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If you are an old movie buff, now we're talking old-Buster Keaton kind of old movie buff, and you love books, here is just what the doctor ordered. A children's picture book that has been turned into an Academy Award winning animated short, The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore. We can't wait to use this one in the classroom. Look for a future post that shares my teaching experience using The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore with my English class.
Here is the short film that won the 2011 Academy Award for Animated Short...After viewing make sure you go get the book, because everyone knows the book is always better!
Here is the short film that won the 2011 Academy Award for Animated Short...After viewing make sure you go get the book, because everyone knows the book is always better!
Let us, here at The Things You Can Read, know what you think of The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore! If you are a teacher, let us know how you use this intriguing book or plan to use this book in the classroom.
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The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore
Morris Lessmore loved words.
He loved stories.
He loved books.
But every story has its upsets.
Everything in Morris Lessmore’s life, including his own story, is scattered to the winds.
But the power of story will save the day. (less)
He loved stories.
He loved books.
But every story has its upsets.
Everything in Morris Lessmore’s life, including his own story, is scattered to the winds.
But the power of story will save the day. (less)
Hardcover, 52 pages
Published June 19th 2012 by Atheneum Books for Young Readers (first published 2011)
very interesting blog n can't wait to read the book..yeah! book is always better!..following via GFC..do stop by our blog
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