BR 2-18: FIVE Little MONKEYS

I looked to be interesting. I felt excited.
The five little monkeys and Mama are eager to get a new car. The five little monkeys clean and paint their old car until it sparkles like new. But who will buy it? Perhaps those clever monkeys can convince their cranky crocodile neighbors that what they really need is . . . yes, a car! Children will love predicting how the five little monkeys will deal with each new challenge, making this a perfect story for interactive reading. Lively verse and Eileen Christelow's inimitably comic illustrations put the five little monkeys in the driver's seat in more ways than one.

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BR 2-17: GIVE US THIS DAY

The pictures of this book were beautiful.
Tasha Tudor's beloved paintings enhance William Tyndale's classic sixteenth-century translation of the Lord's Prayer."The stately text of the Lord's Prayer...is exquisitely illustrated by the soft, rich glow of Tudor's customary delicate and sentimental watercolors. The backgrounds show rural New England of the Victorian era, filled with charming children, appealing little forest creatures, mischievous Corgi dogs and striped cats." "Images of children in turn-of-the-century New England are sentimentally framed in ribbons or flowers,...allowing them to serve as excellent discussion or meditation starters."

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BR 2-16: ALICE ADVENTURE IN WONDERLAND

I have ever read this story. I like this story because it was a strange story.
The classic tale of that ever-curious little girl who tumbled down a rabbit hole into Wonderland has enchanted readers for nearly 140 years. Today, Alice and the eccentric creatures that she meets-the Cheshire Cat, the Mock Turtle, the Queen of Hearts, the Mad Hatter-continue to be among the most-loved characters in all literature. This deluxe facsimile of a rare edition, illustrated by beloved artist Arthur Rackham, is a sumptuous celebration of this timeless story. Painted with the dreamlike watercolors and subtle detail that brought Rackham international fame, the book's thirteen elegant full-color plates and fourteen black-and-white drawings make this a delightful keepsake for readers of all ages.

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BR 2-15: BUSY, BUSY TOWN

This book was very colorful! I love it.
Welcome to Busy town where everyone is on their way to work. The Busy town grocers stock and sell fresh food; the bankers keep the money safe; the doctors and nurses make sure everyone is healthy; the postal workers collect and deliver letters; the sanitation workers collect trash and recyclables; the lumber workers chop trees to make furniture and houses; and the workers at the docks, railroads and airports help transport people and freight. But it takes even more careers and professions than that to keep this busy town running.

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BR 2-14: Penelope at School

This book was lovely story.
Pull the tabs to help Penelope on her first day of school in this beautiful, interactive storybook!
Meet Penelope, an adorable blue koala who loves to play and learn. But, like all preschoolers, she can't do everything by herself. Children can pull the tabs on every spread and help Penelope get ready for school, paint a picture, slide in the playground, and more! Vibrant paintings, simple text, and interactive fun make this the perfect preschool book.

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BR 2-13: 10 trick - or - Treaters

Halloween!! I want to do Halloween in Japan.
10 trick-or-treaters on a dark and spooky night out to get some candy or give someone a fright.Little do these ten trick-or-treaters know that they are the ones who will be frightened on Halloween night when a toad hops near, a skeleton tries to join their dance party, and a monster asks to share their candy.This not-too-scary Halloween counting book features the bright, bold artwork of Linda Davick and the comforting, lively rhythms of Janet Schulman's story, making it the perfect gift for young trick-or-treaters everywhere!

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BR 2-12: THE STORY OF BABAR

I love Babar. How abou u?
The Story of Babar is essentially the tale of a country boy who comes to the city and, while there, comes of age. In the end, he returns home to share his knowledge and experiences with family and friends. The beautiful, delightfully detailed illustrations--de Brunhoff was a painter by trade--never fail to amuse. Although none of the characters seem to notice, the sight of Babar in a suit leaning against the mantel while he regales his audience with tales of the jungle is plainly hilarious. All of the Babar books are notable for their ability to tell larger stories with simplicity and style, and The Story of Babar is no exception. Potentially troubling moments--the death of Babar's mother, for example--are handled with taste, emphasizing Babar's unique gift for uncovering a silver lining in the most persistent of clouds.
Please read this book.

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BR 2-11: MY FATHER'S DRGON

Do u know Elmer? I read in my child days.

The classic fantasy trilogy of Elmer Elevator and the flying baby dragon has delighted children and their parents for generations. Now, on the occasion of their fiftieth anniversary, Random House is proud to bring the three timeless tales together in one beautiful commemorative edition, complete with the original delightful illustrations. A Newbery Honor Book and an ALA Notable Book, My Father's Dragon is followed by Elmer and the Dragon "rich, humorous, and thoroughly satisfying" and The Dragons of Blueland "ingenious and plausible, the fantasy well-sustained". Each story stands alone, but read in succession, they are an unforgettable experience.

The pictures were so cute!

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BR 2-10: Pinocchio

Do you know Pinocchio? This is a fairy tale.
Mr. Cherry was carpenter. He was making a table leg by a piece of wood. It was lying in a corner of the carpenter’s workshop. Suddenly, “Don’t hurt me!” He was surprised. He was alone in his room. The wood said so. His friend, Gepetoo, knocked at the door. He wanted to make a puppet. The wood was angry to hear Gepetoo’s words. Mr. Cherry had the wood. So, Mr. Cherry was moved the wood and he jobbed Gepetto in the tummy. The two men’s wigs fell to the floor. Biff! They were laughing. Gepetto took a piece of wood. He started to make a puppet. At first, He chipped a head with hair. Next, he made two eyes, so it winked. He made a nose, so it began to grow. He made a mouth, so it laughed. He made a tongue, puppet’s body, legs and arms. The puppet started to move and he snatched his father’s wig. Gepetto chased his child. So, he was under arrest. The child walked around here and there and went back home at a night. Cricket told Pinocchio. Good sons were real boys. He threw a hummer. For a while, he was hungry. He broke an egg. A chick appeared and flew in the sky. He felt cold and was near a fireplace and fell asleep. When he woke up, his feet burned. At the time, Gepetto went home from a prison cell. He put out a fire of Pinocchio. Pinocchio promised Gepetto to be a good son. Pinocchio decided to go to school, but he wanted to see a puppet show. He exchanged a book to a ticket. Then, he appeared at the stage. The manager was so angry. He sneezed. Pinocchio gave 5 gold coins. He met a cat and a fox. They were a downright liar but Pinocchio couldn’t see through the lie. He went to a dangerous place and was chased, ran into little cottage. There was a polite poodle there. The next morning, he met a lady with breakfast. When he told a lie, his nose grew longer and doubled in length. He heard Gepetto met great danger. He couldn’t find his boat. He reached to Toy land. But he jumped into the sea and swam away. Suddenly, a big shark appeared. He found Dad in the shark. They went out from mouth and went back home again. Pinpcchio became a Real Son!
I was impressed by this story.

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New Year's Day

January 1st.

Today was New Year's Day. We ate Osechi - dishes. We eat herring roe, boiled fish paste, sea tangle and so on but we are different from each family. Then we gave a New Year's gift. I gave it to my father, too. I was very happy! I kept eating them and ate my full.

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BR 2-09: The Incredible Present

This story was a strange story.
Lily Mack lived with her granny. Her parents weren’t like other parents. They bought a balloon and set off “We’ll be back for Lily’s birthday!” The next day was her birthday. She wanted a telescope. Her birthday came. She sat up in surprise. Granny put her presents in a different. There were many balloons and notes at banister. They were a clue. She looked for here and there. Granny sat in a room. 3 presents were there! A book from Aunty Alice, a basket of smell soap from Granny, a box of writing paper from cousin Jo. Then, the last present from parents was. It was incredible. It was a small bag with a label. Ask for anything you want! wrote there. “Crayons, please!” So, They appeared. Then, she wrote a bet – making robot, a space buddy and, witch’s kitten, an enormous hand and so on. But ask for six things. All things were not complete. At the end, she wrote “parents.” So, her parents came back! She was very happy:) Dad broke the spell. All strange things recovered. Her parents were at home. Her parents and her lived together. Her parents became inventors.
It was great for her. I want this present, too.

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BR 2-08: THE MONSTER GANG

I like the kind of this book. It was easy to read for me.
It was rainy day today. Ellie, Ben, Lee, Micky, Tas and Ruby were boring. All children gathered in Ellie’s room. They played their favorite things but they were free. Ellie suggested that she had a fantastic idea. It was a gang! They approved and drew their gang pictures and had each idea. The next morning, it was fine. Children changed each 6 monsters. All used in a tree house of Micky’s granddad. All clothes were very creative. A monster was hungry and prepared refreshments and drink. It distributed them to each monster. It found someone but one monster didn’t find. Who? Then, all people heard Ellie’s voice. 6 monsters have been already there. ????? She was with her dog, Goldie in downstairs. They went back in the tree house. So, a note left on the table….from Gang! One was a really gang!!!!!
This story seemed to be a dream. Children’s play were fun:)

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BR 2-07: Star Reporter

Steve’s actions were interesting!
Steve had to look for articles of newspaper. Joe was a friend of Steve. He told him that a new lady looks to come in this town. He began to look for her. He might find her in this town. He chased her. She went to CADO MALL, so he went there, too. He didn’t see around and only see her. Then she went to a fountain in a park. He went there, too and fell into the fountain. Next, she met animal. He went there, too and horses were in my way. After that she went to library, drunk something in other place, went to CADO STAR newspaper office. Then, he visited a writer. In fact, he was her grandfather. There was a tree in his house. A cat went up the tree and couldn’t step off. Steve climbed the tree and tried to help the cat. But he fell down the tree. “Newspaper Editor’s Son Gets wet – cat stays Dry!” showed in an article. They fell in love!
This was happy end.

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BR 2-06: THE RANSOM OF RED CHIEF

I couldn’t expect this ending of this book, so I like this one.
Bill and Saw came the town to give some money. When they arrived at this town, “THE RANSOM OF RED CHIEF. Town of Summit have a nice day!” wrote. They tool a boy away with them. A boy’s name was Johnny, a son of the rich. He didn’t fear them at all. He was a naughty boy! He did children’s play with them. He enjoyed the time. One of the two was so tired…then was frighten the boy. Another one decided to demand a ransom. He wrote a letter and demanded $ 1500 as ransom. Then he received an answer. The content was “Give us $ 200. If so, you can escape while we will angry our child.” They paid $ 200 to Mr. and Mrs. Ebenezer Dorset. Then they escaped. In the sign of town, “THE RANSOM OF RED CHIEF.　You are now leaving. Town of Summit have a nice day!”
This book was written in naughty. It was funny.

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BR 2-05: Give us the Money

I think these pictures are comical. The first impression was good for me.
Adam Gray saw a nice dream and woke up. Today is boring Monday at the bank, He doesn’t like his job and he likes Mr. Smith, his boss. But he doesn’t want to be late for work. Every day doesn’t change. He met Mrs.B on his way to the bank. She said, “Your horoscope for holiday.” And “do something different today.” He didn’t believe it. He always goes left, but go right. Suddenly, he witnessed she was robbed a bag. He helped her and ran away with her bag and a gun. It was a scene in a drama. At the same time, burglars broke into a bank. A man of burglars and Adam Gray bumped. Their bags changed. Each people ran away. An actress and Adam Gray stopped because she didn’t need his help. She said that there was no money in the rucksack and there was just newspaper. They decided having the wrong bag. These two bags were exchanged when they were crash. They chased the two. Adam and a lady got on a car quickly. She asked him to call a movie supervisor. The car stopped in vacant land because there was no petrol. Burglars took back their bag. A movie worker filmed the scene. Adam was late for his job! Everyone laughed. Ha Ha Ha ;b If he lost a job, don’t worry. He was able to become a bank robber!
I was so excited. I finished to read this book sooner.

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BR 2-04: SURVIVE!

This book is a book which I can choose ways.
Your name was Chris, and you were in a small plane. Then the engine made strange and the plane went down into one of the mountains on going across the Rocky mountain way. Next, you had to go to 20. You could choose the way which you like. You’ll find if you could survive by your choice. Your first choice will be “Your turn to the right or left.” There are some trees in your right and there is deep snow in your left. By the way, which choice do you do? If you turn to the right, you will……
You must go back. If you turn to the left, you must go to 15. In 25, you are safe because you land on the snow. Then I chose “You stay in the plane.” I go out and go down the mountain. I can take the coat, the banana, and the cigarette lighter. I light a fire in the trees and spend during a night. One my way to go the mountain in the morning, I find the tunnel and enter there. In the inner part, there is a big hole in the ground and an old rope in the hole. Here, I chose “You go down the rope.” So, I …
If I choose “you go back up the tunnel.”, I come to go into the rocky valley. Next, I walk down the mountain. For a while, I walk and see some strange fruit, I don7t eat the fruit because I seem to see the dangerous. Walking carefully onto the lake, the ice begins to move under your feet, so I go back and walk around the lake. Then I walk down the river and catch a fish. I can survive. It’s evening again. There’s a helicopter in the sky and I build a big fire, but I can’t see the helicopter soon. Next morning, I build another fire. So, I hear the helicopter again. It seems the smoke and lands on the snow. I am safe. I can survive.
We can choose many kinds of ways. It was very interesting! Could you survive? I could survive twice….

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Brainstorming: Learning with computers

1. Words

• wrting words

2. Excel

• making graphics
  

3. Internet

• reserching information
• Music
• Vocabulary - Power words
• Blogs
• Pictures

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Essay 2-05; My Happy Place

I introduce to my secret place in Kumamoto. My secret place is Honmyo – temple. This place is near my house. Do you know Kiyomasa Kato? He is held a ceremony there. He is a historic person.

This place will be held a festival in the latter half of every July. This festival is called “Tonshae”. We usual call “Tonsha”. Also, many people will visit with family, lovers, friends and so on. They often wear yukata or jinbei. The night always bustles and they spend a good night. On this festival day, both sides of the street are lined with stalls. These are about 150 stalls. Many stalls sell many kinds of shaved ice, ice candy, cotton candy, candies shaped many characters, frankfurters, grilled chicken, chow mein, juice, grilled squid, masks, yo – yo, goldfish and so on. We must go up in stone steps until we arrive at the top of Honmyo – temple. They are tired, but they can enjoy until the last because many stalls are lined until the top. They reach the top soon if they talk with family, lovers, friends and so on, eat kinds of food or play a game.

I went this festival with my friends last year. A friend and I wore yukata. This festival day is the first day that I will wear yukata or jinbei on the year because the event is held on the beginning summer. I can see to local friends on this event, so I can have a good time. I took university friends to this event. I want many friends to visit my local festival, so this summer festival is so funny! Please come “Tonsha” next year :) I will be looking forward to see you.

HP: http://cyber.pref.kumamoto.jp/asp/kanko/kanko_intro.asp?LangCode=j&BackURL_ev=event_cal.asp&EventNo=746

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MR 2-01: Mrs. Doubtfire is funny

This movie is “Mrs. Doubt fire”. I’ve never watched this movie but many friends have ever watched this one. Love for children, a figure working as a housekeeping and so on are appeared in this movie. I think this movie has many good points. First, I will write little this movie’s content. Then, I will write 2 good points for me in this movie.

First, an animated cartoon voice artist, Daniel, was given a sentence of a divorce at last because he rely entirely on his spouse's earnings and had to get out home. But he was a lover of children, so he thought that he would dress himself as a woman and enter their home as a housekeeper. He asked a make - up artist’s brother and changed himself into an elderly woman. He became “Mrs. Doubt fire”. His children took to her without knowing that she was their father.

Next, I will tell you about first good points. It’s his love for children. He really loves his children. He can’t stand that he can see his children only once a week. He is optimistic by nature, so he has many bold plans and doesn’t worry about what other people think. I’m sure that he could understand children’s feelings and actives because he is optimistic and does never forget his feelings that he was a child. In short, he likes children very much because he is just like a child. I think a person like him likes children but the person may not like adult. We can find the different between children and adult.

Then, I will tell you about second good points. It’s a figure he or she is working as a housekeeping. These scenes are felt like comedy drama. I couldn’t help laughing some scenes which he is cooking or do other keeping house. Though he is cooking seriously but it is for him awkwardly, I laughed. His life changes completely because of divorce. Then he chooses a way of a housekeeping and must do housework. It is many works which he doesn’t usually do. I love these scenes very much though the content is so important. It is wonderful that the main content has both profound fact and humor, I think. Bringing humor is a big point and a good point.

A family in this movie is different from my family. Each family has each life and hold the life. A various of form of their lives are so many men, so many minds. It may be a good think that you watch other people’s lives. They have worries and happiness of every kind. They live as they overcome the both. I want to live without regretting.

This movie has many themes and deep contains. I think this movie can find many things from many points of view. They are family, divorce, housekeeping, children, smile, love, sense of humor, disguise and so on. We can think as we like by ourselves. Then you can compare with your life.
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Site: http://www.fnosta.com/32mi/mrsdf.html

Essay 2-02: I lov Takema ~ Favorite Place

My favorite place is Takema ravine.　There is in Yamaga and have 10 lodges and 18 tents. I first went there with friends of Lacrosse last summer vacation and also went there this summer vacation. I like the place because we can swim in the river, enjoy in a lodge and a tent, make and eat meals together and rent cheaply.

Next, I introduce good points about Takema ravine.Takema ravine is place encircled by the trees. We enjoyed the wonderful natural view of the ravine. There is the river and we can do fishing. A feeling of the night and the noon change completely. We can breathe fresh air and feel relaxed because there is in a mountain. Then the river flows and there are many lodges and tents at the upper. The river is very cold but we swim in the river and put a watermelon, too. The river has many natural slides and we slide and enjoy the river. We're carried because the current of the river is strong. Also, we can use a roomy lodge which has upstairs rooms, an air ‐ conditioning, a shower room and a kitchen. We spent comfortable time. Many families do BBQ in both sides of the river. We played with many children. The children were horsing around. They were very pretty. At night, we do BBQ at a veranda. At first, we make a rice ball, build a fire, cut many vegetables and meat. I found that meal which eat together is very delicious. We can see many stars during the night. We were impressed by watching a meteor stream last year. We were out and watched
these between the trees with stretching ourselves out on earth. We couldn't watch these this year but we could watch many stars. Takema ravine can enjoy from children to adult, so I think that this place is popular. Children swim in the river and adults drink with BBQ. We will be able to spend good time. I'm sure that they will add to one of their good memories. We can borrow tableware and so on in Takema ravine. So, we can decrease our luggages. We enjoy swimming in the river, talking in the lodge and tent, doing BBQ, watching stars and so on. It all happened in an instant because I had good days. There is a hot spring at the short way place.

I think you will spend wonderful days because you can feel nature and relax. Then it's a good experience for our to do BBQ and cook our own meals. Please go there by all means. I'm sure that you will like outdoor.

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