Early Reader: A Birthday in the Woods
Lynn Salem, Josie Stewart
Paperback
(Continental Press, Jan. 1, 1997)
The girl with long, blond curls seems like any girl preparing for her birthday party. However, her guests are the three bears, each presenting a gift that brings the fairy tale full circle.Activities that can extend this book into other areas of the curriculum or into the home are endless. Here are just a few ideas. Have fun! -Create puppets for Goldilocks and The Three Bears.-Write a new adventure for Goldilocks and The Three Bears. -Plan a party for a book character. -Count the number of days left until each child's birthday. Compare by using the terms greater than or less than. -If you are having 5 guests and each guest will receive 3 party favors, how many party favors will you need? Draw a picture to solve the problem. -Design birthday cards. -Interview parents about what they did to celebrate their birthdays when they were children. Seedling books help beginning readers grow through engaging stories and kid-friendly photos and artwork. Best for reading at the earliest stages, these books use clear print, ample spacing, limited vocabulary, and simple story lines to help children practice word building, improve fluency, and garner a love for reading. Seedling has an established reputation both in the classroom and at home as one of the best book collections for young readers.
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