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The Bookshelf

by Kelly Torres

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Episodes

  1. July 30, 2020 PAX: Episode #31 Ch. 29

    What is Pax going to do? How can he help Bristle?

  2. July 30, 2020 PAX: Episode #30 Ch. 27 & 28

    Vola tells Peter, “People should tell the truth about what war costs” (p. 130). And Peter says it again on in Ch. 28. What costs of war does each of the characters in this book pay?

  3. July 28, 2020 PAX: Episode #29 Ch. 26

    Oh my goodness! Pax and Peter are so close to being reunited! Are you as excited as I am for that to happen???

  4. July 28, 2020 PAX: Episode #28 Ch. 25

    What is the significance of Pax now being to hunt for himself in the wild? What could that mean for his future?

  5. Episodio #13: Robot Salvaje capítulos 34-35.

    ¿Ahora todos se han encariñado con Roz y todo está bien, PERO Diamantino podrá nadar sin la ayuda de Roz?

  6. July 27, 2020 WILD ROBOT: Episode #28 The Wild Robot Escapes Preview

    CHECK OUT and listen to the first few chapters of the 2nd book, The Wild Robot Escapes!!

  7. July 23, 2020 PAX: Episode #27 Ch. 24

    "Boy, I'm going to leave the porch door open!" Will Peter and Vola ever meet again? What will become of Vola? What will Peter's Philosophy Bingo Card "say" from his journey?

  8. July 23, 2020 PAX: Episode #26 Ch. 23

    What are your thoughts on the encounter between Peter's dad and Pax in the Human's Food tent? What was the nonverbal conversation between them? Where will Runt, Bristle, and Pax go from here?

  9. July 22, 2020 WILD ROBOT: Episode #27 Ch 75-80 The End

    WOW!! What are your thoughts, dear Reader, as we come to the end of our story? What do you think will happen to Roz?

  10. July 22, 2020 WILD ROBOT: Episode #26 Ch 73 & 74

    What will happen now? To Roz? To the animals? To the island? Write your own ending.

  11. July 21, 2020 PAX: Episode #25 Rest of Ch. 22

    What do you think the "3 conditions" are that Peter will ask of Vola?

  12. July 21, 2020 PAX: Episode #24 Ch. 21 & Part of Ch. 22

    What do you think will become of Pax, Bristle, and Runt? Where do they go from here?

  13. July 20, 2020 WILD ROBOT: Episode #25 Ch. 72

    Wow! That was an exciting chapter! With what has happened so far, how do you think this "hunt" is going to end? What will this most recent encounter with RECOs mean for Roz and the animals?

  14. July 20, 2020 WILD ROBOT: Episode #24 Ch. 70 & 71

    Why do the island animals come to Roz’s defense?

  15. July 16, 2020 PAX: Episode #23 Ch. 20

    Why is Vola still resistant to letting Peter go? Is it only because of his hurt foot, or is it something more? What will happen to Vola after Peter leaves?

  16. July 14, 2020 PAX: Episodes #20 & 21 Ch. 18 Part 1 & 2

    Why does Peter experience guilt as he realizes he hasn't though about Pax all day, while working and recovering at Vola's place? What might that mean for Peter and Pax's relationship?

  17. July 16, 2020 PAX: Episode #22 Ch. 19

    What will happen next for our 3 four legged friends; Pax, Bristle, and Runt? Where will they go from here?

  18. July 15, 2020 WILD ROBOT: Episode #23 Ch. 67-69

    What will be the fate of our dear Roz?

  19. July 15, 2020 WILD ROBOT: Episode #22 Ch. 64-66

    "'Ma, there's an airship flying this way.'" What is this airship? What could it mean for Roz and the animals on the island?

  20. July 15, 2020 ROBOT SALVAJE: Capítulos 31-33; páginas 95-101

    ¡Guau! iSi que se está poniendo interesante nuestro libro! Acompáñame al escuchar dos capítulos más.

  21. July 13, 2020 Robot Salvaje Capítulos 29-30; páginas 85-94.

    ¡Roz hace nuevas amistades! Cada amistad brinda algo que ayudará a Roz. Fíjate en la manera en que estas nuevas amistades ayudarán a Roz.

  22. July 13, 2020 WILD ROBOT: Episode #21 Ch. 63

    What does Brightbill learning during his migration? How do you think this information will affect Roz?

  23. July 13, 2020 WILD ROBOT: Episode #20 Ch. 59-63 (Part of Ch. 63)

    What do you think of Roz and all her wildness? Is it possible for a robot to be wild? Or are robots tame?

  24. July 9, 2020 PAX: Episode #19 Ch. 17

    Why do you think Bristle has had a change of heart and is now asking Pax to leave the humans behind and stay? Does she now care for Pax?

  25. July 8, 2020 ROBOT SALVAJE: Capítulos 27-28; páginas 73-83

    ¿Porque crees que Roz será buena madre para el pequeño ganso?

  26. July 8, 2020 WILD ROBOT: Episode #19: Ch. 56-58

    Swooper says, "Everything has a purpose." Do you believe that to be true? What do you think is Roz's purpose? What is your purpose?

  27. July 8, 2020 WILD ROBOT: Episode #18: Ch. 54 & 55

    "If any more animals showed up, they'd be left out in the cold. But Roz was not about to let that happen." What is Roz planning?

  28. July 7, 2020 PAX Episode #18: Ch. 16

    Do you know what marionettes are? Maybe look up the word? Have you heard of the story, The Seven Voyages of Sinbad?

  29. July 6, 2020 WILD ROBOT: Episode #17 Ch. 51-53

    Brightbill is off to new adventures. What advise would you give Roz to help her get through the winter alone, without her son?

  30. July 6, 2020 WILD ROBOT: Episode #16 Ch. 48-50

    Today while listening to the story, take some time to sketch out two images; one, sketch what Roz's new foot looks like; and two, what you imagine Roz looked like when Brightbill pressed the button and turned her power off.

  31. July 6, 2020 ROBOT SALVAJE: Páginas 65-73

    ¡Rozz continúa conociendo más personajes! ¿Qué crees que hará con el huevo?

  32. July 2, 2020 PAX: Conversation with Mrs. Torres & Mrs. Haswell!

    We are half way through the book, so we wanted to talk about what we have been thinking and feeling while reading this story. What are your thoughts? What are your predictions? We would love to hear what you are thinking! Go on over to Flipgrid and share!

  33. July 1, 2020 WILD ROBOT: Discussion with Mrs. Torres & Mrs. Mireles!!

    We apologize for the echo at the beginning of our podcast! We are hopeful that through our discussion you can further your connections and think deeper about our story! What are your thoughts?

  34. July 1, 2020 ROBOT SALVAJE: Episodio #8, Páginas 56 - 64

    ¡Encontrará Roz amistades en los animales?

  35. June 29, 2020 ROBOT SALVAJE: Episodio #7 Páginas 48 - 56

    I Roz descubre cómo sobrevivir!

  36. June 30, 2020 PAX: Episode #16 Ch. 15 Part 2

    OMG! It is getting good everyone!!! What do you predict will happen next when we meet Pax again in Chapter 17?

  37. June 30, 2020 PAX: Episode #15 Ch. 15 Part 1

    Let's continue to read on and find out what Pax and Gray encounter along their journey...

  38. June 30, 2020 PAX: Episodio #5, Capitulo 4, paginas 43-50

    Este es el primer día de Peter en su búsqueda de Pax. ¿Qué tipo de obstáculos crees que enfrentará?

  39. June 29, 2020 WILD ROBOT: Episode #14, Ch. 46-47

    Who is Roz going to visit and ask for help after her latest mishap with the bears?

  40. June 29, 2020 WILD ROBOT: Episode #13, Ch. 43-45

    What do you think will happen to Roz if Brightbill presses the power button and turns her off?

  41. June 25, 2020 PAX: Episode #14: Ch. 14 (Part 1 &2)

    This was a pretty deep chapter! We learned a lot about our characters, Peter and Vola. After listening to this chapter, how would describe Peter & Vola? What qualities do they posses?

  42. June 25, 2020 PAX: Episode #13: Ch. 13

    What do you think about Runt's actions in this chapter? Why do you think he helped Pax? How will Bristle react, if she finds out what Runt did?

  43. June 22, 2020 ROBOT SALVAJE: Episodio #5 Ch. 12-14

    Roz no es humana y no tiene sentimientos, pero parece que muestra emociones. ¿Qué emociones está mostrando en estos capítulos?

  44. June 24, 2020 WILD ROBOT: Episode #13 Ch. 40-42

    What are your thoughts? Is Roz Brightbill's mother? Do you think Roz is "alive"?

  45. June 24, 2020 ROBOT SALVAJE: Episodio #6 Ch. 15 -19

    ¡Nuestra robot es sobreviviente! I Acompáñame mientras leemos las aventuras de Roz!

  46. June 23, 2020 PAX: Episodio #4: Capitulo 3, Paginas 37-42

    La primera noche, Pax está en el bosque sin su hijo. ¿Cómo se siente él? Cuales son sus planes?

  47. June 24, 2020 WILD ROBOT: Episode #12 Ch. 37-39

    Let's check in at this point in our story...so far in our story who is your favorite character? Why did choose that animal?

  48. June 23, 2020 PAX: Episode #11 Ch. 12 (Parts 1 &2)

    What does Vola mean when she asks Peter if he is “wild or tame” (p. 106)? What do those words mean to you? Apply the concept of wild or tame to each of the main characters in the story.

  49. June 23, 2020 PAX: Episode #10 Ch. 10 & 11

    Pax begins to understand why Bristle feels strong dislike for humans after she tells the story of what happened to their parents. Do you think Pax will be able to change her mind about humans, or do you think he should even try?

  50. June 22, 2020 WILD ROBOT: Episode #11 Ch. 35-36

    Though robots "don't really feel emotions," (page 8) Roz is definitely experiencing some strong emotions in these 2 chapters. What feelings do you think Roz is experiencing, and how do her feelings compare to how animals in the wild and humans experience emotions.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

A space to share stories and find connection.

HOSTED BY

Kelly Torres

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