The Old Tree is perfect for reading aloud to PreK-1. This book teaches young readers the importance of working together to save our environment. Ruth Brown presents Pigeon Post delivering the mail to The Old Tree asking "Why is there a big X on the tree?" No one seems to know until Captain Crow peers into his telescope and learns what is about to happen... PANDEMONIUM! first .... and then the animals and birds work together to save their beautiful home.
It's the most beautiful tree I have seen this year in any picture book. The characters are likable and lovable... even Mr. Woodpecker who makes a racket remodeling his home ... making several renovations and new additions! Professor Owl seems to get a headache and not only because of noisy Mr. Woodpecker but also because of some other charming characters in this story. If you love birdsand nature the way I do, you will delight in reading this book to your child or class. And dive in a bit deeper... asking the question "why does Maggie Magpie get an official letter? Why doesn't Professor Owl go outside? Who put the Big X on the tree? And the SURPRISE ending is the BEST!
Get your copy of The Old Tree here and read it to your child. Talk about the story and make predictions of what might happen next. Some key questions might be:
- Why is there a Big X on the tree?
- Why does Professor Owl have a headache?
- Why do you think Maggie Magpie received an official letter?
- Who received the Home Improvement Magazine? Why?
- How does Captain Crow find out what the Big X means?
- How many children does Mrs. Rabbit have?
- Who makes all the noise in this story?
- How do the animals and birds work together? What do they make? Why?
FREE reader response pages for the book will help your students write about the characters and the author's message. If you would like more reader response pages for The Old Tree, be sure to check the preview out here.
Listen to The Old Tree on my youtube channel and find other good books to listen to also. Listening to books is so important to young readers as they can learn many reading strategies from more experienced readers. Hearing new words and story situations help them when they sit down to read their own stories.
A List of Reasons Why Reading to Children Is Important:
- Broadens Horizons
- Learn New Vocabulary
- Sharpens Listening Skills
- Instills Good Virtues
- Teaches Life Lessons
- Hearing Rhyme and Rhythm
- Stimulates Imagination
- Learn About the World
- Promotes a Feeling of Well-Being
- Improves Language Skills
- Learning Book Talk
- Engages Learning
- Bonding with Your Child
The Old Tree by Ruth Brown is a perfect book choice to read aloud
when teaching and learning about Earth Day, but it also is very entertaining any day and everyday. Ruth Brown is a masterful and clever writer. I love this book!
when teaching and learning about Earth Day, but it also is very entertaining any day and everyday. Ruth Brown is a masterful and clever writer. I love this book!
Happy Reading
