Every Friday my afternoon involves reading and teaching library skills to Kindergarten, first, and second grade students. Today the same child cried when another girl got The Lion King book before her, and subsequently declared this the best day ever when she was able to check out Kittens First Full Moon. 

Best book ever as declared by the kindergarten class.

Today I taught the kids about cliff hangers within Chris Van Allsburg’s
The Widow’s Broom.

A cute before Halloween read

The kids oohed and ahhed and bit their nails.

At the end of the book two very sweet girls rushed to talk to me. This is a familiar Friday routine. They want to be the first to get another book by the author. I am pleased and prepared to answer their question. 
Except they didn’t have the question I expected. Cute little girl with the bright eyes said, “The best thing happened today. There was a wedding on the playground today.” 

Going along with the conversation I asked, “Who got married?”

Beaming she answered, “I’m married to a boy in our class.”

I said, “We really shouldn’t marry boys until we’re 25.” 

It was like I was talking to air. Her friend added, “I’m trying to figure out how to get (a very sweet and wisely oblivious boy) to marry me.”          

These are the same kids that I have to seat boy girl when I want them to be quiet. I had to laugh. 

Thankfully, the next girl that approached me wanted to check out Jumanji.

I close this blog wishing you days of refreshingly amusing conversations, and introductions to books that will brighten your reading experiences. 

xoxoxo
M.H.M.