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Theme 3:That's Amazing
Selection 3: Heat Wave
Talk About It: Ask your child to think about how the story would be
different if it took placein the city instead of the country. Talk about
what funny details could be included, and how the problem might have been
solved. Like this story??? then read Gracias: The Thanksgiving Turkey by Joy
Cowley or A Day with Wilbur Robinson by William Joyce.
Theme 4:Problem Solvers
Selection 1: My Name is Maria Isabel
Talk About It: Explain to your child that some people have more than one
name, or change their names at some point in their lives. With your child,
think of as many different first names as you can. Ask your child to choose
a few favorites and to talk about what it might be like to be called by one
of those names. Like this story??? then read The Gardener by Sarah Stewart
or Henry and Ribsy by Beverly Cleary.
Selection 2:Marven of the Great North Woods
Talk About It: In the story, Marven takes latkes(potato pancakes) and knishes
(baked dough stuffed with potato or other mashed vegetable) to eat on the
train. Talk with your child about foods your family enjoys when thet
travel. Like this story??? then read Cam Jansen and the Barking Treasure
Mystery by David A. Alder or Uncle Daney's Way by Jessie Haas.
Selection 3:The Last Dragon
Bonus: Present your child with this situation: Think of a time when you
weren't happy about doing something and yet you ended up having a good time.
What made you change your mind? Like this story??? then read My Rows and
Piles of Coins by Tololwa Mollel or Thank You, Mr. Falker by Patricia
Polacco.
Selection 4:Sing to the Stars
Bonus: Ask your child to remember a time when he or she was nervous about
doing something. How did your child get over his or her uneasiness? Who or
what was most helpful? Like this story??? then read Justin and the Best
Biscuits in the World by Mildred Pitts Walter or Encyclopedia Brown, Boy
Detective by Donald J. Sobol.
