Read great books and stories, with Mrs. Michalowski and SJC teachers and students.
Episodes
Sunday Feb 02, 2020
Sunday Feb 02, 2020
Tuesday Feb 04, 2020
Tuesday Feb 04, 2020
Wednesday Feb 05, 2020
Wednesday Feb 05, 2020
Thursday Feb 06, 2020
Sunday Feb 09, 2020
Sunday Feb 09, 2020
Tuesday Feb 11, 2020
Tuesday Feb 11, 2020
Wednesday Feb 12, 2020
Thursday Feb 13, 2020
Tuesday Feb 18, 2020
Wednesday Feb 19, 2020
Thursday Feb 20, 2020
Monday Feb 24, 2020
Tuesday Feb 25, 2020
Wednesday Feb 26, 2020
Wednesday Feb 26, 2020
Wednesday Feb 26, 2020
Here it is. The last chapter of this year's book. I hope you enjoyed it - we have many more books by Andrew Clements in the library. He is, without question, one of my favorite children's authors and I hope now one of yours too. Grand Prize Trivia Drawing will take place on Monday.
THANK YOU FOR READING ALONG. SEE YOU NEXT YEAR!
Mrs. M.
Saturday Mar 14, 2020
Saturday Mar 14, 2020
For the next month, I'll be posting a new chapter every day! Read along or just listen. I'll try to do justice to the many characters and the exquisite writing. (Feel free to laugh at my British accents!)
Enjoy and stay healthy,
Mrs. M
Saturday Mar 14, 2020
Saturday Mar 14, 2020
And how about a new book: One Third Nerd by Gennifer Choldenko. (She wrote Al Capone Does My Shirts). Here's a link to learn more about this book - https://www.amazon.com/One-Third-Nerd-Gennifer-Choldenko-ebook/dp/B07DSZYD43
Kids if you love dogs, this book is for you. Here we go!
Sunday Mar 15, 2020
Sunday Mar 15, 2020
Enjoy! I'm working on guest readers from around the US and around the world. Welcome to listeners in Australia, especially Sam and Ollie.
Sunday Mar 15, 2020
Sunday Mar 15, 2020
Do not try this at home, kids! Not the pee part, nor the watermelon part ; )
Monday Mar 16, 2020
Monday Mar 16, 2020
It's Monday, March 15. I woke up a little late today, so please excuse my late posting. Enjoy. Tomorrow: a guest reader from Seattle Washington will read Chapter 4. So exciting : )
Monday Mar 16, 2020
Monday Mar 16, 2020
Monday Mar 16, 2020
I am SO EXCITED to introduce you to guest reader Laura Z, reading to you from her hometown of Seattle, Washington. #bff #Benetclassof86 #funniestpersonIknow #smartestpersonIknow.
ENJOY!
Monday Mar 16, 2020
Monday Mar 16, 2020
Dakota writes apologies, we meet mom, we get a glimpse into Dodge's house, and I do a really bad Australian-American accent. Have a happy St. Patrick's Day!
Tuesday Mar 17, 2020
Tuesday Mar 17, 2020
Happy Wednesday! Today's chapter is read by me, Mrs M. I gotta say that a lot of unusual things continue to unfold in this chapter, and there are so many wacky characters. After 44 minutes of reading aloud, I was pretty dizzy.
But I do it all for you : ) Enjoy. (Tomorrow: another guest reader!)
Tuesday Mar 17, 2020
Tuesday Mar 17, 2020
Dakota in the school library with pink glitter wristbands? Sounds a little embarrassing...
See you tomorrow!
Wednesday Mar 18, 2020
Wednesday Mar 18, 2020
What do doctors do when they are not treating patients? They read to you of course. I'm pleased to welcome today's guest reader, Dr. Will from Boston. Dr. Will is an orthopedic surgeon, a dad, a great human being.
From Boston for all of you - take it away Dr. Will.
Wednesday Mar 18, 2020
Wednesday Mar 18, 2020
Today we meet Moses, the new kid at school who is also, perhaps, the coolest kid at school. What will he say when he sees Liam's pink glitter bracelet?
Thursday Mar 19, 2020
Thursday Mar 19, 2020
Guest Reader Alert: please welcome Kate G: an SJC alum, Benet Academy senior, and future Indiana University Hoosier. Thank you Kate for sharing your love of Harry Potter with us!
Thursday Mar 19, 2020
Thursday Mar 19, 2020
Cupcake just can't stop peeing on the floor, Dakota sulks, and we meet the fun-loving 47s.
Friday Mar 20, 2020
Friday Mar 20, 2020
Woohoo, it's Saturday! Welcome to our listeners from Germany. We truly are all one family in this world, and certainly our 22-year global love of Harry Potter clearly demonstrates that. Hope you all have a lovely day with your family - thanks for letting me be a part of it too.
Friday Mar 20, 2020
Friday Mar 20, 2020
Two chapters today! And probably every day from here on out. Dakota does something NO little sister should ever do to her siblings today....enjoy.
Saturday Mar 21, 2020
Saturday Mar 21, 2020
Exciting chapter! Happy Sunday to you, wherever you are. Stay home, stay strong, stay curious and go for long walks with your family. And read Harry Potter! That's my new daily motto. -Mrs. M
Saturday Mar 21, 2020
Saturday Mar 21, 2020
My apologies in advance for cracking up while reading Chapter 13. The image of Dakota and Liam trying to get a diaper on Cupcake is just too funny. Happy Sunday!
Sunday Mar 22, 2020
Sunday Mar 22, 2020
Hope you had a lovely weekend with your families. I saw a funny meme today that said, REMINDER: 9pm is the time to remove your day pajamas and put your night pajamas on. Had to share. Ok - enjoy the chapter!
Sunday Mar 22, 2020
Sunday Mar 22, 2020
Tennis anyone? (well, not really and not here in Chicago because it's been SNOWING all afternoon). But Liam gets an invite to play, so his social life is looking up! Have a great week, Mrs. M
Monday Mar 23, 2020
Monday Mar 23, 2020
Meet Alex C, today's guest reader from Summit, New Jersey. He is a real pro - you're going to love this reading. As a professional actor (Law and Order anyone?) and a dad, he's the perfect combination to do a fantastic reading. Enjoy!
Monday Mar 23, 2020
Monday Mar 23, 2020
Again, don't try this at home. Microwave safety everyone - it's important!
Tuesday Mar 24, 2020
Tuesday Mar 24, 2020
Thank you again to yesterday's guest reader Alex C from New Jersey. Tomorrow, fingers crossed, we will have a guest reader from the other side of the world! Stay tuned...
This is another action packed chapter - enjoy!
Mrs. M
Wednesday Mar 25, 2020
Wednesday Mar 25, 2020
Time is running out for raising the money to take Cupcake to the vet to solve the peeing-in-the-apartment problem.
Wednesday Mar 25, 2020
Wednesday Mar 25, 2020
Today, at last, we have a real live British person reading our chapter! My old friend Leanne E, from Leeds, North Yorkshire, England will delight your ears with her wonderful reading. Thank you Leanne. Also, kids, check out this link to see how magical North Yorkshire is: https://www.yorkshire.com/places/north-yorkshire
Geography lesson included free of charge : )
Wednesday Mar 25, 2020
Wednesday Mar 25, 2020
I know, I know, I keep saying this but seriously: Don't Try this Stuff at Home! Dakota, sheesh. On the other hand, she might just be on to something...
Thursday Mar 26, 2020
Thursday Mar 26, 2020
Yesterday, our guest reader was in northern England. Today, sail back across the Atlantic and soar clear across the US to gorgeous Eugene, Oregon, to hear from another lifelong friend and Harry Potter fan, Tris O.
Enjoy and Go Ducks!
#Benetclassof86 #Osh
Thursday Mar 26, 2020
Thursday Mar 26, 2020
Here we are, at the end of One-Third Nerd - what will become of Cupcake, Dakota, Izzy, Dodge, Moses and Liam?
I hope you enjoyed this book. It has the best illustrations throughout, which really add to the story - if you ever get a chance, grab a copy and check them out!
COMING UP NEXT, STARTING SATURDAY, MARCH 28:
THE WILD ROBOT, by Peter Brown. (A modern masterpiece!)
Friday Mar 27, 2020
Friday Mar 27, 2020
We head back to England, this time to London, for guest reader Camilla S. This is how Harry Potter was meant to be read! Thank you and long distance air hugs, Camilla!
#lovethataccent
Friday Mar 27, 2020
Friday Mar 27, 2020
I. Love. This. Book. And so will you. It's nothing short of magical.
Thank you to Peter Brown for writing this instant classic about robots, nature, being a mom, adventure, danger, understanding and most of all, connecting to each other.
Here we go! The Wild Robot.