[...] love to read books and I hope my kids will inherit my love for reading. I’m glad that Ria is hosting a contest so that we can learn from one another [...]
My Favorite Book is “Why we want you to be Rich” By Trump and Kiyosake. Because it teach us how to fish and to get out from poverty and poor decision making. Which leads to dark ages which are the poverty and crisis. It is the secret of true wealth on how to survive into competitive and tough world. Because if your the best on your field you can promote knowledge , skills, inspire and help a lot of people. Its also a reality lessons in life that we must to fight for everyday survival. Aside from the great book which is the Bible.
Its also a big motivational factor for personal and business development. It saves dieing corporations and hungry family.
Would just like to share my all time favorite book: Black Beauty
It’s a classic and there are lots of lessons to be learned from it. This book made me cry and made me realize the realities of everyday living but despite all that, we need to look positive and have the heart to be sensitive of what others are feeling. Black Beauty showed us the bad side of society as well as its good side. He also showed us that hope is present and its up to you to take hold of your life
Ma. Lelian Tano Samuya:
April 21st, 2009 at 1:12 pm
Cry of the Kalahari, about two National Geographic researchers in the deserts of Botswana… because even the cry of a hyena in the Kalahari is more beautiful than anything manmade.
Teacher Ria:
April 21st, 2009 at 4:47 pm
Sounds interesting!
Teacher Ria:
April 21st, 2009 at 4:48 pm
Oh, yes, this is a beautiful story! My mom made sure I read it when I was younger.
I think one should read what is hot off the shelves, in order for that person to relate, such as the Twilight books. You see, one could easily conversate, do an ice-breaker since they read the same title. Its like everyone owning an iphone and sharing the exciting tech experience it brings (if you know what I mean). Why would I read a rare book and keep ideas to myself or why should I bother to engage talk with my seatmate if my topic is of no interest. People should follow the masses, if “blank” is their President, go with the flow, if Honda is their car of choice – so be it and go with the flow. . Teachers can even use this popular fiction (Twilight) to students enforce them to read and to interest them (students) in social studies topics.
My favorite book is The Little Prince. The story told through the eyes of a child made me realize that life can be lived simply and with less complications which could make us happier in the end.
Girlie A. Camungay:
April 21st, 2009 at 11:42 pm
As an Occupational Therapist, teaching special children to read is very challenging. I always use colorful puppets made of recycled materials to facilitate a child’s attention and increase motivation in reading. The story book that was appealing to children is The Ant and The Grasshopper. Children relates well to the story because the characters symbolize the “good” and “bad” aspect which makes comprehension easier for a child. It imparts the importance of hard work and saving.
My favorite book is the Little Prince. This was the first book I read when I was a kid. It teaches me how to become responsible. I also learned to appreciate things dear to me.
One of my favorite stories is Choke by Chuck Palanhuik. Its realist view on how hard life can be and how money causes some people to do something beyond even if it means dying.. I’ve learn so much on that book..
If you haven’t read that book yet, its worth recommending that book!
My favorite book is “The Missing Piece” by Shel Silverstein. It focuses on how someone tries to find a missing piece of his/her life yet at the end it only goes to show that no matter how far you go or how many people you meet you will never find your missing piece. Because everyone is a whole individual. We dont need someone or something to complete ourselves, instead we need to realize that we are a special person on our own and we are whole. We can find true happiness when we realize our true value. Hence we can share it to others as well..
Teacher Ria:
April 22nd, 2009 at 2:37 pm
Very good point, Don! Yes, I agree that being up-to-date with whats hot on the reading list is a good way to connect to others. I, myself, have used a lot of current bestsellers as examples or activities in class!
thanks for your entry!
Teacher Ria:
April 22nd, 2009 at 2:40 pm
It is a beautiful story!
Teacher Ria:
April 22nd, 2009 at 2:40 pm
Thanks Jamie!
Will check out your blog post!
Teacher Ria:
April 22nd, 2009 at 3:00 pm
OOOHHHH!!! I love this too!!! I actually wrote an essay about it once and submitted it to a contest…check it out here:
Well, my current favorite book (or books) is the Maximum Ride series by James Patterson. What’s great about it is that, as the author says, it’s for people with ages from 10 to 110. Don’t be fooled though, despite its fast paced and young adult-oriented storyline, it tackles very important social and environmental issues of today. Give it a try if you have the time.
hi…my favorite book is Chicken soup for the soul…i’m sure you’re familiar with it. It is a very inspiring book. It helped a lot in many of my life’s crisis. Anyway i blogged about it……hope you find the time to check it out at
One of my favorite stories has got to be JK Rowling’s Harry Potter series. Given, it may be a children’s story, and quite not up to par with several hundreds of other stories, but among all other things, it taught me how to enjoy a good book as a child. I started reading it when I was nine, and I can honestly say that I shared almost a decade with Harry. I learned that it was okay to dream; that in the end, it is our choices that define us; that we learn to choose our friends; and that, when the time calls for it, we’ve got to step up and be brave. This story taught me that life is a collection of good things and bad things, and that there’s strength brewing in each one of us; it’s only a matter of having confidence in yourself and knowing that there are people around you who’ll be there to support you ’til the end.
Naty Ang:
April 28th, 2009 at 1:12 am
The boy who cried wolf… I read this in a Chinese book but I am sure there is an English translation of this story. It’s nice, informative, and teaches a very valuable lesson.
livewire:
April 28th, 2009 at 11:42 am
My favorite book is the Untold story of Imelda Marcos By Carmen Navarro..I really love reading it over and over again…Imelda is fantastic..She is a modern Cinderella…Lesson: Don’t be discourage life has a purpose. Everything is possible if u’l work for it.
(I’m not sure what happened, but my comment seems to have been erased. D:)
One of my most favorite stories would have to be JK Rowling’s Harry Potter series. Given, it may not be up to par with several hundreds of other stories, but among all other things, Harry Potter taught me how to enjoy a good read as a kid. Harry was a big part of my childhood; I remember reading the first book as a nine year old kid, and growing up with Harry for the next ten years that the story continued. Through his tale, I learned that it was okay to dream; that our choices define us; that we will never be truly alone; that, when the times call for it, we’ve got to step up and be brave. I learned that everyone’s got strength in them; it’s only a matter of realizing our own capabilities, and believing in ourselves.
Teacher Ria:
April 28th, 2009 at 11:46 pm
Hi Carla!
Thanks for joining! Don’t worry, it wasn’t deleted, I just was out of town and did not have internet access, thus it took a while for me to moderate comments
Good luck!!!
Teacher Ria
Honey:
April 29th, 2009 at 12:26 am
I learned a lot from Meg Cabot’s How To Be Popular. The title of the book is already captivating and the book will teach you — what else? — how to be popular. But as you reach the end cover, you’ll realize that there are far more important things than just being popular — friends, family and happiness.
I’m a wide reader. That’s how I learned, basically. One of those I loved is entitled “Where Do I Place The Decimal Point” or something to that effect. It teaches how not to be afraid of math. It teaches how to solve math problems the logical and picturesque way so you can solve also mentally. The concept is a treasure we teach the principles to our kids.
Another book that develops the logical thinking is the collection of stories of Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle. That’s really my favorite in terms of learning how to deduce. It develops the brain, surely and my daughter has just finished the 2-inch thick hardbound collection.
angel:
April 30th, 2009 at 11:29 pm
my favorite story is from the manga turned to anime series entitled honey and clover. I really love it so much cause it taught me about love and life. The lead guy learned to be patient while he is secretly loving the girl he adores for 5 years. He had given her unconditional love though he knows the girl loves someone else. and in the end, he thought me about acceptance. though the girl only cherishes him as a friend and they did not end to each other, he was happy that he loved that girl. It woke me up from my daily rants about being in love. But above all, my favorite lesson I gained from the lead guy was when he had his self realization journey. He went to Tokyo up to the northernmost part of Japan through biking only. There he showed me the value of finding and following your hearts desire. Though he did not find something, whats important is whats in your heart. That’s really one of my favorite stories I known cause it inspired me not just academically but also mentally. I think I became more mature after it.
of all the books that i’ve read, i love Shell Silverstein’s The Missing Piece Meets the Big O the most. I saw myself in the Missing Piece, trying to be something else and looking for something or somebody to complete me. It made me realize 3 things: that I can use my limitations to my advantage; that it’s not so bad to try and do things that I once thought improbable; and that I can do these on my own.
**Ria, just in case you’ll extend your contest deadline. hihihi.
Teacher Ria:
May 1st, 2009 at 11:51 am
sorry! deadline was midnight but thanks for dropping by!
MerryCherry:
April 13th, 2009 at 9:55 pm
Hi Ri.
My favorite story book is Velveteen Rabbit, among others. It’s movie version will hopefully come out soon here in Pinas.
Lesson from it? You only become real when you are loved. Or something like that. Hehe:)
I believe that it teaches kids about loving their things, be it a toy or a bag or shoes, and taking care of it in the process.
Mushings » Blog Archive » Love You Forever:
April 13th, 2009 at 10:57 pm
[...] love to read books and I hope my kids will inherit my love for reading. I’m glad that Ria is hosting a contest so that we can learn from one another [...]
leirs:
April 13th, 2009 at 10:58 pm
I posted my entry on my blog..thanks
Rowena Wendy Lei:
April 17th, 2009 at 1:32 pm
My entry – http://animetric.multiply.com/journal/item/301/My_Favorite_Story…
I also plurked about it today – http://www.plurk.com/animetric
Teacher Ria:
April 17th, 2009 at 11:11 pm
Noted! Thanks for joining!!! Good luck
Peter Lei:
April 18th, 2009 at 11:14 pm
My entry – http://jdrex04.multiply.com/journal/item/3/My_favorite_story
Teacher Ria:
April 18th, 2009 at 11:22 pm
will check it out! thanks for joining!
Richard Mamuyac:
April 20th, 2009 at 11:41 am
Hi there!
Here’s my entry. Thanks
http://mamuyac.multiply.com/journal/item/34/Raising_a_Bookworm
Teacher Ria:
April 20th, 2009 at 11:42 am
noted! thanks for joining!
Jayson R. Biadog:
April 20th, 2009 at 4:21 pm
My Favorite Book is “Why we want you to be Rich” By Trump and Kiyosake. Because it teach us how to fish and to get out from poverty and poor decision making. Which leads to dark ages which are the poverty and crisis. It is the secret of true wealth on how to survive into competitive and tough world. Because if your the best on your field you can promote knowledge , skills, inspire and help a lot of people. Its also a reality lessons in life that we must to fight for everyday survival. Aside from the great book which is the Bible.
Its also a big motivational factor for personal and business development. It saves dieing corporations and hungry family.
adelen:
April 20th, 2009 at 9:53 pm
Hello!
I posted my entry here in my blog:
http://bookworm3194.blogspot.com/
I also posted a link back to your site..
thank you
Teacher Ria:
April 21st, 2009 at 12:35 am
thanks! will check out your entry!
Tes Gangcuangco:
April 21st, 2009 at 2:24 am
Hi!
Would just like to share my all time favorite book: Black Beauty
It’s a classic and there are lots of lessons to be learned from it. This book made me cry and made me realize the realities of everyday living but despite all that, we need to look positive and have the heart to be sensitive of what others are feeling. Black Beauty showed us the bad side of society as well as its good side. He also showed us that hope is present and its up to you to take hold of your life
Ma. Lelian Tano Samuya:
April 21st, 2009 at 1:12 pm
Cry of the Kalahari, about two National Geographic researchers in the deserts of Botswana… because even the cry of a hyena in the Kalahari is more beautiful than anything manmade.
Teacher Ria:
April 21st, 2009 at 4:47 pm
Sounds interesting!
Teacher Ria:
April 21st, 2009 at 4:48 pm
Oh, yes, this is a beautiful story! My mom made sure I read it when I was younger.
Don Eleazar Balboa:
April 21st, 2009 at 10:08 pm
I think one should read what is hot off the shelves, in order for that person to relate, such as the Twilight books. You see, one could easily conversate, do an ice-breaker since they read the same title. Its like everyone owning an iphone and sharing the exciting tech experience it brings (if you know what I mean). Why would I read a rare book and keep ideas to myself or why should I bother to engage talk with my seatmate if my topic is of no interest. People should follow the masses, if “blank” is their President, go with the flow, if Honda is their car of choice – so be it and go with the flow. . Teachers can even use this popular fiction (Twilight) to students enforce them to read and to interest them (students) in social studies topics.
Annaliza B. Martin:
April 21st, 2009 at 10:40 pm
My favorite book is The Little Prince. The story told through the eyes of a child made me realize that life can be lived simply and with less complications which could make us happier in the end.
Girlie A. Camungay:
April 21st, 2009 at 11:42 pm
As an Occupational Therapist, teaching special children to read is very challenging. I always use colorful puppets made of recycled materials to facilitate a child’s attention and increase motivation in reading. The story book that was appealing to children is The Ant and The Grasshopper. Children relates well to the story because the characters symbolize the “good” and “bad” aspect which makes comprehension easier for a child. It imparts the importance of hard work and saving.
Noria P. Adam-Lim:
April 22nd, 2009 at 12:25 am
Hello teacher ria,
Here is my contribution:
http://iadamlim.multiply.com/journal/item/6/My_favorite_Story_book
More power to you!
Robert John Reyes:
April 22nd, 2009 at 9:04 am
My favorite book is the Little Prince. This was the first book I read when I was a kid. It teaches me how to become responsible. I also learned to appreciate things dear to me.
jamie:
April 22nd, 2009 at 10:08 am
One of my favorite stories is Choke by Chuck Palanhuik. Its realist view on how hard life can be and how money causes some people to do something beyond even if it means dying.. I’ve learn so much on that book..
If you haven’t read that book yet, its worth recommending that book!
jamie:
April 22nd, 2009 at 10:17 am
here is my post in my blog:
mietan.blogspot.com
and my plurk:
http://www.plurk.com/jamietan
Love Joy Cobilla:
April 22nd, 2009 at 12:55 pm
My favorite book is “The Missing Piece” by Shel Silverstein. It focuses on how someone tries to find a missing piece of his/her life yet at the end it only goes to show that no matter how far you go or how many people you meet you will never find your missing piece. Because everyone is a whole individual. We dont need someone or something to complete ourselves, instead we need to realize that we are a special person on our own and we are whole. We can find true happiness when we realize our true value. Hence we can share it to others as well..
Teacher Ria:
April 22nd, 2009 at 2:37 pm
Very good point, Don! Yes, I agree that being up-to-date with whats hot on the reading list is a good way to connect to others. I, myself, have used a lot of current bestsellers as examples or activities in class!
thanks for your entry!
Teacher Ria:
April 22nd, 2009 at 2:40 pm
It is a beautiful story!
Teacher Ria:
April 22nd, 2009 at 2:40 pm
Thanks Jamie!
Will check out your blog post!
Teacher Ria:
April 22nd, 2009 at 3:00 pm
OOOHHHH!!! I love this too!!! I actually wrote an essay about it once and submitted it to a contest…check it out here:
http://yapatoots.blogspot.com/2007/05/no-longer-missing-missing-piece.html
austenfan:
April 22nd, 2009 at 10:15 pm
Well, my current favorite book (or books) is the Maximum Ride series by James Patterson. What’s great about it is that, as the author says, it’s for people with ages from 10 to 110. Don’t be fooled though, despite its fast paced and young adult-oriented storyline, it tackles very important social and environmental issues of today. Give it a try if you have the time.
ethel capili:
April 25th, 2009 at 5:11 pm
hi…my favorite book is Chicken soup for the soul…i’m sure you’re familiar with it. It is a very inspiring book. It helped a lot in many of my life’s crisis. Anyway i blogged about it……hope you find the time to check it out at
http://tetmaria23.blogspot.com/
toolbox:
April 27th, 2009 at 4:35 pm
My favorite story is the The Hare and the Tortoise…
The moral of the story is that slow and steady wins the race.
Carla Cruz:
April 28th, 2009 at 12:26 am
One of my favorite stories has got to be JK Rowling’s Harry Potter series. Given, it may be a children’s story, and quite not up to par with several hundreds of other stories, but among all other things, it taught me how to enjoy a good book as a child. I started reading it when I was nine, and I can honestly say that I shared almost a decade with Harry. I learned that it was okay to dream; that in the end, it is our choices that define us; that we learn to choose our friends; and that, when the time calls for it, we’ve got to step up and be brave. This story taught me that life is a collection of good things and bad things, and that there’s strength brewing in each one of us; it’s only a matter of having confidence in yourself and knowing that there are people around you who’ll be there to support you ’til the end.
Naty Ang:
April 28th, 2009 at 1:12 am
The boy who cried wolf… I read this in a Chinese book but I am sure there is an English translation of this story.
It’s nice, informative, and teaches a very valuable lesson.
livewire:
April 28th, 2009 at 11:42 am
My favorite book is the Untold story of Imelda Marcos By Carmen Navarro..I really love reading it over and over again…Imelda is fantastic..She is a modern Cinderella…Lesson: Don’t be discourage life has a purpose. Everything is possible if u’l work for it.
jun:
April 28th, 2009 at 11:42 am
I really like this book: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time.
Its a combination of crime story-finding the killer., his adventure to find her mother, and how he view the world.
Carla Cruz:
April 28th, 2009 at 8:24 pm
(I’m not sure what happened, but my comment seems to have been erased. D:)
One of my most favorite stories would have to be JK Rowling’s Harry Potter series. Given, it may not be up to par with several hundreds of other stories, but among all other things, Harry Potter taught me how to enjoy a good read as a kid. Harry was a big part of my childhood; I remember reading the first book as a nine year old kid, and growing up with Harry for the next ten years that the story continued. Through his tale, I learned that it was okay to dream; that our choices define us; that we will never be truly alone; that, when the times call for it, we’ve got to step up and be brave. I learned that everyone’s got strength in them; it’s only a matter of realizing our own capabilities, and believing in ourselves.
Teacher Ria:
April 28th, 2009 at 11:46 pm
Hi Carla!
Thanks for joining! Don’t worry, it wasn’t deleted, I just was out of town and did not have internet access, thus it took a while for me to moderate comments
Good luck!!!
Teacher Ria
Honey:
April 29th, 2009 at 12:26 am
I learned a lot from Meg Cabot’s How To Be Popular. The title of the book is already captivating and the book will teach you — what else? — how to be popular. But as you reach the end cover, you’ll realize that there are far more important things than just being popular — friends, family and happiness.
c5:
April 29th, 2009 at 5:42 pm
I’m a wide reader. That’s how I learned, basically. One of those I loved is entitled “Where Do I Place The Decimal Point” or something to that effect. It teaches how not to be afraid of math. It teaches how to solve math problems the logical and picturesque way so you can solve also mentally. The concept is a treasure we teach the principles to our kids.
Another book that develops the logical thinking is the collection of stories of Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle. That’s really my favorite in terms of learning how to deduce. It develops the brain, surely and my daughter has just finished the 2-inch thick hardbound collection.
angel:
April 30th, 2009 at 11:29 pm
my favorite story is from the manga turned to anime series entitled honey and clover. I really love it so much cause it taught me about love and life. The lead guy learned to be patient while he is secretly loving the girl he adores for 5 years. He had given her unconditional love though he knows the girl loves someone else. and in the end, he thought me about acceptance. though the girl only cherishes him as a friend and they did not end to each other, he was happy that he loved that girl. It woke me up from my daily rants about being in love. But above all, my favorite lesson I gained from the lead guy was when he had his self realization journey. He went to Tokyo up to the northernmost part of Japan through biking only. There he showed me the value of finding and following your hearts desire. Though he did not find something, whats important is whats in your heart. That’s really one of my favorite stories I known cause it inspired me not just academically but also mentally. I think I became more mature after it.
Frances @ Dear Me:
April 30th, 2009 at 11:40 pm
A children’s book I currently love right now: BOB THE BUILDER.
Although based in a tv series, it imparts good values on dealing conflict resolution, co-operation, socialization and various learning skills.
Bob will always shout, “Can we fix it?” and the rest will say, “Yes, we can.”
Miguel loves it.
trina:
May 1st, 2009 at 10:05 am
of all the books that i’ve read, i love Shell Silverstein’s The Missing Piece Meets the Big O the most. I saw myself in the Missing Piece, trying to be something else and looking for something or somebody to complete me. It made me realize 3 things: that I can use my limitations to my advantage; that it’s not so bad to try and do things that I once thought improbable; and that I can do these on my own.
**Ria, just in case you’ll extend your contest deadline. hihihi.
Teacher Ria:
May 1st, 2009 at 11:51 am
sorry! deadline was midnight but thanks for dropping by!
Reawakening the Bookworm | TheAccidentalTeacher:
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