about the benefits of owning an octopus. It’s fun to read the book and then think of other benefits that having a pet octopus would have. With older kids, I’ve compared this book with Who Wants a Cheap Rhinoceros? by Shel Silverstein, as the books are very similar in theme.
Ox-Cart Man by Donald Hall has got to be one of my favorite books to read around Thanksgiving, but it can be read any time of the year. It follows the journey of a New-Englander throughout the year, showing how life was before TV’s and cars, the fast food drive-thru, and even having lots of cash to spend. The pictures are a wonderful springboard and I love the language such as flax and embroidery needle that kids don’t hear very much these days.
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10 books in which people write letters - Mail.ru Mail Blog
Together with friends from Bookmate prepared a special shelf with books in which letters played a decisive role along with the main characters. And no, this is not a correspondence between Pushkin and Gogol, but modern interesting prose.
Irving Stone - Lust for Life
Van Gogh's life story with invented dialogues. The author wrote the book based on three volumes of Van Gogh's correspondence with his brother, but diluted the typical biography with artistic liberties.
This made the book not only accurate, but also interesting and cinematic.
She will change the attitude towards the artist's work and introduce him to his brother Theo, who has done no less for art than the artist himself.
Before publication, the novel was rejected by 17 publishers. And in 1956, it was made into a film with Kirk Douglas, which won a Golden Globe and an Oscar.
“Wonderful biography of a crazy artist. Excellent language of the author and fairly high reliability despite the fact that this is a work of art,” Mary Gladkova, Bookmate review
Erika-Emmanuelle Schmitt - Oscar and the Rose Lady
Ten-year-old boy with leukemia writes letters to God. They are filled with childish spontaneity and sweet humor. But behind this lies reflections on the life he lives in the remaining 12 days. One letter is 10 years and one day before his death.
Schmitt's novel is still staged in plays, musicals, opera and puppet shows around the world, and in 2009 a film was made in France.
“All the stories in the book are about faith and love for a person, about strength and courage, about kindness and love, and even a little bit about religion.
This is probably the book that everyone should read” — Natalya Sycheva, review on Bookmate
Justin Gorder — Orange Girl
A book within a book consisting of two stories. A boy reads a letter from his father about a beautiful story of meeting a girl. The father wrote the letter before his death 11 years ago. This book is a love story filled with reflections on life and touching stories.
Justin Gorder is one of the most famous contemporary Norwegian writers and publicists. He was awarded the Royal Order of Saint Olaf, one of the most prestigious awards in Norway.
“I haven't read a book in a long time that makes you cry. I didn’t expect anything from the book, except for a romantic story about reckless youthful love, but it turned out that the book is about choice. Choice in a broad sense: how we will spend the time allotted to us and what we are ready to do in order to be close to those who have been chosen, ” Natalia Orlova, review on Bookmate
Jean-Claude Mourleva — I also dance
A famous writer receives a mysterious package that he wants to return to the sender.
But here's the problem: there is no return address on the package and only e-mail is indicated. He writes a letter and is gradually drawn into a correspondence that will completely change his life.
The book was written by two people at once: the French actress Anne-Laure Bondu and Jean-Claude Mourleva, a French writer.
“An excellent and life-affirming book of letters. It is about losses that we can handle, about discoveries, acquisitions and the courage to do something that we have not done before,” Yulia Tretyakova, review on Bookmate
Maureen Johnson — Thirteen Little Blue Envelopes
The main character Ginny receives 13 small blue envelopes from her aunt. The first letter contains $1,000, a ticket to London, and simple rules: you can’t use gadgets, guidebooks, or the Internet. This is the beginning of her great journey with only one backpack on her shoulders. Where will it lead?
Maureen Johnson's book was warmly received by critics.
For example, RT Book Reviews wrote that it is an original twist on the genre and leaves surprising surprises for the end.
“This book made an incredible impression on me. I started reading it in a bookstore and couldn't put it down even though I had to leave. When I finished reading it, there was much more energy and food for thought — b3890886562, review on Bookmate
Cecilia Ahern — P.S. I love you
P.S. I love you” book and film of the same name. They tell a story of love, which even death is not a barrier. Holly Kennedy after the death of her husband suddenly begins to receive letters from him. And with each new letter, the joy of life returns to her.
This is Cecilia Ahern's first literary experience, which brought her international fame. The book was translated into fifty languages, and in 2007 it was made into a film.
“A wonderful story of love and grief. A story about great pain and human strength. Written in a living language, it really captivates and makes the heroine experience everything, ”- Tatyana Egorova, review on Bookmate
Arthur Conan Doyle - The Mystery of Stark Monroe
The book consists of 16 letters from Stark Monroe to his friend.
The main character is a graduate of a medical school and is going to open his own practice. The novel is almost completely autobiographical, and many of the characters are based on real people. And Stark Monroe himself, according to the author, is almost more interesting than the well-known Sherlock Holmes.
The book contains many reflections of the protagonist, which intersect with the then anti-religious worldview of Conan Doyle. Later, the writer will abandon these views and become interested in occult literature.
“Interesting and exciting book. You are imbued with the experiences, events and decency of the hero and rejoice for each of his achievements, ”- ainur1198136, review on Bookmate .
Fyodor Dostoevsky — Poor people
A classic about which it is difficult to write something new. Belinsky said that this was the first attempt in Russia to create a social novel from the life of the city. And it's true: letter after letter in the book reveals the panorama of St.
Petersburg with its different inhabitants and way of life.
At the time of publication, Dostoevsky was 25 years old - this is his first novel. He brought fame to the writer, but caused controversy among critics. For example, the same Belinsky called the author "a new Gogol", and anonymous reviewers believed that the novel was "devoid of form and overloaded with tedious details."
“The tragedy of pure souls, on which Misfortune has signed. The touching style of correspondence seems incredible in our time,” Pavel Melnik, review on Bookmate
Orson Scott Card - Ender's Game
Far in the future, mankind is on the brink of war with bugs - insect-like creatures who want to colonize the Earth. The future depends on three teenagers. And only letters help one to remain a man, and the other two to influence the fate of the entire planet.
The book became the best novel according to the Nebula and Hugo awards, the most prestigious in the world of science fiction.
“If not the best, then certainly the most psychologically convincing story about children and starships. I read it avidly overnight and then for a long time I could not recover after a rather hellish twist in the finale, ”- Yury Kulikov, review on Bookmate
Choderlos de Laclos — Dangerous Liaisons
Scandals, intrigues, investigations in letters. Of the novel - 175, and according to the author, this is a real correspondence, and he only acted as an editor.
The book was published in 1782, and it immediately became very popular, because it satirically revealed the mores of the French bourgeoisie. Forty years later, the book was convicted of immorality and the seized copies were destroyed.
This is the only major work of Shoredlo de Laclos, who, in addition to being a writer, was a general and an inventor. Some literary scholars regard the book as one of the major novels of the 18th century.
“The story itself was a revelation to me.
This is my first novel in letters, and it surprised me with the dynamics that I thought could not be in this genre.” — Svetik Gervasovskaya, review on Bookmate
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"I'll tell you about a book..." (email to a friend about a book read)
"I'll tell you about the book..."
Anisimova Anastasia
Pupil of the 2nd grade A
MBOU "Secondary School No. 34", Vladimir
Head.
Hello Lisa!
How are you? What's new in life?
I'm fine. As always, I go to school, I study a little. I don’t know who, how, but I’m very interested.
And you know, just recently my mother and I read a cool book. You'll never guess what it's about.
My mother and I have a tradition of reading an interesting book every night before bed.
And what to read, mom chooses at random.
We have already read a lot. But this is what I want to tell you about.
The author of the book is the Soviet science fiction writer Kir Bulychev, and this miracle is called Alice's Adventures. As it turned out, this is already the seventh book, and even the final one. And now I really want to read all the previous six to know everything from beginning to end.
As you already understood, the main character is the girl Alice. But not the one from Wonderland, but the one that is Alisa Selezneva. Do you remember the cartoon "The Secret of the Third Planet"? This book is about the same Alice.
And so it was. During the holidays, Alice, accustomed to adventure, was sad, because these very holidays did not promise anything interesting. For past tricks, her parents wanted to send her to her aunt, supposedly to visit. And at the same time for my aunt to look after Alice. But she absolutely did not want to go there.
And suddenly an unexpected opportunity came up to go to his classmate Arkasha Sapozhkov to the dacha, sort of under the innocent pretext of outdoor recreation, and not far from home.
If Alice's parents had known what Arkasha was up to, they would never have let her in.
And Arkasha invited another classmate - Pashka Geraskin. For everything to go right.
Yes, I forgot to say. All the action takes place in the distant future. And these children are very smart and knowledgeable. Children of the future.
Well, that's it. Arkasha drew very well. And he had an idea - to draw pictures from such an angle, as if he were a grasshopper or a beetle, and saw nature from the level of the eyes of insects.
To do this, with the help of familiar scientists, he invented a special machine-reducer.
At first it seemed to me that the plot was similar to the fairy tale “About Karik and Valya”, when they ate some pills from the professor and became smaller. But then I realized that in this book the plot is completely different. And the more we read, the more we wanted to know the sequel.
In a word, at first Arkasha shrank, then disappeared.
Alice and Pashka began to look for him. But being big and finding a man a few centimeters in size somewhere in the grass is like a needle in a haystack.
And while Pashka was distracting Alice's Simferopol grandmother, going to the spaceport, Alice decided to look for Arkasha herself, she shrunk. And then it turned out that Arkasha was captured by space pirates, and they were also small along with their spaceship - such midgets.
Alice didn't understand why they were like that, but she had a version.
And then they saved themselves and saved the girl Zauri, who was a slave in the siendha, but remembered little of the time when she was free. Sienda is something like a farm or plantation. Zauri didn't know who her parents were or where they were.
In addition, in this whole story, the Simferopol grandmother played the most direct role.
Pirates, kidnapping, chases, various encounters and adventures, finding Zauri's parents, exposing pirates, dangerous beasts, saving at the last moment, revealing the secret of the Lilliputian pirates - all this was further in the book.
