Jennifer Boudart

This is a story about a boy that gets a stuffed rabbit for Christmas in his stocking. He loves this rabbit so much that he sleeps with him and plays with him. When the rabbit meets the other toys he learns that he can become real when the boy loves him. One day the boy went on a vacation with his family and forgot the rabbit at home. A fairy visited the rabbit and told him that she was going to make him real. After the rabbit became real, he still came to visit the boy.

I grew up reading this show more story and when I was little my parents got me a stuffed rabbit for Christmas. Because of this story, all three of my sons have a stuffed rabbit. This is a good teaching tool of having dreams of growing up and becoming whatever you want.

I would use this as an extension during Valentine celebration. I would have each child write a story of their own stuffed animal and what it would do if it became real. I would also have the children as a group continue the story of the boy and rabbit's lives. show less

This is a story about a hen that is a busy body and her friends are lazy. While cleaning one day she finds some wheat seeds and decides to plant them. She and her chicks do everything that is needed to care for the seeds and make them grow. Her friends never help with any of the labor. Finally, the hen and her chicks harvest the wheat to make bread. She asks who will help her eat it and then her friends want to join in. But to their surprise, they did not get to eat any.

I also grew up show more reading this classic. I have read this book to my children because of the life lesson that it teaches. This is a book that should be read to all small children. Today's children want everything handed to them.

I would use this as an extension for verbs. I would pick out various verbs and put them on a word wall. I would also have the children do a class garden. We would all be responsible for tending to the garden. show less

A king who wishes for the golden touch is faced with its unfortunate consequences. Focuses on the meaning of wisdom.

discusses different attributes about lizards: their appearance, what they eat, how they survive.
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