Books of the Week – March 6, 2010

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The Ant and the Elephant, by Bill Peet:

This is by far our favorite this week, and I think will make it’s way into our top 20 favorites.  I can’t believe I haven’t seen or heard about this book before!  It’s a great story about being helpful and being thankful.  It would be great for a story sequencing activity too; there are a variety of animals that come along and end up needing help in various ways.  If only I had time to make up some story sequencing cards, sigh.  If you haven’t read this book, look for it – you won’t be disappointed!

The Roundabout Train, by Betty Ren Wright:
This is a cute book about a big diesel train that thinks he’s bigger, faster, and better than the other older trains.  He is taught a lesson about being friendly in a fun way.  M has been a bit boastful himself lately, so this was a good way to help him see how unpleasant that kind of behavior can be for others.
Have a beautiful day! :)

Interview with a 3 year old

What is your name?  Matthew.  I don’t want to say anything.  Don’t write!

When is your birthday?  August.

How old are you?  3 years old.

Who is your mama?  Mommy.

What does your mama do?  Um, I can’t remember.  (really?  because I could make a list a mile long.)

Who is your daddy? Daddy. 

What does Daddy do?  Go to work.

What is your favorite color?  Blue.

What is your favorite song?  Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star.

What do you want to do when you are a grown up?  Ride an airplane.

Where do you want to live when you grow up?  Ummm, I probably…. I might… uhhhh.  I just, I just want to live in Minnesota.  I want to live RIGHT HERE! (shaky voice and trembling lip – yikes!) 

What is your favorite food?  Mac ‘n’ cheese. 

What is your least favorite food?  I don’t know because most food… I like all of it.  (really?  because you usually only eat 5 things that we rotate and you never try anything new.  hmph.)

What is your favorite animal?  Uhhh, pretty much all the animals are my best, so I don’t know.

What do mama and daddy do when you go to bed?  Sleep.

Who does our family love the most?  Me!

Where do we go to church?  Big church and little church (apparently big church is where we go on Sundays, little church is where I take him Monday mornings for a mom’s prayer group – it’s a room in the big church.

Why do we go to church?  To pray to God.

What is your favorite movie?  Grinch.

What is your favorite ice cream flavor?  strawberry.  (To my knowledge, he’s never had strawberry ice cream.)

Where do you like to eat?  McDonald’s

Who is your favorite person?  You!  Awww, really?  It really is!

Who is your best friend?  Oren.

What is your favorite book?  Corduroy.

What is your favorite thing to do?  Paint.