Day 4. The Jolly Postman or Other People's Letters

Book 11

Oh my! This book is going to get destroyed!

Is it wrong that that's the first thought that comes to my mind when I read this book? It's such a great story about a postman delivering mail to our favorite nursery rhyme characters. But it has take-out-and-read features including letters, advertisements, and invitations that I have to assume are only in place because the book has not yet been read. And yet, I simply cannot wait to show this to a child because I am positive that he or she will revel in the wonder of pulling the first letter from the envelope.

Day 2. Previously

Book 7

Begin at the conclusion of your favorite fairy tales and nursery rhymes and then work your way backwards. What results is some unexpected story crossovers and a sound commanding of the word previously. Much like rewinding a day, this original take on a fractured fairy tale is a really enjoyable read aloud and one that I look forward to sharing with our students.