Ruby the Copycat

FOR THE WEEKEND share this title with your child. 

Ruby the Copycat is appropriate for school age children.

Summary:
Ruby the Copycat from Peggy Rathmann tells the story of Ruby in her new school. On Ruby's first day she sits behind Angela who is wearing a pretty red bow in her hair and when Ruby comes back from lunch she is wearing one too. When Angela wears a purple sweater with daisies on it, so does Ruby. Fortunately Ruby's teacher knows what to do. In a time when kids want to fit in, this story stands as an important reminder to be true to yourself!

Practice this Comprehension Strategy-Retelling:
Ruby the Copycat is a great book to practice retelling. After you read the story, let your reader take a turn to tell it to you. Can they remember what is happening on the pages? Do they recognize any words or letters? It's okay if they tell you a completely different story! The desire is to further engage them with the entire book sharing process.

Do this with your child:
After you read Ruby the Copycat talk with your reader about why Ruby may have been copying Angela. Has your reader ever done anything to try to fit in too? Then talk about what makes your reader special and unique. Do they have any fun hobbies, favorite books, special outfits? 

If you're interested in sharing  Ruby the Copycat with your child you can find it from Scholastic here. 

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Late for School

FOR THE WEEKEND share this title with your child. 

Late for School is appropriate for school age children.

Summary:
Late for School is a lyrical adventure Smitty embarks on to make it to school on time. Smitty has never been late to school and black tar, a humongous whale, nor robots from Mars will stop him on his race to beat the school bell. Author Mike Reiss' rhythmic text paired with illustrator Michael Austin's vivid images are an exiting reminder that for some kids, getting to school on time can be quite the adventure!

Practice this Comprehension Strategy-Sequencing:
Late for School is a great book to practice sequencing. Sequencing is putting events in order. After you read flip back through the pages with your child to and try to remember which event came next. Did it rain whole snowmen or did Smitty get swallowed by a whale first. Ask questions like this about the other events in the story as well. By taking a further look into the exciting events of the story your reader will become more engaged and have a more impactful experience overall.

Do this with your child:
After you read Late for School talk with your reader about what other crazy adventures might have gotten in Smitty's way on his race to school. Choose your favorite idea and draw a picture of that extra adventure together!

If you're interested in sharing  Late for School with your child you can find it from Peachtree Publishers here. 

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