Title: The Grouchy Ladybug
Author: Eric Carle
Genre: Fiction
Age: 5-10
Summary: This is the story of a grouchy ladybug who does not like to share. He asks other insects if they want to fight, but then tells them they are too small. Each time the animals get bigger and bigger until he gets to a whale. The whale hit him with his tail sending the ladybug where he started from. A nice ladybug offered him food and he accepted because he was so hungry. He then decided to be nice to everyone.
Theme/ Skill: Everyone needs to learn to share.
Pre-reading activity: What is sharing? Why do we share? Who do we share with? Imagine that you are holding a small animal in your hands. Now a big one, What do your hands look like?
Post-reading activity: Would you share your food with someone? Why or why not? Would it be the right thing to do? Put the pictures of the animals in order according to their size.
Overall I think this is a great conversation starter about sharing for little kids. The pictures are great and students will get the message that goes along with it.
What a classic book! Children love Eric Carle's images and the book teaches an important lesson for young readers! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteEric Carle was born in Syracuse? I had no idea! I love Eric Carle books! They are always so cute! They are simple, with great illustrations, and theres always something to learn from them! Somehow I have never seen The Grouchy Ladybug. I definately want to go and get it for my home library now! My daughter loves ladybugs, and as a toddler she can always learn a little more about sharing! This would be a great lesson for young children!! Love it!
ReplyDeletei love the story. it's so nice
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