A hilarious companion to the New York Times bestselling Miss Brooks Loves Books! (and I don’t) about the power of stories and storytelling.
Missy loves her librarian, Miss Brooks. And she loves to go to Miss Brooks’ before-school story time. But to get to Story Nook, she has to pass Billy Toomey’s house—and she does not love Billy Toomey.
Billy always tries to steal her hat and jeers, “I’m going to get you!” It’s vexing. Then one rainy (and hatless) day, Miss Brooks changes story hour to storytelling hour. She teaches the kids about characters and plot and action and satisfying conclusions and encourages them to make up their own tales.
And that’s when Missy has a brainstorm. She sees a way to use her made-up story to deal with her real-life bully.
In this terrifically funny ode to inventiveness and ingenuity, Barbara Bottner and Michael Emberley celebrate the power of stories and how they can help us to rewrite our own lives.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful.
Has a great, creative conclusion!
By Sara
I loved this fantastic read aloud in which the power of imagination and storytelling defeat a neighborhood bully. Missy is often late for her favorite part of the day - Miss Brooks' Story Nook - because of Billy, who picks on her as she makes her way to school. When a power outage prompts Miss Brooks to encourage the students to make up their own stories, Missy is skeptical... she likes to hear stories, not make them up! But, before she knows it, Missy is creating her very own story with a villain that she battles in real life: Billy. A great, creative conclusion to this inspiring story about the power of story make this book a must.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful.Hilarious, endearing, wise and wonderful!! Can't get enough of Miss Brooks!
By Greta Gunn
Funny, fabulous wise and wonderful. Children will love it and librarians will adore. The pictures are fantastic. Barbara Bottner deserves to go down in the history of children's book writers as one of the best. I can't stop smiling.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful.Miss Brooks is MY kind of Librarian!
By Deb L. Marciano
Miss Brooks is the never-tiring librarian who wants her students to love reading as much as she does. As a former elementary teacher and now a professor of children’s literature, I totally understand that feeling!What seems evident to those who have shared the previous Miss Brooks story, Miss Brooks Loves Books (and I don’t), teachers are delighted to see the development of Missy, from reluctant reader to being able to(and more importantly, WANTING to) put together a story, revise it, and use it as a powerful social tool.This story addresses many real life classroom issues: reading, finding just the right book for your audience, plot development, bullying, and problem solving. It really shows that when children can write about their own topics, their motivation is high!The delightful illustrations make this group of young children come alive with contorted faces, lots of expression, and that wonderful look when an idea has stuck!Bottner and Emberly combine their talents with another winning book. Kids, teachers, and librarians will love this one, too!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zqnkohfWF-s
