Saturday, December 20, 2014

Book of the Week: Mooseltoe


Mooseltoe by: Margie Palatini





Mr. Moose wants everything to be perfect for Christmas and his family is so excited. Moose follows his list so it is all ready before Santa arrives: writing christmas cards, sing, shop til you drop, bake and cook and decorate. He thinks all is just right until the Moose children discover that there is no tree. Mr. Moose tries his hardest to get one before Santa's scheduled visit but they are all sold out. Instead of disappointing his kids. He finds an alternative-himself and his Moosetasche. Fun rhyming text and illustrations makes this one of our favorite holiday books.

Questions:

What is on Mr. Moose's list?
Who is helping Mr. Moose get ready?
What does he do to get the presents ready?
What does he do to wish a happy holiday to neighbors and friends?
Look at Mr. Moose's list, do you see anything missing?
Why can't they get a tree?
What should he do?
How does Mr. Moose feel about his kids if he is willing to be the tree?
Who are the characters?
What is the setting?
Did you like this story why or why not?

Activity Ideas:

Writing

Sequencing and Cause/Effect

Comprehension: Cariboo Game


Additional Resources:

http://www.apples4theteacher.com/holidays/christmas/kids-books/mooseltoe.html

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