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STORYTIME KITS Grab one of our do-it-at-home storytime kits! Shapes, magnets, rhymes, weblinks, an instrument, stickers, activity pages, a craft, and a free copy of the book are included. Supplies are limited, so grab yours ASAP! The Biggest Christmas Tree Ever by Steven Kroll It’s the day after Thanksgiving, and Clayton and Desmond feel the chill in the air. The cool weather makes them think of Christmas... and Christmas makes them think of Christmas trees! Who’ll find the biggest one? Visit the YouTube channel Storytime Anytime at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_UZhyP6jUHw to watch the story read aloud. Then, enjoy the activities!
YOUTH BOOK CLUBS Check out our do-it-at-home book clubs for all ages. All we ask is that you read the book: do as much or as little of the rest of it as you want. No matter how much you do, the book is yours! There are four age categories: grades K-3, grades 3-5, grades 5-8, and grades 9-12. Every book comes with links to explore, a review form, a few questions, and some activities that tie into the book. We will have posts on www.splyouth.org for anyone who wants to discuss the books or comment on the questions or activities. Supplies are limited, so grab yours today! Grades K-3: Footprints in the Snow by Cynthia Benjamin “A perfect book for intrepid young naturalists... introduces young children to the tracks that different animals leave in the snow as they hurry to their homes. Children first see the tracks and then follow the footprints into the homes of animals such as a deer, an owl, and a bear – as well as a little girl,” (Footprints in the Snow, 1994). Grades 3-5: Andersen’s Fairy Tales by Hans Christian Andersen “The Little Mermaid. The Snow Queen. The Emperor’s New Suit. The Ugly Duckling. These unforgettable tales by Hans Christian Andersen have been told and retold for generations. In this collection, you’ll discover these and more of Andersen’s best-loved stories,” (Andersen’s Fairy Tales, 2017). |
Grades 5-8: Carols and Crushes by Natalie Blitt “Charlie’s moment to shine has arrived: She’s determined to land a solo in this year’s holiday concert. With her best friend, Renee, and smart, cute Eric in chorus with her, this winter promises to be pitch-perfect. Until disaster strikes. The concert is suddenly in danger of being canceled. And Charlie has to partner up with annoying, oh-so-perfect Matthew. If they can’t work in harmony, Charlie’s favorite time of year will be ruined. Will she be able to save the show from a blizzard of problems – and figure out who makes her heart sing?” (Carols and Crushes, 2017). Grades 9-12: Larklight by Philip Reeve “Arthur (Art) Mumsby and his irritating sister Myrtle live with their father in a huge and rambling house called Larklight… that just happens to be traveling through outer space. When a visitor called Mr. Webster arrives for a visit, it is far from an innocent social call. Before long Art and Myrtle are off on an adventure to the furthest reaches of space, where they will do battle with evil forces in order to save each other – and the universe,” (Larklight, 2007).
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