[MOSAIC] books as presents

[Lisa Szyska]

I like to let my kids choose a book from the
$0.95-2.00 range on the April or May Scholastic book
order. Some years, I let them choose a book from MY
library to keep, make a list of what they are taking
and then I replace it. To me, choosing a book is
personal.  And although I know what my students like
to read, it is a lot of work to hunt that wide variety
of books down.  One of the teachers on my team gives
all of her students the same book, and I bet many of
them just collect dust.  She has told me that some of
her kids tell her, "No thanks." Now I know when it is
a gift it is the thought that counts, but when I spend
my hard earned money on a book, I'd like it to be
read.  Just my two cents.  Good luck with your books!
Lisa 
2/3 IL

--- "Waingort Jimenez, Elisa" <elwaingortji at cbe.ab.ca>
wrote:

> Yes, quite a few.  I had only thought of new books
> since this would be an end-of-year gift.  I hadn't
> thought of buying slowly over the year, especially
> with my book order points, but this would probably
> work better.  Thanks for putting the idea in my
> head.
> Elisa Waingort
> Calgary, Canada
> 
> 
>  
> No used book stores in Calgary?  I go to flea
> markets, garage sales, used 
> book stores, thrift stores, etc. and buy up books
> cheaply.  You might also 
> try Scholastic and similar places online....they
> give bulk discounts so you 
> can buy 25 or 30 brand new books for $2 or $3
> each....
> Bill
> 
> 
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