Re: books for Christmas? - Thanks

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Thanks anyway, we broke up yesterday. I did find an Advent one
about a bear and its journey to Bethlehem. I was surprised how
the kids liked it! I'll certainly look out for those you
mentioned for next year.
Merry Christmas!
Kate

On 12/19/09, 4th wrote:
> Sorry for the late response, but with everything going on, I
> haven't been on here lately. You are probably already out
> for the holidays, so keep these in mind for next year.
>
> A short chapter book is The Best Christmas Pageant Ever.
> It's very funny.
>
> A picture book they seem to love--I read it to my 4th graders
> yesterday--is The Legend of the Candy Cane.
>
> Another one I read on Epiphany is The Other Wise Man.
>
> Most kids this age still enjoy these kinds of books--if the
> story is good, I like them myself. Lots of kids picture
> books really have a higher reading level--they aren't always
> something a very young student could handle alone.
>
>
> On 12/11/09, Kate wrote:
>> Hi,
>> I have moved to 5th grade from 1st this year and would
>> like a more grown up Christmas book to read to the class.
>> They would then maybe write a short summary or some other
>> kind of writing to go along with it. Can anyone give me
>> some ideas on any books that would be suitable?
>> Thanks,
>> Kate

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