Reading Road Trip: Amusement Park

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Welcome to stop number 7 on our Reading Road Trip! The journey is nearing an end, and we’ve had a great time driving through open country and construction zones, seeing the sights at overlooks and mountaintops, taking a breather at a rest stop, and learning something new at a museum. This week is all about having fun! If this is your first week with us, you can still grab  our map  and join us in the adventure. You can also find the weekly coloring pages and other  printable resources here . For today’s stop, we’re heading to an Amusement Park! The idea this week is to read books that are just plain fun! This can be books that make you laugh, books with fun language or wordplay, or any book that is just plain fun to read. Read:  Any book that makes you laugh or is just plain fun to read aloud! Featured Book:   The Forgetful Knight  by Michele Robinson, illustrated by Fred Blunt. A hilarious story about a knight who has a score to settle with a…what was it again? Oh yes, a dragon! The r
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SANCTUARY: A Read, Discuss, Do! Book Review

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by Mindy Baker

Sanctuary: Kip Tiernan and Rosie’s Place, the Nation’s First Shelter for Women, written by Christine McDonnell and illustrated by Victoria Tentler-Krylov, is a picture book biography that will inspire your family to want to serve others. It demonstrates how one person can make a huge difference when they act on the compassion they feel for others. Kip grew up during the Great Depression and helped her grandmother serve food to hungry people. When she realized that women often disguised themselves as men in order to receive food and shelter, she made it her life goal to do something to help solve that problem. Because of her efforts, Rosie’s Place was opened in Boston. It was the nation’s first shelter specifically designated for women.

I think you will enjoy reading this book together with your family, and it is a perfect springboard into a discussion about the issues of food insecurity and homelessness. Opening our eyes to the needs around us and serving others as a family can inspire new compassion in all of us as well as motivate us to want to make a difference.

READ: Sanctuary: Kip Tiernan and Rosie’s Place, the Nation’s First Shelter for Women by Christine McDonnell and illustrated by Victoria Tentler-Krylov

DISCUSS:
  • What was the Great Depression and when did it occur?
  • What did the “X” symbolize outside Granny’s door? What were some other hobo symbols during this era? (See back matter for answer)
  • What are some reasons that people become homeless?
  • Can you name a few of the ways that Kip helped people?
  • What are some ways that you and your family can help others?

DO: Here are five great ways to serve others with your family this holiday season.
  • Invite a guest to dinner for Thanksgiving or another holiday.
  • Call or make a card for a far-away relative or friend.
  • Donate the items for a turkey dinner to a family in need.
  • Volunteer at a food pantry, food bank, or homeless shelter.
  • Offer to rake leaves or do other yard work for an elderly neighbor.

Books for further reading:
  • Saturday at the Food Pantry by Diane O’Neill, illustrated by Brizida Magro. Molly and her mom are in need of food and visit a food pantry. She learns that everyone needs a little help sometimes.
  • Thank You, Omu written and illustrated by Oge Mora. This is a heartwarming story about generous woman who lovingly shares her stew with everyone in the community. Will there be any left for her?
  • Fly Away Home by Eve Bunting. An emotional story about a homeless father and son who live at the airport.
  • Extra Yarn by Mac Barnett and illustrated by Jon Klassen. Annabelle lives in a drab town and brings everyone joy by knitting them sweaters. This is a story about the magic of generosity.






















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