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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SUPER HERO GRAN review and writing activity

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Review and activity by Marci Whitehurst

What happens when your grandma is your superhero?

Every day activities are super!

READ: SUPERHERO GRAN by Timothy Knapman, illustrated by Joe Berger

In this cute story, children recognize the super powers of their Gran—which to them means sleepovers, treats, stories, and disguises. The rhyming text creates a cadence that dances the reader into the everyday world through the eyes of children who see their Gran as nothing less than super.

This book is part of series. Check out the other books such as SUPERHERO DAD and SUPERHERO MUM.

DISCUSS:

  • What does Gran do that makes her super?
  • Do you have a grandparent with similar qualities? What special qualities do you see in your grandparent(s)?
  • Are there people in your life that you think of as super heroes?

DO:

Fill out a super hero character worksheet for a hero in your life or to describe your own super hero alter ego!

In SUPERHERO GRAN, the grandmother is the children’s hero. Who is a “superhero” in your life? Fill out the list below to describe their superhero alter ego:

My Superhero is...

He/she is super because...

Our favorite thing to do together is...

Our favorite treats are...

My superhero lives in...

My superhero calls me...

My superhero's favorite thing to say is...

I like my superhero because...

Bonus! Draw a picture of your super hero.


Imagine you are a superhero! Fill out the list below to describe your superhero alter ego:

My name is...

My superpower is...

I like to help by...

I live...

My favorite superhero food is...

My sidekick's name is...

If I were scared, I might be afraid of...

My favorite song is...

Bonus! Draw a picture of yourself as a superhero.


You can download and print a PDF of this worksheet here! 







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