Kelley, T. (2007). The blabber report. New York: Dutton.  ISBN: 9780525478096  4Q/3P

Blabber, a normally chatty mouse, finds himself mute as he learns of the next class assignment: oral book reports!  While his other classmates are trying out different ways to prepare for their talks, Blabber procrastinates. The book creatively highlights techniques that help students give a successful oral presentation. Kelley’s cartoon illustrations convey a multitude of expressions as the students cope with this often dreaded assignment.

Media: Ink and watercolor

Behind a simple story lies valuable advice on how to give an oral report. Examples using props and visual aids while emphasizing practice of a speech are good things to know when students are first being asked to give an oral presentation.

TK 4/29/08