Module 3
1. Mosel, Arlene. Tikki Tikki Tembo. New York: Henry Holt and Company, LLC, 2007. Print.
The book tells a story of why Chinese peoples have short names. It could be included in a classroom to teach children about cultures around the world. Some of the plant life depicted in this book as well as the clothing is traditionally Chinese. It is suitable for children ages 4-8. Children will enjoy memorizing and reciting the rhythmic (and long) name of a character in the book.
2. William, Steig. Sylvester and the Magic Pebble. New York: Windmill Books Inc., 1969. Print. This is a beautifully illustrated book about a young donkey’s desperate attempts to change back into a donkey after making a wish that changed him into a rock. William Steig’s illustrations are beautiful and detailed and do a wonderful job expressing the emotions on the characters’ faces. Both children and adults will feel for Sylvester’s desperation and sadness at not being able to tell his parents that he is
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Lewis, C.S. The Lion The Witch And The Wardrobe. New York: HarperCollins Publishers, 1978. Print.
This is an unforgettable tale of four siblings who, with the help of a lion, must overcome their own failings to become heroes of a better world. Most of the novel is set in a land of talking animals that the dreaded White Witch has ruled for 100 years. The heroes must learn to work together in order to establish peace. This will be an instant hit with any child who loves fantasy. 4. Hyman, Trina Schart. Little Red Riding Hood. New York: Holiday House, 1983. Print. This tells the well-known tale of Little Red Riding Hood, beautifully illustrated in an old-fashioned style. As a fun activity, after reading this book to a class, a teacher could help the students dress up and reenact the story. For a writing activity, the students could create their own ending to the beloved classic. Students could also read different versions of this book and do a Venn diagram of the different