I loved The Impossible Pet by Jane De Suza! It’s a delightful story–the perfect blend of laughter and seriousness. Here’s what we’ll do as we read it at my book club next month.
An Impossible Pet
Look at the cover. Which of the animals featured there would be an impossible pet? And if one of them came into your life, how would you deal with it? What would you name it, and what do you think would make the pet fun?
An Essay
Essays are boring–at least, most children think so. But what about an opening paragraph like this?
What I like most in the world is my pet. My pet’s name is Silent Sunny Gekkonidae. And he is the only crocodile which can climb walls.
I’d love to see where my book clubbers take the story from here!
Sharing
I love using whiteboards and sticky notes in class. As we read the book, we’ll take a look at what we’re willing to share, what we’re not willing to share, and what we’re sometimes willing to share. I’d love to see what the children add to the list I create!
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