5/8/2023 0 Comments Stellaluna by Janell Cannon![]() ![]() Nevertheless, the kids got the jist of the story and understood the plot which is a reasonable expectation of children at the Kindergarten level. Words such as 'antics' and a few others I feel could have been simplified for younger listeners. I gave this book a 4/5 though because I felt some of the language in it would go over the heads of the age group it says it's for (4 and above). ![]() Little Caroline spoke up and said, "It shows that it doesn't matter how old you get, because you can still do the same fun things you did when you were little and still be yourself." Needless to say, I was thrilled. The whole concept of a snake's point of view on molting and getting older seemed to appeal to them.Īfter reading the story, I asked the class what lesson they might have learned from it. The illustrations were beautiful and the kids were very engaged. ![]() ![]() Overall I thought the story was wonderful. My cooperating teacher thought this was an especially good time to read this book because it's about a python and they are studying the various types of snakes right now. I read this book today to the Kindergarten class I am observing because it tied into the discussion they've been having for a while about the animals of the rainforest. ![]()
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