Happy Valentines Day Everyone!
My book choice for today has nothing to do with Valentines, but here is some Valentine love for you :)
Suitably picture book-y, don't you think? :)
But, I kid you not when I tell you I LOVE this book! Please go out and read it as soon as you can - it's SO cute :)
Written By: Jill Esbaum
Illustrated By: Jen Corace
Dial Books For Young Readers, January 2014, Fiction
Suitable For Ages: 2-4 (according to publisher) - I think kids a little older would still like it.
Themes/Topics: being yourself, wonder, learning new things
Opening: "A patch of light!
One final peck.
I give a shove and s-t-r-e-t-c-h my neck.
Then - CRACK!"
Brief Synopsis: A baby killdeer chick comes out of his egg and sees himself and the world around him for the first time. Goofy and sweet and filled with awe, his energy and enthusiasm are delightful to behold.
Links To Resources: HERE are lots of activities related to hatching chicks without having to actually hatch them at home or in the classroom! HERE are a whole bunch of chick crafts (not killdeers but still cute :)) Talk about what baby chicks can do when they're born? How does that compare with baby cats and dogs? How about with baby horses? And how about with baby humans?
Why I Like This Book: So full of energy and delight I think it's impossible not to like this book! The newly hatched chick's boundless joy at seeing the brand new world around him is so contagious. As he learns about himself, he's so pleased with everything: how fast he can run! how handsome his stripe is! And I don't think there's a child who won't chuckle over the page where he says, "I stop because... look out below!/Something's falling from my... oh./Here's a shocker. Please don't stare,/but take a peek... I'm ORANGE down there!" :) Everyone should have as much confidence and self-esteem as this little guy. And the end of the story has a lovely surprise for him :)
I hope you like it as much as I do :)
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Have a GREAT weekend, everyone! :)
