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The Three Pigs – David Weisner

This version of the classic story “The Three Pigs” is by far my favorite out of all I’ve read. It must have been some other people’s favorite too – it’s a Caldecott winner. We start out the story in the traditionally accepted way, with the first little pig deciding to build his house out of straw, the wolf looking on ravenously. When the house is completed, the wolf comes and says, “Little pig, little pig, let me come in.” To which the pig replies, “Not by the hair of my chinny-chin-chin.” So, of course, the wolf blows. But he doesn’t … Continue reading →

Personalized Story – One Line per Day

This project is a terrific way to stimulate your child’s creativity. Put together a book, using any of the different book or album designs posted in Kids’ crafts. Make a really fancy cover with plenty of embellishments. Illustrate the cover with drawings or photos. Ask your child to come up with a title for the story and display the title prominently on the front cover. Each day thereafter, your little boy or girl will add one line until you both agree the story is finished. Encourage your child to be enthusiastic in penning each line, making each one interesting so … Continue reading →