Hug Time
by Patrick McDonnell

Hug To-Do List:
best friends,
butterfly, buttercups, birds, blue whale,
panda, peacock, polar bear,
wombat, wallaby,
elephant, chimpanzee,
giraffe, hippo, tigers.

The world is so big,
so precious, so fragile, so round.
It's time that we embrace it all.
Filled with love,
give the whole world a hug.
That's something we all can do.

Will that make it better?
Yes.

Would YOU like a hug?

-Ailene N.

February is the month of love
Is a perfect name for the day?
I love my friend
She has a special name
I feel very lucky
When I’m smiling and talking
Today is a special day
With nice toys let’s play
Red little dog
He going to adopt



Book: Lots of love (Clifford’s)
By Sarah Fisch

-Iliana lemus

Book used: If You Give A Pig A Pancake

You give me something special,

Remind her

all friends

come through

to feel family

chances are

you might take

some pictures

build something special

start dancing

to trees

she'll want

to send her favorite toys

feeling shes finished

-By Gloria H.

BORIS BEAVER
By: Marcus Pfister

Boris Beaver climbed a tree
cut the branches with his teeth.
Boris Beaver swan across the pond
jumping up and down.
Boris Beaver played a game
with his three new friends.
Boris Beaver cut a tree and builds a lodge
with a roof so sharp.
What a supper job! said his friend the fly.

-Sandra V.

Seven Silly Eaters

7 silly eaters

by: Leela W.

a mother
just like today
sweet & kind
a perfect son
milk, not cold, not hot but warm
a daughter sweet & fair
homemade lemonade
PATIENTLY prepared
giggling softly to herself
a son, never cross
fresh apples for applesauce
a boy, charming round & plump
oatmeal without lumps
precious silly sort of eaters

a daughter sweet & bright
squishy homemade bread
twins quick and smart
one like poached eggs the other fried
got no REST, but did her BEST
tired to the very bone
what a lovely little foolish group
bunch of fussy persnickety
all the 7 silly eaters

they were all a splendid crew
pots of it-lots of it
all the foods
that kept them in suck HAPPY moods
wiped her brow & heaved a sigh
a BIRTHDAY tomorrow
her special day
a secret plan

chopped & stirred
what they each preferred
oatmeal, lumpy, grim & grumpy
so crossed dumped the applesauce
threw the dough
mish mashed into the lemonade
icky, sticky stuff into the eggs
flung hodgepodge
into the milk of ONE BIG POT

what had they done
what a mess
hide it
a wish come true
A PINK, & PLUMP & PERFECT CAKE
Surprise, dancing around
A single simple meal
All agreed
Secret recipe
Fine to eat & Fun to make
A birthday cake
For all the 7 lovely little
SILLY EATERS

Found Poem: Are You My Mother?

Are You My Mother?
By P.D. Eastman

Words from Are You My Mother?

Are You My Mother? Egg Where could she be?
Baby bird Did To No!
Said Not Dog Jumped
Cow The Ran And
Old Stop Mother bird There she is!

Are You My Mother?
By Ana C.

Mother bird jumped
The egg did not
And old cow said
Stop!

Baby bird
Ran to Dog
Are you my mother?
No!

Where could she be?
There she is!

Charlie the Caterpillar

Book Review: Charlie The Caterpillar
1. Type of Book: Storybook, seasonal, predictable
2. Format: Paperback
3. Mulit-Cultural: No
4. Awards: No
5. Ages: 4-7
6. Brief Synopsis: Charlie the caterpillar is treated unfairly by the other animals because
they think he is “ugly”. After Charlie transforms into a butterfly all the animals want to
be his friend. He finds out in the end who is true friend is.
7. Interaction: There is a line that is repeated that children can say as you turn the page.
8. Quality: Characterization, color, aesthetic appeal, listening pleasure, suspense,
humor/wit, surprise
9. Debrief: 1) How did Charlie feel when he was a caterpillar? 2. How did the other
animals treat Charlie at first? 3. How could you treat someone who was different than
you? 4. How was Charlie a good friend to Kate? 5. When have you seen butterflies?
10.Activities: 1. Make a craft that shows the life cycle of the butterfly. 2. Make a butterfly
using handprints. 3. Make a butterfly with tissue paper. 4. Draw butterflies on the
blacktop or sidewalk with chalk. 4. Talk about other life cycles such as chicken, frog,
or plants.

-Heather A.