The Journey of the Noble Gnarble

Summary:

The Journey of the Noble Gnarble by Daniel Errico tells the tale of a little Gnarble who dreams one day of swimming to the surface to see the sun. His journey proves hard when he bumps into many creatures that say he can't reach the top and fish who want to have a snack.

Genre Evaluation:

This book is in the genre of picture books. It has beautifully illustrated pictures that tells the story even without the words. It satisfies all the makings  of a good picture book.

Classroom Activities:

1. Students can write a story about an adventure that they have went on.

2. Teacher can set up an obstacle course for the students to teach them not to give up even when things are hard. By completing it, they will gain the satisfaction of knowing that hard work pays off.

Read & Response:

1. Why do you think that the animals said that he could not make it? What are some of the reasons people say that you can't do certain things?

2. Why do you think that he was so determined to see the sun?

Personal Comments:

I think that this book was adorable. I allowed my 4 year old son to pick it for me at the library and he was fascinated with the pictures. A good read for any preschooler to 2nd grader.

About the Author:


Daniel Errico is a multimedia children’s author, who focuses on traditional storytelling.  His works are published through various sites, collections, mobile apps, and best-selling ebooks as part of several multimedia collaborations for children’s literature. Daniel is an avid supporter of access to literature for all children regardless of their economic situations.  As such, he is the creator of FreeChildrenStories.com, a site created to tell stories to children around the globe who may not be able to afford traditional books.


References:

Errico, D. (2010). Free Children Stories. Retrieved from http://www.freechildrenstories.com/