I don’t like horror stories, but what about stories featuring a friendly, helpful ghost? Boo-Boo the Eco-Warrior is one of those! Written almost like a series of short stories, this book by Tanushree Podder is a child-friendly read, made all the more engaging by the use of varied font sizes and, of course, pictures. Boo-Boo the ghost, along with her human friend Tanya, embark on a set of adventures including a rescue mission and justice for an old man employed by a cruel shopkeeper. I’m sure my book club will enjoy this one!
A Ghostly Friend
Wouldn’t it be useful to have a friend who can turn invisible at will? What adventures would you go on together? Tanya and Boo-Boo have some answers, but I know that my book clubbers will have more!
Newspaper Bags
Schools often use the phrase “art integration”, something that is an integral part of a book club. Tanya makes newspaper bags in an attempt to save the environment. We’ll do that too, in class!
Eco-Warriors
A few ghosts are forced to move to another tree because the tree they inhabit is cut down. Is there anything we can do to save the environment? As children, do my book clubbers think they have agency? Can they make a difference? Let’s find out!
Join my book club!
I’ve said it before, and I’m sure I will say it again—if you want to create readers, start early! The most common reasons children give for not reading are:
- It’s no fun!
- I don’t have the time!
- It’s boring!
A book club is a great way to counter all three! Join us?
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