Snack and Story Time: ICE CREAM EVERYWHERE

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by Marci Whitehurst As the last threads of summer weave into autumn, it’s fun to savor some of our favorite summer activities. Without question, one of our favorite activities is eating ICE CREAM! With so many different flavors and toppings, it’s a treat to be enjoyed by all. Of course, ice cream can be eaten all year long, but with the hottest temperatures of the year waning, we’re enjoying this cool treat with the last of our hot temps. Did you know that ice cream is eaten all over the world and can even be eaten at breakfast?! Plus, it has different names in a variety of countries. How do I know? I read a book, of course! Books take us on journeys—including ones with ice cream. READ : ICE CREAM EVERYWHERE: Sweet Stories from Around the World , by Judy Campbell-Smith, Illustrated by Lucy Semple. Gather with various cultures around the world as they celebrate sharing ice cream together—and the traditions surrounding this treat! DISCUSS : What is your favorite kind of ice cream? Why? W
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Review and Activity: RIBBIT! THE TRUTH ABOUT FROGS

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by Rebecca  

Ribbit! The Truth about Frogs by Annette Whipple is a feast for frog-loving eyes. The illustrations--a combination of photography and drawings--are enough to draw any curious viewer in with their vibrant, colorful detail. But there is more to love about this book than the pictures. This book is full of engaging, easy-to-digest, fascinating facts about frogs! Each spread of the book begins with a question to pique the reader's interest, like "Who's hopping?" and "What's the difference between frogs and toads?" (Hint: Toads are frogs!). This book's concise text and visually engaging layout makes it a good choice for all kinds of learners and readers, particularly those with an interest in frogs or animals in general (and it's part of a series of other equally engaging books about critters). It even includes instructions on how to build a toad house in your garden! In short, this book is a "hopping" good time!

Read: Ribbit! The Truth about Frogs by Annette Whipple

Discuss: 

  • What new fact or facts did you learn about frogs?
  • Were you surprised to learn that toads ARE frogs?
  • Have you ever seen a frog near your house? What about at a park or a lake?
  • What kind of frog is your favorite? If you're not sure, flip through the book again.
  • Have you read any other books about frogs? 
Do: Follow the instructions in the back of the book to turn a clay pot into a frog home for your yard or garden. You can decorate the pot with acrylic paint first or leave it plain. Here is a picture of the frog home I set up in my garden. I wonder how long it will be before a frog discovers it!


Other frog books you might enjoy: 
  • Teeny Tiny Toady by Jill Esbaum, illustrated by Keika Yamaguchi
  • A Hippy-Hoppy Toad by Peggy Archer, illustrated by Anne Wilsdorf
  • I Don't Want to Be a Frog by Dev Petty, illustrated by Mike Boldt
For more Ribbit! The Truth About Frogs fun, check out the Frog Educator Guide from the author, Annette Whipple. 




Comments

Annette Whipple said…
Thanks so much for featuring Ribbit! The Truth About Frogs here at Read, Discuss, Do! I really appreciate it!
June 22, 2022 at 3:52 PM
Mindy Baker said…
Awesome book and activity idea! I want to make a frog house!
June 23, 2022 at 4:39 AM
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