Jokes From Outer Space by Katie Wales

What is the best way to see a flying saucer?

Trip up a waiter.

What do you call an astronaut's watch?

A Lunar-tick.

I found this joke book recently specifically about Outer Space. It's not super funny but some of the jokes will make you laugh inside. There are jokes about Martians, spaceships, flying saucers, shooting stars - some people might say the jokes are out of this world. Decided for yourself. Share it with a friend.

Life's Answers by CharlesSchulz

Are you pondering life? This has been the task of many of the world's greatest philosophers, including Charles Schulz. What is the secret of life? Read along and live and learn with characters like Charlie and Sally Brown, Lucy and Linus Lucy Van Pelt and of course Snoopy. This is light-hearted reading just right for one Silent Reading session.

Our Planet by Scott Steedman

Have you ever wondered about our planet? Where did it come from? How are seas and deserts formed? What makes the sky blue or the wind blow?

This book will answers those questions and many more. There are short chapters on jungles, deserts, the frozen poles and ways in which we can save our planet. It also has a glossary of useful words and all sections are accompanied by colourful illustrations and helpful diagrams. The whole book is only forty pages long. You could read it easily in two silent reading sessions.

Country Wisdom by Jim Conquest

This is a beautiful coffee table type book with captivating photos of rural Australia by photographer Jim Conquest. As the title implies, it contains little gems of wisdom. I have uploaded a couple of images to give a feel for the book.

Keeping an eye on the neighbours' place

Seek life's hidden treasures

Butterflies in My Stomach and Other School Hazards by Serge Bloch

Serge Bloch is one of my favourite illustrators so how happy was I when I saw this book at the Vinnies store in Kingston. There was some pink texta on the front cover but it was easily removed. To see more of Serge's delightful drawings visit his website.

http://www.sergebloch.net/

This book is about a nameless boy and the trials and tribulations he faces during his first day at school. The story is driven along on by common idioms, each accompanied by amazing photos and illustrations. I have uploaded two of the pages to give you some idea.

Serge also has a pretty amazing blog which is well worth the visit. Click on the link under the creek:

http://www.sergebloch.net/blog/

The Little Book of Calm by Paul Wilson

I have always wanted to read this little book after seeing a very funny episode of Black Books where an extremely stressed-out Manny Bianco rushes into the store to buy The Little Book of Calm. Well, here it is now in our little class library. You can try it out for yourself to see if it calms you down. Let me know, maybe it could be good for behaviour management ;P

I particularly like this tip:

DECLARE TODAY A HOLIDAY

Imagine every day is a holiday. Do one little thing that simulates this holiday mood each day, then watch your worries fade away.

Now you can do this or just hang out for the next public holiday. Happy and calm reading.

T'rific Trivia by James Kemsley

This book of trivia about Australia is an interesting as well as entertaining read. The trivia comes with funky ink drawings. Did you know that Australia is the driest inhabited continent on Earth? Or...that Aussies consume 40 kilos of oranges each every year? Or...that oikology is the study of housekeeping? I found this book extremely interesting, just the book to relax with after coming in from a hectic lunch break. So why not share some of this amazing trivia with your friends. Have you just finished reading something heavy, then, this could be your next selection off the shelves of the Little Library of Rescued Books.