Sunny Griffin

Edsel the Elephant wants to help people and meets three monkeys hanging from a tree. One is blind and needed his help down by using his trunk. Edsel offers the monkey, Little Orville, for him to stay on his back and ride around. Edsel becomes Little Orville's four feet, he swings on this trunk, eats and sleeps on his back, and guide him with his eyes. They form a special friendship. The moral of the story is "do you know someone you can help in any way?" Edsel shares his ability to see with show more Little Orville and makes a big difference in his life. This book is great to read to primary level students and talk about sharing and helping one another. show less

Summary:
This is the traditional bible story about Joseph. His dad had 12 sons, but he is the favorite so the other brothers revolt. Their dad bought Joseph a very colorful coat so they got jealous. They sold Joseph as a slave in far away Egypt, but tore up the colorful coat and told their dad that he was killed by a wild animal. But eventually Joseph became a king in Egypt and came back and forgave his brothers.
Personal Reaction:
This story shows jealousy in its worst state. Hopefully show more showing that jealousy is not the key to anything.
Classroom Extension ideas:
1. Paint colorful coats
2. Have the kids make a list of all the things they have and remind them to be happy with that, and never jealous of things other people have. show less

David and Goliath. Small book with excellent illustrations.

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