![]() ![]() I found some clipart pictures that you might be able to use, either staple pictures on headbands, or punch holes to wear as a necklace – or even glue them onto construction paper for the children to hold.ģ. This book is wonderful for RETELLING and acting out. It would be really fun to look for simple news stories that the children might adapt – or to create a story as a class based on something in the news!Ģ. He read about a cargo ship containing toys that dumped into the ocean, and decided he just had to make it into a picture book. Eric Carle shares a news article that inspired this book on the inside cover. ![]() I loved the whole idea of talking about HOW AN AUTHOR GETS AN IDEA. When I reread it I was so excited about all the possibilities!ġ. I already owned a copy of this book, but it was one of those that I had not taken time to develop lessons and use. These are such wonderful hardcover picture books for the bargain price of $5! If you don’t live near a Kohls you can find them online! I was so happy when I found out that Kohls was releasing more of Eric Carle’s picture books in their Kohls Cares for Kids program. ![]()
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