The Year of Billy Miller | 
pickA good second grade year, even though Billy wasn‘t so sure about it.
pickA good second grade year, even though Billy wasn‘t so sure about it.
“ 'But I know-and I know everything-that this is the Year of Billy Miller.' “
I would use this book in my classroom because it had a lot of great passages that could be connected and relatable for young children who are worried about the same things as Billy Miller.
pickThe Year of Billy Miller written by Kevin Henkes. Chapter 1. p. 1-10. Introduces Billy Miller, a second grader, and his worries about not being smart enough to go to school and go to the next grade because of an accident that happened while on a trip. This book could be relatable for children who are worried about going to the next grade level.
page 158 “Billy and Sally we‘re alone. Their eyes connected and they exchanged a meaningful look. Then Sal reached out reluctantly to Billy. She gave him the pearl and she gave him the most forlorn expression imaginable.”
pickI hadn‘t heard of this book before but after reading it, it reminded me of the Ramona books, one of which I was read right before this. This realistic fiction is funny, and short and sweet. Billy is in second grade and is also a relatable character as he goes through his year in second grade. The story goes through the mishaps of homework, tantrums, cancelled plans/fights with friends, and family (his sister and parents).
I love the little b&w sketches/illustrations throughout this story. I think I would read this with my students and show them the illustrations and ask about the importance of them/how they relate to the story.
I want this book in my classroom!! As a second grader, i remember feeling all these feelings Billy is experiencing. I believe students would relate on such a high level, they aren‘t the only ones going through it! Super adorable.
pickThe Year of Billy Miller by Kevin Henkes published in 2013 is a fantastic temporary fiction book. Henkes tells the story of a 2nd Grader named Billy Miller. Billy has a Mama, Papa, and sister named Sal. They are a very close family who pushes each other to be the best they can be. Billy‘s second grade year is the “Year of Billy Miller”.
pickThe Year of Billy Miller, a realistic fiction(RF) novel, is a Newbery Award Winner. The novel is great for children to read because it‘s all about a boy going into second grade and his journey throughout the year. It shows how Billy develops relationships with his teacher, classmates, sister, and parents. It can be very relatable for elementary level children and is a great book for the classroom library. I would use this book as an independent
This came home today...#OneSchoolOneBook for my daughter‘s elementary school. Today was her first day back to school and the book was revealed when the principal read chapter one for the video announcements. I‘m playing catch up and trying to stay a chapter or two ahead so we can discuss over dinner.
pickThis is a cute story of a boy in second grade. I read this to my daughters, the youngest of which just started second grade. It was a quick read, but we all enjoyed it. There were some LOL moments, which I love when reading to my girls. Y for #LitsyAtoZ
Currently reading this story of a boy starting second grade. It's perfect, as my younger daughter will start second grade on Tuesday. Hard to believe; where does the time go? Both my girls are loving this book so far. #backtoschool
Looks like this will be my "read in one day" square for SPL Summer Book Bingo. I like its organization and descriptions of how emotions feel in the body.
pickA really cute look at second grade structured as four linked novellas. Selected bc I needed an Iowa Children's Choice award winner (plus @Runwithskizzers said it was good)
