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This pocket book is somewhat unique in that each pocket is for a specific piece of children's literature, all of which, of course, are Caldecott Winners. Two of them are also featured in Five in a Row (FIAR) and Before Five in a Row. Several others are top favorite books of ours!
This book covers one pocket each for:
1) The Ox-Cart Man
2) The Snowy Day **(Before Five in a Row)
3) Where the Wild Things Are
4) Tuesday
5) Joseph had a Little Overcoat
6) Always Room for One More
7) Officer Gloria and Buckle
8) Song and Dance Man
9) Owl Moon **(FIAR Vol. 2)
10) Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears
11) Arrow to the Sun
12) About the Caldecott Medal
Each pocket contains interesting information about the illustrator, other books he wrote and/or illustrated, and other awards he has won. There are also several very interesting projects for each book, including art projects that relate to the book and it's art and several other very interesting and worthwhile projects relating to the content of the book. These projects are really exceptional and will definitely enhance your child's enjoyment of each book while also increasing comprehension and understanding.
This book would make a fabulous study of great kid's literature! It is definitely worth adding into your FIAR studies or could stand alone. It would be wonderful to buy or check out one of these books each week and incorporate the activities into your schedule. As with many of the Pockets books, I believe that the materials in here are well-suited for both younger and older children than grades 1-3. In fact, I strongly reccomend getting both volumes to use together. I know that you and your children both will love snuggling up together to enjoy these terrific books, then doing the highly enjoyable projects together.
