Jerry Pinkney is a Caldecott Award–winning author and illustrator, and his illustrations are stunning. His version of The Tortoise and the Hare is set in the desert, which allowed us to explore deserts and cacti. We also talked about the difference between a turtle and a tortoise, and a rabbit and a hare. I personally think we all … More THE TORTOISE AND THE HARE by Jerry Pinkney
This week we read another classic Aesop fable. The older children were able to begin understanding the moral behind the story, while for the younger children I simply focused on introducing the story itself. It is a wonderful story for opening up conversations about honesty, lying, and the consequences our choices can have. Our vocabulary … More THE BOY WHO CRIED WOLF by Mairi Mackinnon, illustrated by Mike and Carl Gordon
Did you know Aesop was an ancient Greek storyteller who was originally a slave? His stories have been around for thousands of years. They all teach a moral lesson, and it seems these morals are truly timeless. I read a book that referenced this fable, and it made me wonder whether this story is still … More THE GOOSE THAT LAID THE GOLDEN EGGS by Mairi Mackinnon, illustrated by Daniel Howarth
Retold by BG Hennessy, Illustrated by Boris Kulikov A classic Aesop’s fable about honesty. Some of the younger children don’t truly grasp the whole meaning behind this story, but they do understand that he is not telling the truth. The colorful, funny illustrations keep them engaged. Looking for those wolves: And then the wolves – … More The Boy Who Cried Wolf