>I like to let my kids choose a book from the
> $0.95-2.00 range on the April or May Scholastic book
> order. Some years, I let them choose a book from MY
> library to keep, make a list of what they are taking
> and then I replace it. To me, choosing a book is
> personal. And although I know what my students like
> to read, it is a lot of work to hunt that wide variety
> of books down. One of the teachers on my team gives
> all of her students the same book, and I bet many of
> them just collect dust. She has told me that some of
> her kids tell her, "No thanks." Now I know when it is
> a gift it is the thought that counts, but when I spend
> my hard earned money on a book, I'd like it to be
> read. Just my two cents. Good luck with your books!
> Lisa
> 2/3 IL
>
I have over 120 students so I only give to the top 10 at the end of the
year, but I do something similar. I keep a drawer with nice condition books
(mostly used) and I give them a choice. I also give books throughout the
year when opportunity arises. I've had students tell me a book was a
favorite or they enjoyed a particular author and have given them a personal
copy of their own or another book by the author. If you want to give them
all a gift, how about bookmarks? They are fairly cheap, useful, and you can
buy them from American Library Association and other places in lots of 100.
Also, you can teach the kids NOT to dog-ear the pages!
Bill
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