Picture Book Pair for a Fun Fall Story Time

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by Rebecca J. Gomez Pairing two or more picture books with similar themes can open up a world of discussion possibilities, and those discussions are great ways to connect with your children or students. It can be fascinating to see how different authors and illustrators approach different topics and themes. Pairing books with similar themes during story time will help children learn that everyone sees the world a little differently, and it's good to see other people's perspectives. Read : Leaves by David Ezra Stein and The Leaf Thief by Alice Hemming, illustrated by Nicola Slater Discuss :  What is the main theme in each of these stories? How are these two books different? How are they similar? What were Bear and Squirrel both confused about?  Have you ever been confused or curious about something in nature? Talk about it! What is fall like where you live? Do you see leaves changing, then falling from the trees?  What other books about fall or leaves have you read? Are any of
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Storytime Idea: BOATS FOR PAPA

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This week's Summer Challenge theme is "Setting Sail," and the book Boats for Papa by Jessixa Bagley is a perfect addition to list of books about boats! You and your young readers will love this charming, heartwarming story about a young beaver who sends a series of hand made boats out to sea in hopes that they will reach his much-missed papa.

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Mindy Baker said…
I need to add this to my TBR list! Looks great!
June 25, 2021 at 4:51 AM
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