Selma

Selma

Written by: Jutta Bauer

Brief Summary: What is happiness? A wise ram tells a tale about a sheep named Selma. How did she go about making herself happy? ... By finding more time for herself?... by winning a million dollars?

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First of all, this book is small but mighty! The book is about 6 in. by 4 in. The size of the book instantly catches your eye and draws your attention (one of the reasons I pulled this book off the shelf). Due to this physical appearance I think that reluctant readers would find this book appealing, and would be willing to pick it up off the classroom shelf (or school library). The language within the book is simple. The message of the story is to find happiness in life that you can create yourself. One doesn't need to be alloted more time within the day or win a million dollars to find happiness. I enjoyed this book so much that I am considering bringing it to my child study visit with my second grade buddy this week (this is a Block A requirement). In my future classroom I would like to read this book to my class as a read a-loud. I think it would make for a great introduction for writer's workshop... "What makes you happy?"