Mystery Reader #8: A Lover of Books!

Today's Mystery Reader shared with us that...
1) She likes to grow things in the garden and indoor plants.
2) She has a dog and two cats.
3) She plays piano and sings.

Her son was so excited to share his mom and their collection of books with us!  Starting out with "The Book with No Pictures" by B. J. Novak had the students rolling with laughter.  The next book, "The Word Collector" by Peter Reynolds, was a very special book for this family, and we were honored to hear this story.  The final book, also one of my favorites, was "Extra Yarn" by Mac Barnett.  This story opened us up to so much conversation about why the young girl had a never ending supply of yarn, yet the Duke had none.  This mom compared the yarn to love... the more you give the more you get.  Such a beautiful message!  Thank you Stela for reading to us today!

Mystery Reader #7: The Sweetest Grandmother!

We had the sweetest grandmother visit us as a Mystery Reader today!
1) I live in Rochester.
2) I used to be a teacher.
3) I love art.

Her grandson was so excited and proud to have his grandma visit 2nd grade today.  Not only did she read a nonfiction book about snakes which the students loved, but she also brought cupcakes!  What a way to end the day!  Thank you so much for being our Mystery Reader!

Mystery Reader # 6: Our Former Librarian with a Flare for Scare!

1) I miss reading to kids.
2) I miss being in the lunchroom.
3) I live close to the school.

There was no doubt that this Mystery Reader was Ms. Drew!  This year Ms. Drew moved into a new position at our school which took her away from the library where she loved to read scary books to the students!  Ms. Drew is so fun to listen to because she uses all sorts of voices and adds to the drama of the scary stories with her suspenseful reading!  We were hooked on the first two chapters of this scary chapter book, and I'm sure the students want to know how this one ends!  We love you Ms. Drew!

Mystery Reader #5: Older Brother and Former Student

This former student wanted to surprise his younger sister as a Mystery Reader.  With these clues, his sister was pretty confident her older brother would be our visitor today:
1) I have 4 sisters.
2) I like to play video games.
3) I'm going to start trap shooting.

He read the new book "The Good Egg" which the class was so excited to hear since they already know "The Bad Seed" by the same author.  Thanks for reading to us today RJ!

Mystery Reader #4: A Former Student on her Birthday

This former student comes back to be a Mystery Reader every year!

1) I like to wear dresses.
2) I know a few of you.
3) I did this last year.

The class could only come up with one person, Ms. Drew.  They were surprised when this 5th grade birthday girl arrived to share a birthday story with us!  Thanks for being a Mystery Reader yet again!

Mystery Reader #3: Mom of the Birthday Girl!

This mom remained a true mystery until she walked through the door.  Her clues were very specific, but nobody could figure out who it might be!

1. I grew up in Lanesboro and graduated from Lanesboro High School.
2. My first name, middle name, and last name all of five letters.
3. I have three children and a total of 11 nieces and nephews.  (They all attend either daycare or elementary school at Lanesboro Public Schools.)

The class was trying to place a teacher with these clues but couldn't find a teacher with 5 letters in their name.  Her daughter, the birthday girl, was thrilled to see her mom arrive with a fun book to share with us today! The class loved the book: "Lady Pancake and Sir French Toast," and the conversation about all the relatives in Lanesboro! Thank you so much!

Mystery Reader #2: A Gardening Mom

This Mystery Reader didn't fool us...
1) I love working in the garden.
2) Fall is my favorite time of year.
3) I wear glasses.

The class was pretty certain who this Mystery Reader was, and they were right!  This mom shared her daughter's favorite book with the class.  Thank you so much for reading to us!