THANKSGIVING

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Yesterday at story hour we had a conversation about what we're thankful for. There were a lot of great answers! But you know what we're thankful for? Our great patrons! Just a reminder to all our story hour goers, we will not have story hour next week on 11/21. Don't forget to join us for the last story hour of this session on 11/28, it's going to be extra special! #maryebartlettlibrary #meblibyouth #meblibnh #brentwoodlibrarynh #brentwoodnh #meblibnhphotogallery #storyhour #storytime #thankful #readaloud #earlyliteracy

A post shared by Mary E. Bartlett Library (@brentwoodbooks) on Nov 15, 2018 at 7:18am PST

Books Shared:

The Great Thanksgiving Food Fight
Michael G. Lewis

There Was an Old Lady
Who Swallowed Some Leaves!
Lucille Colandro

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Literacy Tip:

Every time you re-read a book to a child, you and your child will discover new things.  It might be something in a picture, or a joke you missed the first time around.  In The Great Thanksgiving Food Fight, the names of author Michael G. Lewis' children and wife are hidden throughout the book, along with some other little notes.  On subsequent readings of There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed Some Leaves!, encourage your child to remember the sequence of events by following the pictures.

Extension Activities

1. Create a list of things to be thankful for.
2. Create your own zany "There Was an Old Lady" story.
3. Talk about your favorite fall/Thanksgiving traditions.

Other Fun Ideas to Try: