The Time Warp Trio: The Good, the Bad, and the Goofy

The Time Warp Trio: The Good, the Bad, and the Goofy - Jon Scieszka, illustrated by Lane Smith
Viking Press
ISBN: 0-590-98165-X

My rating: 5 out of 5

Jon Scieszka strikes again! This addition to the Time Warp Trio series does not disappoint. While watching an episode of "Cowboy Bob," Fred, Sam, and Joe are transported back into the Wild West in an attempt to become real cowboys. It doesn't take long for them to realize that life in the Old West was nothing like they saw on television.

I really enjoyed this book, not only for the story, but for the message it sends to readers - don't blindly accept everything you see on TV or in movies. Fred, Sam, and Joe's view on history was almost completely shaped by what they saw on TV, and chances are, most students are the same way. The possibilities for use of this book in the classroom are vast - science lessons on deserts and astronomy, social studies lessons on Native Americans, settling the West, etc.

I highly recommend "The Good, the Bad, and the Goofy" to students and teachers everywhere.

The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs

The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs - Jon Scieszka, illustrated by Lane Smith
Viking Press
ISBN: 0-670-82759-2

My rating: 5 out of 5

This version of the classic fairy tale is very different than what we all know and love. This book tells the tale from the perspective of Alexander T. Wolf and his misunderstanding that stemmed from trying to borrow a cup of sugar from his neighbors.

I have fallen in love with Jon Scieszka's work recently and I consider this book to be one of his best. The story is full of humor that will entertain both kids and adults alike.

This is a great book that teachers can use for both entertainment and educational purposes. Important life lessons about perspective and point-of-view can easily be incorporated with this story. "The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs" is a must-have that all libraries need to have.