15 Wonderful Writing Prompt Mini-Books

Wonderful
15
Writing Prompt
Mini-Books
Reproducible Mini-Books With Instant Prompts and Story Frames
That Invite Kids to Write About Themselves and Create Fun Stories
by Betsy Franco
New York • Toronto • London • Auckland • Sydney

Mexico City • New Delhi • Hong Kong • Buenos Aires
15 Wonderful Writing Prompt Mini-Books © Scholastic Teaching Resources

For the children of
El Carmelo School,
who give me “writing
prompts” every morning
just by being themselves.
Scholastic Inc. grants teachers permission to photocopy the contents of this book for classroom use only. No other part of this
publication may be reproduced in whole or in part, or stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means,
electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without written permission of the publisher. For information
regarding permission, write to Scholastic Inc., 555 Broadway, New York, NY 10012.
Cover design by Josué Castilleja

Cover and interior artwork by Paige Billin-Frye
Interior design by BHG Graphic Designs
ISBN: 0439-26277-1
Copyright © 2001 by Scholastic, Inc.
All rights reserved.
Printed in the U.S.A.
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C o n t e n t s
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Using the Mini-Books in Your Classroom . . . 5
How to Assemble the Mini-Books . . . . . . . . .5
Creating the Mini-Books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
he M i n i – Bo o k s
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My Book About Feelings . . . . . 9 The 100th Day of School . . . . . 41
All About Me . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 The Lonely Giant . . . . . . . . . . 45
The Friendly Monster . . . . . . . 17 My Words of Wisdom . . . . . . 49
I'm Thankful! . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Happy Valentine's Day! . . . . . 53
My Favorite Things . . . . . . . . 25 My Buggy Book . . . . . . . . . . 57
Animal Tales . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 My Dream World . . . . . . . . . . 59
Silly Stories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 My Very Own Folk

and Fairy Tales . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
School Days . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

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I n t ro duct i o n
W
riting will flow freely from children with
15 Wonderful Writing Prompt Mini-Books! These
make-your-own books are fun, engaging, relevant,
and carefully crafted for young writers. As children
complete each of the 15 books in the set, they will be
engaged in writing, reading, oral literacy, and art.
Children will create little books that are so personal and
charming, they will surely become family keepsakes for
years to come! Children will have a variety of writing
experiences:
Some of the mini-books encourage children to write about their feelings,
their families and friends, their favorite things, and their school.
Some awaken children’s imaginations as they write silly stories and tall
tales about such things as babysitting for a gorilla!
In Animal Tales, they describe what it might be like
to swim like a fish or fly like an eagle.
Holidays come into play in the books

Happy Valentine’s Day! and I’m Thankful!
Children are also given a chance to write their

own fairy tales and to write letters to favorite
fairy tale characters. For example, they’ll give a
few helpful suggestions to Goldilocks and
the Big Bad Wolf!

Using the Mini–Books in Your Classroom How to Assemble
the Mini–Books
Depending on ability and developmental level,
children will respond to the prompts in different
ways. Some will answer in one word or sentence, The books have been
while others will take the prompt and “run with it.” designed for ease of
These simple steps will help you and your class get
the most from each book:
assembly. It is best to
assemble the books
1. Explain to children that they will be writing

their very own books and show an assembled
book to the class. Discuss how several authors can
together as a class—you
might assemble and
complete one yourself to
write about the same topic and come up with a
completely different book — this is what keeps use as a model when intro-
libraries and bookstores full! Emphasize that each ducing the book.
child is an author with his or her very own stories
to tell. 1. Copy the pages for books on
2.
standard 8 1/2- by 11-inch
For every book, photocopy the pages for each paper, making the pages
child and model the assembly of the books as double-sided.
children follow your lead (see right).
3.
2. Fold each page in half along
Discuss the title and the topic of each book. the dashed lines.
On pages 6–8, you'll find specific suggestions
for getting started. These introductory brainstorming 3. Place the pages in number
and discussion sessions will clarify the task and order and staple along the
inspire children to write. spine.
4. Go through each book page by page so

children understand what information and
illustrations they will be contributing.
For the smaller mini-books
(see pages 57-60)
1. Copy the page onto
5.
standard 8 1/2- by 11-inch
Give children time to complete and color their paper, making the pages
books. Explain that this is an opportunity to double-sided.
tell about themselves or to use their limitless
imaginations! Encourage them to write as much 2. Cut each sheet into four small
as they can. pages and arrange in number
6.
order. Staple.
Sharing the books is an important final step.
Children will strengthen their oral literacy, and If desired, children can create
the experience will validate their writing attempts as additional protective covers
others listen to their feelings, opinions, and ideas. with construction paper.
Children can share with the whole class, in small
groups, with a partner, or with an older buddy.
Finally, taking the books home helps families
become involved with the growing literacy of their
children.

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C r e at i n B o o k s
g t he Mi n i -
My Book
About Feelings
My Book About Feelings
Children label and elaborate upon different feelings.
Introduce the Book: Have children name as many feeling words as they can. Record their
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contributions on chart paper. You might discuss how children are feeling that day or help them
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recall situations that have made them happy, sad, mad, or scared.
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Make the Book: Help children assemble the book and invite them to write about situations
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All About Me All About Me

Children experience the genre of autobiography.
Introduce the Book: Show children the cover and explain that this type of book is
called an autobiography.
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Make the Book: Let children illustrate and complete each page. Point out
illustrations when they appear, and encourage children to use them spark ideas.
al Book
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The Friendly
The Friendly Monster
Monster Children narrate a full-length piece of fiction.
Introduce the Book: Discuss with children what it might be like to have a pet monster!
What might they name their monster?
Make the Book: Children complete each sentence with their ideas about what the monster
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might do in the various settings, and then color in and add to the illustrations.
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I'm Thankful!
I'm Thankful!
Patterned, predictable text helps children reflect on Thanksgiving.
Introduce the Book: Discuss the meaning of the word “thankful” and have children list things
for which they are thankful. Record responses on chart paper.
Make the Book: Children can color and complete each page. This little book makes a perfect
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Thanksgiving gift for families!

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My Favorite Things
My Favorite
Things Children extend the autobiography experience.
Introduce the Book: Talk about the concept of “favorites.” Ask each child
to name a favorite ice cream flavor, favorite color, and so on.

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Make the Book: Children complete and illustrate or color each page.
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Animal Tales Animal Tales
Children take flights of fancy in an imaginative mini-book.

Introduce the Book: Ask children which animal they would be if they could be any animal,
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and have them explain why.
Make the Book: Children complete sentences and color each page. Explain that the sky’s
the limit and that they can write anything they imagine!
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Silly Stories Silly Stories

Open-ended fictional prompts springboard children into the
worlds of fantasy and tall tales.
Introduce the Book: Brainstorm with the writing prompt on the first page about a child
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who looks at him or herself in the mirror and exclaims, “Oh, no!” Let the class imagine
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what provoked the exclamation.
Make the Book: Point out the dedication page and explain what a dedication is. Page 33
On each page, children use the picture and sentence starters as writing prompts.
School Days School Days
Perfect for open houses, this mini-book invites children to describe

and illustrate their school experience.
Introduce the Book: Ask children what they like to learn, what their favorite places in
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school are, and so on.
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Make the Book: Children complete the sentences and color or illustrate each page. You might
point out page 7, on which they describe a funny thing that happened at school (remind them that Page 37
this should be something that was funny for everyone, not something embarrassing to one child!)
The 100th Day of School

Children enrich their “100th Day of School” experience with this
creative mini-book!
Introduce the Book: Use this book on the 100th day of school. Start by asking questions such
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as: What food would you like to eat 100 of?

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Make the Book: Children color and complete each page. Encourage them to explain their rea-
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sons for their choices. Page 41
The Lonely Giant The Lonely Giant
Children narrate a full short story from beginning to end.

Introduce the Book: Discuss situations in which children feel lonely. Have them speculate as
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to why a giant might be lonely (for instance, he doesn't physically fit anywhere, everyone is
afraid of him, and so on).
Make the Book: Children color in the illustrations on each page and use the writing prompts to by
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complete the story. Point out that the last page is “About the Author,” and help them decide what
information to include about themselves.
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My Words of
My Words of Wisdom
Wisdom
Children take an imaginative trip into both the fairy tale and the
letter-writing genres.
Introduce the Book: Quickly review the story of Cinderella or Rapunzel and together, write a
collaborative letter with suggestions to either character. For instance, children might suggest to
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Rapunzel that she start doing exercises so that she can escape by climbing down the outside of
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Make the Book: Children can compose their own letter on each page and color the illustrations.
On the last page of this book, children can correspond with any character from a favorite story.
Happy Happy Valentine's Day!

Valentine's Day!
Infuse this holiday with literacy by creating colorful, descriptive
valentine books.
Introduce the Book: Discuss the meaning and history of Valentine’s Day. You might also
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share different Valentine’s Day cards with the group.

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Make the Book: Go through the book with the group, pointing out what the children might
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My Buggy Book
My Buggy Book
Children explore a popular, colorful science topic in a non-fiction
mini-book.
Introduce the Book: Have each child contribute one word that comes to mind when they
think of bugs.
Make the Book: Children illustrate and complete each page. Point out the last page, on which
Page 57 they will make up an imaginary bug and describe it.
My Dream World My Dream World

Children describe a world of limitless possibilities.
Introduce the Book: Talk about the concept of a “dream world.” Explain to children that
dreams do not only happen when we’re asleep, but the word can mean “something we really
want to do or have.”
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Make the Book: Children complete and illustrate each page. Help them brainstorm ideas for
Page 59 page 8, on which they make up their own “dream” idea.
My Very Own Folk and Fairy Tales

Children put their own spin on myths, legends, and folk and fairy
k
My Very Own Fol tales with rich and inviting writing prompts.
and Fairy Tales
Introduce the Book: Explain that some stories, such as the one they will write on page
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4 and 6, are called “pourquoi tales,” or stories that explain why things are a certain way.
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Make the Book: So that children get the idea of the mini-book, brainstorm ideas for the first
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My Book
About Feelings
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Here’s what makes me scared:
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___________________________________
___________________________________
___________________________________
___________________________________
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Here’s what makes me happy: Here’s what makes me sad:
___________________________________ ___________________________________
___________________________________ ___________________________________
___________________________________ ___________________________________
___________________________________ ___________________________________
___________________________________ ___________________________________
___________________________________ ___________________________________
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Here’s what makes me laugh And here’s the very best feeling
(it really makes me glad!): that I’ve ever had:
___________________________________ ___________________________________
___________________________________ ___________________________________
___________________________________ ___________________________________
___________________________________ ___________________________________
___________________________________ ___________________________________
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Now I’ve told my feelings

from mad to sad to glad.
And here is one last feeling
that I would like to add:
I feel ____________________
when ____________________
Here’s what
_________________________
makes me mad:
_________________________
___________________________________
_________________________
___________________________________
___________________________________
___________________________________
___________________________________
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All About Me
I like to
___________________________________
___________________________________

___________________________________
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___________________________________
___________________________________
___________________________________
___________________________________
by
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My full name is
Here is a picture of me.
__________________________________. This is what I look like:
___________________________________
I like to be called ___________________________________
___________________________________
__________________________________. ___________________________________
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I have some ideas about what
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If my friend described me, I'd like to be when I grow up:
he or she might say that I was
___________________________________
___________________________________
___________________________________
___________________________________
___________________________________
___________________________________
___________________________________
___________________________________
___________________________________
___________________________________
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If I could change one thing about the
world, I would change ______________
These are the people in my family.
___________________________________ Let me tell you about them:
___________________________________ ___________________________________
___________________________________
The one thing I would never change
about me is _______________________ ___________________________________
___________________________________ ___________________________________
___________________________________ ___________________________________
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The Friendly
Monster

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Monster was afraid of the daylight.
I took its hand and I told it
“________________________________
________________________________
________________________________
________________________________
________________________________” by
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One day, I looked under my bed. There Monster and I made friends and had
was a monster under there, and it was lots of fun in my room. We __________
smiling at me! The monster said,
___________________________________
“_________________________________ ___________________________________
__________________________________ ___________________________________
__________________________________.” ___________________________________
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When we were at recess, all the kids
soon as it walked into the classroom, started laughing because Monster
___________________________________ ___________________________________
___________________________________ ___________________________________
___________________________________ ___________________________________
___________________________________ ___________________________________
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The first person Monster met was
In the classroom, the teacher was
surprised to see Monster __________ ___________________________________ ,
_______________________________ who said, “_________________________
_______________________________. ___________________________________
But my teacher let Monster stay all day! _____________________________________ .”
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I'm Thankful!

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At mealtimes, I'm thankful for
___________________________________
___________________________________
___________________________________
___________________________________
___________________________________ by
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On Thanksgiving, I’m thankful for I'm thankful for my family because
___________________________________ ___________________________________
___________________________________ ___________________________________
___________________________________ ___________________________________
___________________________________ ___________________________________
___________________________________ ___________________________________
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Outside, when I look at nature, I'm thankful I have
I'm thankful for
___________________________________
___________________________________ ___________________________________
___________________________________ ___________________________________
___________________________________ ___________________________________
___________________________________ ___________________________________
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I almost forgot! I'm also thankful for At school, I'm thankful for
___________________________________ ___________________________________
___________________________________ ___________________________________
___________________________________ ___________________________________
___________________________________ ___________________________________
___________________________________ ___________________________________
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My Favorite
Things
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really liked to read:
___________________________________
___________________________________
___________________________________
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This little book is all about me.
It's all about my favorite things and
what I like to do. Here I am in my Here’s a favorite food
favorite place. My favorite place is: I really like to eat:
___________________________________ ___________________________________
___________________________________ ___________________________________
___________________________________ ___________________________________
___________________________________ ___________________________________
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And here’s my favorite pet
if I could have most any sort:

___________________________________
___________________________________
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When I get dressed for school,
___________________________________ here's my favorite thing to wear:
___________________________________ ___________________________________
___________________________________
___________________________________
___________________________________
___________________________________
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And here’s the place I’d visit Let me tell you about my favorite
if I could go anywhere! game or my favorite sport.
___________________________________ ___________________________________
___________________________________ ___________________________________
___________________________________ ___________________________________
___________________________________ ___________________________________
___________________________________ ___________________________________
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Animal Tales

If I were as tiny as an ant, I would
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___________________________________
___________________________________
___________________________________
___________________________________
___________________________________
___________________________________ by
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If I could swim like a fish, I would If I had wings like an eagle, I would
___________________________________ ___________________________________
___________________________________ ___________________________________
___________________________________ ___________________________________
___________________________________ ___________________________________
___________________________________ ___________________________________
___________________________________ ___________________________________
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If I were as big as an If I were as fast as a
__________________________________, __________________________________,
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I would I would
___________________________________ ___________________________________
___________________________________ ___________________________________
___________________________________ ___________________________________
___________________________________ ___________________________________
___________________________________ ___________________________________
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My favorite animal is the __________. If I could climb like a monkey, I would
If I could be like my favorite animal,
I would ___________________________ ___________________________________
___________________________________ ___________________________________
___________________________________ ___________________________________
___________________________________ ___________________________________
___________________________________ ___________________________________
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Silly Stories

On Tuesday, I had to babysit a gorilla.
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What a day! ________________________
___________________________________
___________________________________
___________________________________
___________________________________
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This book is dedicated to
__________________________________,
who makes me laugh. On Monday, I woke up and looked
Here are some silly stories in the mirror. “Oh, no!” I yelled.
to make you laugh! ___________________________________
___________________________________
___________________________________
___________________________________
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___________________________________
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You'll never believe what happened on
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Thursday. A _______________________
came to my birthday party! __________
___________________________________
On Friday, our class took the most
___________________________________ amazing field trip. Believe it or not,
___________________________________ we went to _______________________.
___________________________________
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And on Saturday, the silliest thing of
all happened. I was reading a book
about ____________________________, On Wednesday, a __________________
when suddenly I was inside the book! got loose in our classroom!
Here's what happened:______________ ___________________________________
___________________________________ ___________________________________
___________________________________ ___________________________________
___________________________________ ___________________________________
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___________________________________ ___________________________________
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School Days

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This year I have learned
__________________________________.
I would like to learn
__________________________________
because
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The name of my school is
__________________________________. Every weekday I get ready for school.
I'm in grade First, I ____________________________.
__________________________________. Next, I ____________________________.
Then, I ____________________________.
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A neat field trip we took was One funny thing that happened at
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___________________________________ school was ________________________
___________________________________ ___________________________________
___________________________________ ___________________________________
___________________________________ ___________________________________
___________________________________ ___________________________________
___________________________________ ___________________________________
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My favorite place at school is
_____________________________________
If I were principal for a day, because ___________________________
___________________________________ ___________________________________
___________________________________ ___________________________________
___________________________________ ___________________________________
___________________________________ ___________________________________
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Would you rather live with
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100 ants or 100 butterflies?
___________________________________
Why? _____________________________
___________________________________
___________________________________
___________________________________ by
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If you had 100 dollars,
Happy 100th day of school!
what would you buy?
What would you choose if you could
have 100 of anything? ___________________________________
___________________________________ ___________________________________
___________________________________ ___________________________________
___________________________________ ___________________________________
___________________________________ ___________________________________
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What could you do 100 times that If you had to eat 100 of one sort of
would make you tired or sore? food, what would you choose to eat?
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___________________________________ ___________________________________
___________________________________ ___________________________________
___________________________________ ___________________________________
___________________________________ ___________________________________
___________________________________ ___________________________________
___________________________________ ___________________________________
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If it was your 100th birthday, Would you rather have 100
how would you spend your day? pet snakes or 100 pet dinosaurs?
___________________________________ ___________________________________
___________________________________ ___________________________________
___________________________________ ___________________________________
___________________________________ ___________________________________
___________________________________ ___________________________________
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The Lonely Giant

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Whenever he went to a restaurant,
___________________________________
___________________________________
___________________________________
___________________________________
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Whenever he went to the park,
Once upon a time, there was a very
lonely giant. He was lonely because ___________________________________
___________________________________ ___________________________________
___________________________________ ___________________________________
___________________________________ ___________________________________
___________________________________ ___________________________________
___________________________________ ___________________________________
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Then one day, ______________________ From that day on, __________________
___________________________________ ___________________________________
___________________________________ ___________________________________
___________________________________ ___________________________________
___________________________________ ___________________________________
___________________________________ ___________________________________
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About the Author: The giant was so sad. He said to
___________________________________ himself, ___________________________
___________________________________ ___________________________________
___________________________________ ___________________________________
___________________________________ ___________________________________
___________________________________ ___________________________________
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My Words of
Wisdom
Dear Big Bad Wolf,

Everyone thinks you're the bad guy.

Here's what you could do to have
more friends: _______________________
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___________________________________
___________________________________
___________________________________
___________________________________
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Dear Cinderella, Dear Goldilocks,
I see you are very sad. Here’s what I have some suggestions for you.
you should do: _____________________ ___________________________________
___________________________________ ___________________________________
___________________________________ ___________________________________
___________________________________ ___________________________________
___________________________________ ___________________________________
___________________________________ ___________________________________
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Dear Little Red Riding Hood, Dear Jack,
If I were you, I would _______________ If I were you, I would _______________
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___________________________________ ___________________________________
___________________________________ ___________________________________
___________________________________ ___________________________________
___________________________________ ___________________________________
___________________________________ ___________________________________
___________________________________ ___________________________________
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Dear _____________________, Dear Hansel and Gretel,
Next time you're lost in the woods,
___________________________________
___________________________________ ___________________________________
___________________________________ ___________________________________
___________________________________ ___________________________________
___________________________________ ___________________________________
___________________________________ ___________________________________
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Happy
Valentine's Day!

And I love
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___________________________________
because ____________________________
___________________________________
___________________________________
___________________________________
___________________________________ by
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I love my __________________________
because ___________________________
___________________________________
___________________________________
___________________________________
___________________________________
Happy ___________________________________
Valentine's
Day!
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One of my favorite people in the whole
world is __________________, because
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___________________________________
___________________________________
___________________________________
___________________________________
Look at what I wrote
on these candy hearts!
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I want to send a valentine to my

friend
________________________________.
My friend is special because
The best thing about Valentine's Day is ________________________________
___________________________________ ________________________________
___________________________________ ________________________________
___________________________________ ________________________________
___________________________________ ________________________________
___________________________________ ________________________________
___________________________________
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Which bug Which bug would make
really bugs you? a pretty good pet?
____________________ ____________________
Why? ________________ Why? ________________
_____________________ _____________________
_____________________ _____________________
_____________________ _____________________
_____________________ _____________________
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My Buggy Book
by
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If you could be any bug, Color this bug from its
which bug would you head to its toes.
be?
_____________________
Why? ________________
_____________________
_____________________
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Which of these bugs Now describe a bug

have you seen outside? that nobody knows!
This bug _____________
_____________________
_____________________
_____________________
_____________________
_____________________
_____________________
_____________________
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The best thing in my The book character I
dream bedroom would be would be friends with is
_____________________. _____________________.
It would be fun to have
it because ____________ We would ___________
_____________________ _____________________
_____________________ _____________________
_____________________ _____________________
_____________________ _____________________
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One last thing! In my My Dream World

dream world, I would
_____________________
_____________________
_____________________
_____________________
_____________________
_____________________
by
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My dream pet would On my dream
be a _________________. vacation I would go to
____________________.
It would ______________
_____________________ I would ______________
_____________________ ____________________
_____________________ ____________________
_____________________ ____________________
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In my dream world, At my dream school,

I would be ___________
____________________
years old. Then I could
____________________
_____________________
____________________
_____________________
____________________
_____________________
____________________
____________________
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My Very Own

Folk and
Did you ever wonder why the elephant
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has such a long trunk? The elephant Fairy Tales
started out with a very small nose, but
___________________________________
___________________________________
___________________________________
___________________________________
___________________________________ by
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Once upon a time, there was a little girl

who helped a frog that was stuck in the Once upon a time, there was a boy
mud. The frog turned out to be a magic who drank his orange juice and then
frog, and it gave her three wishes! turned invisible!
___________________________________ ___________________________________
___________________________________ ___________________________________
___________________________________ ___________________________________
___________________________________ ___________________________________
___________________________________ ___________________________________
___________________________________ ___________________________________
___________________________________ ___________________________________
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Do you know why the leopard has About the Author
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spots? It’s because __________________ ___________________________________
___________________________________ ___________________________________
___________________________________ ___________________________________
___________________________________ ___________________________________
___________________________________ ___________________________________
___________________________________ ___________________________________
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Once upon a time, there was a boy

who wished he had some brothers
and sisters. Instead, he woke up one
morning to find twelve elves in his
room! He said, _____________________
___________________________________
___________________________________
___________________________________
___________________________________
___________________________________
___________________________________
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All About Me . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 The Lonely Giant . . . . . . . . . . 45

The Friendly Monster . . . . . . . 17 My Words of Wisdom . . . . . . 49

I'm Thankful! . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Happy Valentine's Day! . . . . . 53

My Favorite Things . . . . . . . . 25 My Buggy Book . . . . . . . . . . 57

Animal Tales . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 My Dream World . . . . . . . . . . 59

Silly Stories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 My Very Own Folk

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Holidays come into play in the books

Children are also given a chance to write their

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1. Explain to children that they will be writing

4. Go through each book page by page so

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All About Me All About Me

Thanksgiving gift for families!

to name a favorite ice cream flavor, favorite color, and so on.

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Children take flights of fancy in an imaginative mini-book.

Silly Stories Silly Stories

School Days School Days

Perfect for open houses, this mini-book invites children to describe

The 100th Day of School

as: What food would you like to eat 100 of?

sons for their choices. Page 41

The Lonely Giant The Lonely Giant

Children narrate a full short story from beginning to end.

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Happy Happy Valentine's Day!

share different Valentine’s Day cards with the group.

My Dream World My Dream World

My Very Own Folk and Fairy Tales

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Now I’ve told my feelings

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really liked to read:

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came to my birthday party! __________

___________________________________ we went to _______________________.

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I would like to learn

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Dear Big Bad Wolf,

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world is __________________, because

I want to send a valentine to my

Why? ________________ Why? ________________

Which of these bugs Now describe a bug

One last thing! In my My Dream World

_____________________ I would ______________

In my dream world, At my dream school,

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Once upon a time, there was a little girl

Once upon a time, there was a boy

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_____________ we went to _.

Why? Why?

_______ I would