The Adventures of Beekle the Unimaginary Friend
Writer & Illustrator: Dan Santat
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Genre: Modern Fantasy
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Award: Caldecot
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Reading Level: Pre K - 2nd
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Summary: An imaginary friend who has not yet been imagined goes on a daring adventure into the city to find a child to be an imaginary friend for.
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Interdisciplinary Use:
Social Studies- Students will learn how to map and use directions on a map to direct Beekle around the city
English Language Arts- Students will write narratives about how they met their imaginary friend as a piece of creative writing while using strong grammar
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Wolf in the Snow
Writer & Illustrator: Matthew Cordell
Genre: Picture Book
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Award: Caldecott Medal
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Reading Level: Pre-k - 1st
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Summary: A wolf and a girl get lost in a snow storm. Together, the journey through the snow to find their home. This story is one of friendship and trust.
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Interdisciplinary Use:
Science- Students will research characteristics of wolves. They could address their habitat, food source, and wolves stature on the food chain as a predator.
