Babushka Baba Yaga, Boat Ride with Lillian Two Blossom, Pink & Say, and Chicken Sunday

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Introduction

"We collect things and memories and store them lovingly in the recesses of our souls ... only to be brought out into the sunlight by telling about them over and over again." - Patricia Polacco

This guide is designed to assist teachers, librarians, and parents in promoting educational fun among primary readers. The suggestions offered in this guide will not only help children enjoy reading, they will also help them retain new information related to each of the stories.

The books included in this guide were chosen because of their positive themes and their ability to engage the child's imagination and natural curiosity. Each book is listed separately, with suggested vocabulary, topics, themes, and activities.

Themes

• Babushka Baba Yaga

  Synopsis
  The villagers are afraid of Baba Yaga, so the legendary creature disguises herself as an old woman in order to know the joys of being a grandmother.

  Topics
  Endangered species
  Grandparents
  Disguises
  Folklore
  Prejudice
  

• Boat Ride with Lillian Two Blossom

  Synopsis
  A mysterious Indian woman takes William and Mabel on a strange boat ride and answers their questions about the wind, the rain, and the changing sky.

  Topics
  Native Americans
  Weather
  Nature
  Myths and legends
  

• Pink & Say

  Synopsis
  Say Curtis describes his relationship with Pinkus Aylee, a black soldier, during the Civil War, and their capture by Southern troops.

  Topics
  Friendship
  The Civil War
  Family relationships
  Slavery
  Literacy
  Government
  U.S. history
  Geography

• Chicken Sunday

  Synopsis
  To thank Miss Eula for her wonderful Sunday chicken dinners, the children sell decorated eggs to make money to buy her a beautiful Easter hat.

  Topics
  Holidays
  Traditions
  Saving money
  Honesty
  Cooking

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