Wednesday, November 9, 2011. Most of her books are fairy tale or folk tale stories that have been told for generations. The theme of this book is working together is better than working alone. What is your favorite soup? Do you and your family make home made soup or store bought? Together as a class list all the favorite soups. List what makes each of their soups special to them. Who wants to make stone soup? Please Stop Laughing At Me.

Tuesday, December 6, 2011. She lived in California and was very athletic. She is the only girl in her family and has five brothers. Before reading ask the children what they like about the snow. Ask them if they like to play in it or stay inside. What do they do outside? I like this book because it is differen.

Saturday, December 3, 2011. A is for Abigail- An Almanac of Amazing American Women. Written by Lynne Cheney and Illustrated by Robin Preiss Glasser. Cheney, the former 2nd wife the the United States of America. To find out more click here. Written by Alan Durant and Illustrated by Debi Glio.