Schema: good witches, magic, 101 Dalmations Text-to-text connections: Roald Dahl’s books and humor Ms. Wiz, a witch, or as she likes to be called a “paranormal operative,” appears to Lizzie in a park and helps her find her lost cat. The story is similar to 101 Dalmatians except the evil woman wants cat fur to [...]
Schema: telling the truth, not being believed, make believe Text-to-text: The Boy Who Cried Wolf Heavy paper for the pages, simple illustrations, and straightforward text combine to create a book young children, especially boys, will enjoy. Tim tells the truth about the unbelievable things that happen in his house and yard, but his parents do [...]
Schema: waiting, obeying, favorite foods, making healthy choices, tantrums Text-to-text connection: Where the Wild Things Are by Sendak Point of View: The story is told from Betty’s POV. Thoughtful language and detailed illustrations come together to create a book about patience and manners that does not talk down to children. The feeling and lesson this story [...]
Schema: families, new moms and dads, getting a second pet, accepting change Text-to-text connections: Detective LaRue books by Teague, and Help Me, Mr. Mutt! by Stevens Emma, owned by George, and Hankie, owned by Loretta, are worried about what is happening to their owners, each thinking the other’s owner may be trying to kidnap their own owner, [...]
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