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Michigan author Devin Scillian
- 1. By: Jessica Case and Stephanie Legut
- 2. Author of children’s books Country music singer Nightly news anchor in Michigan Journalist
- 3. Memoirs of a Goldfish P is for Passport
- 4. What is this book about? The life and thoughts of a goldfish day by day.
- 5. 1. Unwelcomed visitors 2. Dirty bowl full of sludge 3. Multiplying…no space Who knew a goldfish could have so much trouble?
- 6. AS A FAMILY… Listen to the goldfish’s complaints and draw a better tank to fix his problems!
- 7. Gives examples of things around the world for each letter of the alphabet
- 8. List some of the things you’d need to travel the world, and what you’d see!
- 9. A is for animals C is for currency D is for desert O is for ocean V is for volcanoes
- 10. D Is For Down Under: An Australian Alphabet Tour of animals and wildlife in Australia! Check it out!
- 11. Author’s Webpage and Book Information: http://www.devinscillian.com/ Won Bill Martin Jr. Picture Book Award http://www.kansasread.org/Bill_Martin_Jr_Award.htm
- 12. We hope the information we have provided you with can lead to great reading experiences!
Editor's Notes
- This power point is going to discuss the Michigan Author Devin Scillian and some of the wonderful children’s picture books he has written over the past few years. Devin Scillian is related to Michigan because he is a nightly news anchor for the Local First News Station!“Devin Scillian: An American Storyteller." DEVIN SCILLIAN. N.p., 2012. Web. 04 Dec. 2012. <http://www.devinscillian.com/>.
- Devin Scillian is not only a writer of children’s books, he is also a songwriter, singer, journalist and news anchor! He has written around 13 books. Many of the books involve traveling around the world and learning the alphabet! He has two song albums out currently named “A is for America” and “Tulsa.” He graduated from the University of Kansas in 1985, joined a Michigan news station in August of 1995, and became the anchor for WDIV in 1996.Devin is married, has four children, and currently lives in Grosse Pointe, Michigan.“Devin Scillian: An American Storyteller." DEVIN SCILLIAN. N.p., 2012. Web. 04 Dec. 2012. <http://www.devinscillian.com/>.“Devin Scillian: An American Storyteller." DEVIN SCILLIAN. N.p., 2012. Web. 04 Dec. 2012. <http://www.devinscillian.com/>.
- -Out of the 13 books he has written, Memoirs of a Goldfish and P is for Passport stand out the most. -Memoirs of a Goldfish was written in 2010 and P is for Passport was written in 2003. -Both books were published by Sleeping Bear Press.“Devin Scillian: An American Storyteller." DEVIN SCILLIAN. N.p., 2012. Web. 04 Dec. 2012. <http://www.devinscillian.com/>.
- Memoirs of a Goldfish discusses the life and thoughts of a goldfish day by day for fourteen days. Throughout this book, children not only can learn what a goldfish may be thinking, but how to raise a goldfish the proper way and keep him happy and healthy! “Day 4. I got some company today. I don’t like the looks of him one bit. He doesn’t say anything. He just bubbles” (Scillian, 8).“Devin Scillian: An American Storyteller." DEVIN SCILLIAN. N.p., 2012. Web. 04 Dec. 2012. <http://www.devinscillian.com/>.
- Throughout the book there are many different problems the goldfish faces such as unwelcomed visitors, a dirty fish bowl full of sludge, no space, and much…much more!“…I was trying to find room for a swim today when Rhonda and Clark told me they’re going to have babies soon. Like there’s room for THAT” (Scillian, 17).Who knew a goldfish could have so much trouble?!Lawrence, Ashley. "Orange Sad Fish Clip Art." - Vector Clip Art Online, Royalty Free & Public Domain. Clkr.com, 17 July 2012. Web. 04 Dec. 2012. <http://www.clker.com/clipart-orange-sad-fish-1.html>.
- There are many fun filled activities that can be used before, during, and after reading this book as a family. One activity can be to read the book as a family. Listen to the goldfish’s complaints and write them down.After you have finished reading the book, look at the fish’s complaints. Discuss ways to try and fix his complaints by drawing a one of a kind fish bowl for him and all his friends!"Stock Photo - Gold Fish Isolation on the White." 123RF Stock Photos. 123RF, 2006-2012. Web. 04 Dec. 2012. <http://www.123rf.com/photo_16424783_gold-fish-isolation-on-the-white.html>.“Stock Photo - Small Goldfish in Round Glass Aquarium.” 123RF Stock Photos. 123RF, 2006-2012. Web. 04 Dec. 2012. <http://www.123rf.com/photo_9875564_small-gold-fish-in-round-glass-aquarium.html>.
- Another book by Devin Scillian is P is for Passport. This book gives examples of things around the world for each letter of the alphabet. A passport is the focus because it helps you travel the world. He writes about it and says: “It’s called a passport, and here’s the clincher- it’s a book completely written by me of all the places I go and the things that I see.”“Devin Scillian: An American Storyteller." DEVIN SCILLIAN. N.p., 2012. Web. 04 Dec. 2012. <http://www.devinscillian.com/>.
- One family activity that you can do together after you read this book is to make a list of the things you need to travel, and name things you might see. Based on the places described where would your family like to travel?Image of train and globe: http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/images/results.aspx?qu=world%20travel&ex=2#ai:MP900409529|
- There are things all over the world that start with each letter of the alphabet. Lots of examples are given in the story! Some examples are: A is for animals, c is for currency, d is for desert, o is for ocean, and v is for volcanoes.Image of alphabet blocks: http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/images/results.aspx?qu=alphabet&ex=1#ai:MP900401131|
- If you read the books we’ve told you about and enjoy them, you might want to read Devin Scillian’s newest book: D is for Down Under! Much like P is for Passport, this book explores the alphabet, but it focuses on Australia. “Devin Scillian: An American Storyteller." DEVIN SCILLIAN. N.p., 2012. Web. 04 Dec. 2012. <http://www.devinscillian.com/>.
- DevinScillian is the winner of the Bill Martin Jr. Picture Book Award. To contact him or get more information about his books, you can visit www.devscillian.com.“Devin Scillian: An American Storyteller." DEVIN SCILLIAN. N.p., 2012. Web. 04 Dec. 2012. <http://www.devinscillian.com/>.-All photos of the books and Devin Scillian retrieved from this website."Kansas Reading Association: Bill, Martin, Jr. Picture Book Award." kansasread.org. KRA, 2004-2012. Web. 4 Dec. 2012. <http://www.kansasread.org/Bill_Martin_Jr_Award.htm>.-Website for Bill Martin, Jr. Picture Book Award
- Thank you for watching our presentation! We hope the information we have provided you with can lead to great reading experiences and family fun! Have a great day!Image of smiling sun: http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/images/results.aspx?qu=smile&ex=1#ai:MC900438205|mt:1|