Betsy Who Cried Wolf- Gail Carson Levine

We all have heard the story about the little boy who cried wolf, this story by Gail Carson Levine was a little different. Like many authors who add a modern twist to traditional and folk literature, this story is one to keep around. Although Betsy really does see a wolf near her sheep and the rest of the town doesn't believe her, she is able to befriend him in the end.

This story would be another one that is appropriate for a book pass or book talk as it allows students to see a collection of stories that have been altered by various authors, to create a more diverse sense of literature. And of course, in implementing this story into the classroom, there will always be the lesson taught about morals and what were to happen if one were "crying wolf."

Traditional/Folk

Sleeping Beauty- Christine San Jose

After looking through a number of classic fairy tales, the story of sleeping beauty won my affections. However, this version of the story was a little different from the original text I grew up reading. This story, creatively inspired with mice characters, depicts the story of sleeping beauty in an animated way-different from other stories of the same content.

This book could be implemented into the classroom during a lesson on fairy tales, fables, myths, etc. This may be a story that students who normally don't like the typical fairy tale editions may better enjoy. I felt that the way Dr. Wiseman had us choose three different types of fairy tale stories was a good way to diversify the classroom discussion and even help us in understanding the differences among similar writing styles.

Traditional/Folk

Falling Down the Page- Georgia Heard

This recently discovered book composed of various poetic styles was quite intriguing to me, a poetry lover at heart. Throughout the brief entires, authors use the simple, everyday aspects of life to create exceptional pieces of literature for readers of all ages. I found myself captivated by certain styles draped across the pages as I continued to read from page to page. Although this collection is unlike other literary books, in that there is no storyline, the collaboration of stories, ideas, emotions and aspirations that are expressed within these peoms, provide everyone who reads with an enjoyable experience, all their own.

Traditional/Folk