Frog and Toad are friends 3

~Summary~

One day, Toad and Frog went for a long walk. They walked across a large meadow, in the wood and along the river. After that they went back home to Toad's house.

Then, Toad found that he lost one of the buttons on his jacket. Therefore, Toad and Frog went back to all the places where they walked.

First, they walked back to the large meadow and began to look for Toad's button in the tall grass. Then, Frog found a black button. Unfortunately, it was not Toad's one because his button was white. So, Toad put the black button in his pocket.
After that, a sparrow flew down and he showed a button which the sparrow found to Toad. Unfortunately, it was not Toad's one because his button had four holes but that had only two holes. So, Toad put the button with two holes in his pocket.

Second, Toad and Frog went back to the woods and looked on the dark paths. Then, Frog found a small button. Unfortunately, it was not Toad's one because his button was big. So, Toad put the small button in his pocket.
After that, a raccoon came and showed a square button. Unfortunately, it was not Toad's one because his button was round. So, he Toad put the square button in his pocket.

Last, Toad and Frog went back to the river. They looked for the button in the mud. Then, Frog found a thin button. Unfortunately, it was not Toad's one because his button was thick. So, Toad put the thin button in his pocket.

At last, Toad was very angry and ran home and slammed the door. Then, he found a white, four-holes, big, round, thick button. It was his one! And he thought what a lot of trouble he has made for Frog. Therefore, he took all of the buttons out of his pocket and sewed them all over his jacket.

The next day, Toad gave his jacket to Frog. Frog felt so happy. Of course, Toad had sewed all buttons on very well so none of them fell off.

~My impression~
I think this story is very rhythmical so it is very interesting to read for readers.
It is very good point that Toad felt regretful for Frog and apologized to him.
The story has many good points in it!

Frog and Toad are friends 2

~Summary~
One day, Frog was not feeling well so Toad said to him that Frog should get into bed and rest. Therefore, Frog followed Toad and went to a bed but he asked Toad to tell him a story while he is resting. Of course, Toad said "OK" but he couldn't come up with a story to Frog. So, he went out on the front porch and walked up and down but he couldn't come up with any stories.
Then he went into the house and stood on his head because he thought that if he stand on his head, it would help him to think of a story. However, he couldn't come up with any stories.
Then Toad poured a glass of water over his head because he thought that if he pour water, it would help him to think of a story.
Then Toad began to bang his head against the wall because he thought that if he beng his head against the wall hard enough, it would help him to think of a story. However, he couldn't come up with any stories.

Finally, Frog was feeling much better without a story but instead of him, Toad was not fooling well. Therfore, he borrowed Frog's bed and had a rest.

~My impression~
Toad is a king man because he endeavored to have a story for Frog. In the end of story, he couldn't come up with any stories but Frog must be satisfied with Toad's behavior.
I think they are veyr good friend each other.

Frog and Toad are friends1

~Summary~
One day, Frog ran up the path to Toad's house and he knocked on the front door. Because he wanted to wake up Toad and tell him to come spring so walk together. However, Toad refused Frog's offer and he had pulled all the covers over his head in bed. So, Frog dragged Toad to the balcony and said "What you see is the clear warm light of April. We will skip through the meadows and run though the woods and swim in the river." However, Toad said he would be too tired so he was going back to bed. Additionally, Toad said to Frog that please come back again and wake him up at about half past May. So, Frog looked at Toad's calendar and tore off the November page. And he tore off the December to April pages.
Finally, Frog ran back to Toad's bed and waked up him. He said "It is May now." Therefore, Toad looked at the calender and climbed out of bed. Then he and Frog ran outside to see how the world was looking in the spring.

~My impression~
I love this story. I have known this book series when I was a elementary school student.
I think Frog and Toad are very good friend. When I finished reading this story, I was very relaxed.
In my opinion, Frog's behavior is very nice idea. And Toad is an obedient!

Mouse Tales

~Summary~

When seven little mouse boys sleep, they ask their papa for a bedtime story. Papa said that if they promise to go right to sleep when he does for them. Therefore, seven mouse boys said "yes" so papa started talking seven bedtime stories.

The all seven storied is good story. Story1 is about kind a mouse. She can come true her wishes by her good idea. Story2 is about kind mother mouse and mouse boy. The kind mother mouse is gentle admonition to her son. Story3 is about a very tall mouse and a veryshort mouse. They are good friend and they have each advantages. Story4 is about a mouse and the wind. A mouse can travel thanks for north, south, east and west wind. Story5 is about a very devoted mouse. The mouse goes to his mother's house by getting through some difficult things. Story6 is about a lod mouse. He doesn't like children but one happening changed him. And last story is about cleanly mouse. The mouse is selfish man.

When papa finished talking seven bedtime stories, seven little mouse boys have already slept. So, papa is happy and says that good night and see you all in the morning.


~My impression~
I could enjoy seven short stories. All story was easy to read for me but the content is very good. I think papa is good mouse because he chose these good stories for his sons. And these seven little mouse would grow up as good boys each other, I think.

The golden goose

~Summary~
Once upon a time a young boy lived with his mother, father and brother John. John didn't like his brother and he called him Simpleton. However, Simpleton was clever and good.

One day, the boys' father who was a woodcutter said to them, " One day you can be a woodcutter." Therefore, first, John started to be it. When he walked into a forest, his mother gave him food and drink.

John found a big tree so first, he thought he could eat his food and have a drink. Suddenly, there was a little old man appeared and said to him that he wanted to eat John's food but John refused the old man's request. Then, the axe cut John's arm when he started to cut down the tree. Therefore, John couldn't get the big tree.

The next day,Simpleton said to his father," I'll try to cut down a big tree for you." so Simpleton walked into a forest with his lunch.
When Simpleton found a big tree and thought he started eating his lunch, the little old man appeared again! And he asked Simpleton that he wanted to eat his lunch. Then, Simpleton smiled and gave him self lunch.
After that, the little old man said to him, " You're a goof boy so I'll give you a nice present."
So, Simpleton began to cut the tree. It fell down and a golden goose appeared inside it.

Therefore, Simpleton decided to take it to the market. When he walked with the goose, many people stuck him so they had to follow Simpleton.

The end of this story, Simpleton met a beautiful princess and he got married with the princess!

~My impression~
I think this story is a good success story! The reason why I think that, Simpleton had a kind heart and good boy so he could meet a princess as a present by the God.

The Last Photo

~Summary~

Martin and his sister Pam are in Cambridge for the day. They are looking at the beautiful old buildings of this University City. Pam has a camera with her because she likes taking photos.

It is five o'clock so they are about to leave there. Then, Pam says that she wants to take a photo because she wants to finish the film in her camera. And just when Pam starts to take a photo of Martin, a man with a big rucksack on his back walks between Pam and Martin. Therefore, Pam can't take a photo of her brother. They gets angry so they see the man when he is getting into a bus. Martin and Pam find that the man is going to Aberdeen in Scotland.

Three days later, Pam has got her photos from the shop and she enjoys looking them with Martin. And when Martin looks at the last photo, he remembers the man's face. The reason why he knows the man's face, there is a photo of the man in the day's newspaper. According to the newspaper, the man's name is Alan Rook. He works in a bank in London but on Monday morning, he stole $100,000 and remain at large.

Martin and Pam take the picture to the police and speak to a policeman. Fortunately, they knew that Alan Rook had a tent and got a bus. Therefore, the next day, the police in Aberdeen find Alan in a tent in the mountains near Aberdeen. In addition, the money from the bank is in his rucksack.

For this reason, the people at the bank are very happy and they give Martin and Pam a thousand pounds. Pam says, " My last photo's a good one after all" and laughs.

~My impression~

When I finished reading this book, I thought that this story shows a proverb, "A lucky mistake". Pam's last photo is not good as a photo in an album but it led to the best result!

And for the result, she can buy a very good new camera. What a wonderful story!

The Big Bag Mistake

~Summary~

Gisela who is a main character woman is going home to Rio de Janeiro after a month's vacation in London. She lives in an apartment in Rio with two friends so she puts her clothes and a manuscript into a travel bag. The manuscript is very important to her because she is writing her first book.

Now, she sits down on her seat in an airplane. Then, a man who is a student, named Ricardo talks to her and smiles. However, Gisela doesn't smile and she continues reading her book. Still, he continues talking to her but Gisela get increasingly out of sorts.

Many hours later, the airplane arrives at Rio de Janeiro airport and the passengers go into the building and wait for their bags. First, Gisela's blue bag comes so she thinks that she can escape him because Ricardo can't follow her. Therefore, she quickly takes the blue bag and leaves the airport. After Gisela leaves, Ricardo's blue bag comes so he takes it and runs to catch Gisela. However, he can't catch her because she is in a bus and the bus doesn't stop for him.

So, Ricard is looking down at the blue bag.......Then, he finds that something is wrong! That means Gisela has Ricarddo's bag!!

On the other hands, Gisela's eyes close in the bus so a thief steals the bag and takes off the bus. When she found that, the thief was running down the street. So, she was very shock because she losts her important manuscript.

However, she arrives at her house and Ricardo is waiting for her at the door! Ricardo makes her happy because she doesn't lost her manuscript. According to him, he puts his only dirty shirts and dirty jeans into his blue bag soo, it is OK!

~Impression~

I think the two people's meeting is interesting. It say that " A lucky mistake".

However, first Ricardo's contact to Gisela is not good because that is too aggressive. So, first, Gisela dislike him. Still, in the end of story, they can come to a compromise each other so the ending is good!

Carnival

~Summary~

Jake who is a main character in this book comes to London. He lives with his family in Manchester but he is in London now so he is very excited.

Jake takes a bus and he goes to Notting Hill. When he arrived there, a carnival would be just about to start.

Then, Jake looks at the beautiful tall girl and he falls in love to her. However, the carnival procession moves down the street so he is running to talk with the woman. Then, the woman and Jake catch their eyes. Therefore, he can ask her name, Maria.

Second, the procession goes near a street cafe so Jake moves too. Then, he sees a camera on the table and he thinks that he wants a photograph of Maria. So, he runs to the procession with belongs to other person's camera.

Fortunately, he can take a picture of Maria. However, unfortunately, he is caught by a policeman because he brought the camera without notice.

He apologized to the camera's owner but the policeman says, "I must take him to a police office." And Jake is standing in front of a police sergeant. When the sergeant checked his bilongings, he found a woman's picture. Then, the sereant smile and walks to the door to call someone.

At that time, a woman comes in. She looks at Jake and he looks at her too. Then, they were very surprise! The woman is Maria! They smiled each other.

~Impression~

I think their encounter is very romantic and fateful! It's very wonderful. And Jake has single-hearted love so maybe, Maria would fell in love to him too. I think Jake is a good man.

The Big Balloon Race

~Summary~

Ariel is the main character in this book. One day, she got up early and hurried to her mother's room. The reason why she did that she wanted to go up in the balloon race. In 1882, they had the big race of balloon in a year and the day was the race day! However, Carlotta who is Ariel's mother disallowed that because Ariel was too young.

After the race's opening ceremony, Carlotta ordered the man so he let go of the ropes and her balloon took off to the blue sky. Then, Ariel waked up from inside the Odds and Ends box. Of course, Carlotta was very surprised but their balloon had been in the sky yet so Ariel couldn't go back to the ground.

And then, Ariel and her mother overcame a lot of accidents and tried to finish the race. But unfortunately, their balloon plunked into the water so they started to cry because they thought that they lost the race. However, the ending, Ariel and Carlotta could win the race and they were given a gold medal by the mayor.

Last, Carlotta hugged her daughter and said that Ariel were old enough to fly in the sky!

~Impression~

I think this book tells me that bonds of parent and child is important to do something. For example, Ariel helped her mother to finish the race when they had some problems about their balloon. From the reason, they could finish it and become a winner.

Additionally, the part of ending, Carlotta recognized Ariel as a racer in the balloon race. I think it is good thing for Ariel because she could have confidence about her doing!

So, I think this book is good.

The Great Tulip Trade

~Summary~

Anna is a main character in this book. She loved tulips. However, in Holland in 1636, everyone loved tulips so that made them worth more than gold and diamonds!

One spring morning, Anna saw her father cutting tulips because people wanted the bulbs the most. Unfortunately, the day was Anna's birthday so she was very sad. Therefore, her father let her choose 8 tulips for Anna's birthday present.

Anna chose two red ones. Then, two yellow ones. Next, a purple one, a pink-and-white-striped one and a red one with yellow. Last, she chose her favorite tulip which was the rarest tulip of all, the Semper Augustus.

After she came back her house, she planted them in a window box.

After that a farmer came to her house and asked her trade for tulips with his sheep and cows. First, she refused the offer but she rethought that her family would please so she gave 2 tulips for the farmer.

A while later, a peddler and his wife came to her house and asked her trade for tulips with their some pots, pans and a warm wool rug. First, she refused the offer but she rethought that her family would please so she gave 2 tulips for them.

At noon, an artist came to her house with walking and asked her trade for tulips with his nice picture. When she saw it, she thought she would be able to trade so they did.

Soon a man pulled up a wagon with many furniture. The man asked her trade for tulips with his some furniture. First, she refused the offer but she rethought that her family would please so she gave 2 tulips for him.

Suddenly, a coach pulled up and a woman shouted that she wanted the rare tulip. The woman said she would give much money and jewelry so please it.

However, Anna didn't trade the rare tulip absolutely. The reason why she did, she thought that it was a gift from her father so it worth more to her than anything else.

~Impression~

I think Anna is a very kind girl because she has a sympathetic attitude. In fact, she didn't want to trade her all tulips but she thought about her family so she did.

In my opinion, it is a very difficult decision for her.

However, she didn't trade the last rare tulip. I think it is good idea because she kept her most important thing.

This book told me one important feeling.

The Discovery

~Summary~

The main character is Amy who lives in a village. Her parents owned a caravan site and a small grocery shop. However, it had been raining all week so nobody wants to come their shop in the bad weather. Therefore, Amy's parents will have to sell the business and find some other work to do but Amy doesn't want to leave the village and live in a town.

One rainy day, Mrs Long who is an archaeologist came the caravan to look for some nice objects. Amy and Mrs Long went across the old wooden bridge into the fields on the other side of the river. Amy asked her that what are you hoping to find. Mrs Long answered that she wants to find anything which people might have lost or thrown away a long time ago.

After the question, Amy said goodbye to Mrs Long and set off back to the caravan site to help her dad. However,the old wooden bridge seemed to move under her feet so she couldn't go back the caravan.

On the other side, Amy's parents were getting worried about Amy so her mother got into the Land Rover and set off for the bridge. When her mother arrived at the bridge, she could see both Amy and Mrs Long but the Land Rover slid into the water because of a flood. Thus, Amy's mother couldn't help her daughter and Mrs Long so the two people had to go back a long way round to the caravan.

The next day, Amy and her mother went to the bridge to find the Land Rover. When they found it, Amy found a lot of bits of coloured stone too. Therefore, they called Mrs Long and dug out it. The jars were full of gold and silver coins! According to Mrs Long, archaeologists have searched for the Roman Villa for many years. However, nobody could find them.

That afternoon, people began to arrive in the village. Newspaper, reporters,television cameras and any more. Thus Amy and her village were famous and Amy's parents were busy all day in the shop.

~Impression~

I think this story tell me that if we have a bad thing, we might have a chance to change a good thing. For example, Amy didn't like the rainy day but she could find a good object due to the bad weather day. Therefore, I think we should take an opportunity to change a good things!

Henry and Mudge

~~Summary~~

Henry is a main character boy and Mudge is Henry's big dog.

One day, Henry and his family were sitting on the porch, a letter came to them. The letter was a invitation. Henry and Mudge love invitations because they have a high chance to eat cakes! Henry's family found that the invitation said that family reunion when Henry's father opened it.

On the day of the reunion, Henry's family drove to Annie's house. When they got to Annie's house, there were many relatives in Annie's garden. Therefore, Henry suddenly felt nervous because he was a little shy boy. Then, Annie called him and Mudge. After that, many relatives came runnning to Mudge! So, Henry and Mudge could enjoy playing with their relatives.

After the reunion party, they all went back to their home. However, Mudge would always be the best family of all.

~~Impression~~

This story is about the auther's things. I think the auther loves her pets so she wrote such a unique story. When I finished reading this book, I felt a warm feelings. Especially, Mudge is loved by all families so I think it tell me that pets are important beeing for humans.

This book has many pictures so it is very easy to read! So, please read you too.

Beauty and the Beast

~Summary~

A long time ago, there was a rich family. The family member was a rich man, his some brothers and sisters. The rich man's wife died when the man's children were young . The man has many children but especially, his youngest daughter, Beauty was the man's favorite child.
One day, the man failed in his business so the family had to move from a big house to a small house with a small farm. After some months on the farm, Beauty's father decided to visit to his friends in town so he got on his horse and rode to town.
However, in the afternoon, it started to get cold and windy so he couldn't get home on the same day. Then, he found a big house in front of him. The house was lit up inside and it looked warm so he decided to visit there. He cried loudly "Hello" but nobody answered so Beauty's father slept in a big bed all the night. In the morning, when he walked in a very big garden alone, he found many flowers. Thus, he took some roses for Beauty. Then, an ugly monster appeared in front of him. The monster said "Bring your beautiful daughter for my beautiful roses" to the man. Therefore, after he arrived at his home, he asked Beauty to go to the monster's house.
Beauty's life in the monster's house got better in gradual. But one day, a monster's magic mirror told Beauty that her father got sick. So, she asked the monster to permit to go home for her father. The monster permitted her to do but he said that Beauty must go back when the magic ting tells her that the monster gets sick.
After Beauty's returning, her father was better. But after a few days, Beauty knew that the monster got sick so she went back his house. When she arrived at there, the monster was lying beside the roses so Beauty cried and kissed his white face. Then, a handsome young prince appeared in front of Beauty. The man said Beauty's kiss has broken his magic so thank you.
Beauty and the prince were very happy together and they were married soon. They lived happily ever after.

~Impression~
I have watched the Disney's animation about this story before so I could compare Disney's animation and this book. I think both the story have almost same content.
By the way, I think Beauty is very nice woman. The reason why I think that she lived with the monster but gradually, she felt than better than before. I think Beauty doesn't take someone on face so it is very wonderful thing!

Book 2

**Summary**
This book's title was "Marcel and the white star". Main character was Marcel. He is a French mouse who is a very fine secret detective.
One day evening, he knows that two men would steal the "White Star" which is the opera singer, Zaza Dupont's diamond ring. So, Marcel follows them to protect it. However, he loses the two men during the course of the story and they has already stolen it.
Fortunately, he finds them in a cafe so he waits for the right moment to get back the ring. And, he could do that! After that, he gets Zaza's home and return it.
Next day, Zaza's story is in all the newspapers because nobody knows why the ring got back. Marcel looks up at the blue sk and smile. And, he thinks " what's going to happen today?".

**Impression**
I think Marcel is very smart mouse. When he takes the ring off from his neck,he uses some soap! (When he get back the ring from two men, he puts it around his neck.)
It is a very intersting episode.
And, he is a cool mouse too because he doesn't give his name as a nice detecive. He is really fine secret detective!

My book1

~Summary~

Last week, I read "Thomas Jefferson's FEAST". Of course, this book was about Thomas Jefferson who was the third president of the United States.

From this book, I knew that he has three hobbies. First, he loved to read so he had one of the largest librariesin America.

Second, he also loved to write so in his lifetime, he wrote over 20,000 letters to his firends. That's like writing a letter a day, everyday, for 55 years.

Last, he especially loved food so he had a little elevater for taking food and drinks from the kichen and a giant garden.

In 1789, Thomas sailed to France so he learned many new foods from there. For example, macaroni covered with cheese, potatoes fried ice cream wrapped in a warm pie crust and love apple. He was really pleased the new foods so he made that myself and invited all his friends when he came back to America.

Today, American still eat of the foods Thomas Jefferson brought from France. That is an interesting truth.

~My impression~

When I finished reading this book, I found a lot of new things about him. Especially, I didn't know that he loved food. I love food too so I can understand him feelings.

This book was easy to read for me so I could enjoy reading without using a dictionary. This week, I will try to read a book without using a dictionary too.