I still don't know what to make of this book. I've read it to four and five year olds a couple of times and each time I've been met with strange, mixed responses. These kids were completely silent through the entire thing, and they laughed not even once, despite the tongue-in-cheek tone of the entire thing. I was starting to think the humor was too subtle for them, but when we got to the end, suddenly there was an outcry for me read it again. I didn't have time, but it was clear they liked it. So... maybe their silence was just a sign of how engrossed they were?
Song: One Seed by the Laurie Berkner Band
I like this song, and I wish I had more opportunities to use it. I'll definitely try to remember to make it part of the story times I do for classes in May and June.
I was planning to take a break from this one, but my other groups this month loved it so much that I had to share it once more. As with every other group I've read it to, these kids also guessed that Otto would find his original book at the library. What is it about this storyline that leads every last child to predict the same thing? What are we teaching them about stories that leads them to that conclusion? So interesting.
Action Rhyme: Book Bear, Book Bear
I love this rhyme, and so do the kids. I'm thinking of using it on a regular basis and just changing "book bear" to whatever character we're focusing on for that day.
Song: These Are My Glasses by the Laurie Berkner Band
Interestingly, this group didn't love this one nearly as much as the other classes. Maybe it's a little too simple for kindergarteners.
Goodbye Song: We Wave Goodbye Like This
