One of the books we have been reading for the past two weeks is Turtle Splash!: Countdown at the Pond
by Cathryn Falwell (who also wrote Word Wizard). I think I first found out about the books on Mouse Grows, Mouse Learns.
by Cathryn Falwell (who also wrote Word Wizard). I think I first found out about the books on Mouse Grows, Mouse Learns.
It's a beautifully illustrated rhyming countdown from 10. Cathryn Falwell uses alliteration like "squirrels scamper,"and many sound verbs, like "rustles," and "crunch." I love her specific choice of words like "turtles lounging," instead of "resting", or "startled by a bullfrog" rather than "frightened." It's one beautiful and lyrical poem that sounds good to the ears.
After reading Turtle Splash!: Countdown at the Pond, Bear and I came up with our own countdown activity changing the words from Five Green and Speckled Frogs.
, Bear and I came up with our own countdown activity changing the words from Five Green and Speckled Frogs.10 penguins, oh so small
sitting on an iceberg wall
eating the most delicious fish, yum yum
one penguin slid with glee
he shouted out Yippee!
Then there were 9 penguins, oh so small.
Of course, we acted this out with the penguins from the Penguin Toob.
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Oh! This is so clever! JC would love this! What a great idea to change the words to fit the penguins. I might have to try coming up with variations as well. Very creative!
ReplyDeleteWe own and love Turtle Splash. I love your activity!
ReplyDeleteWe love Turtle Splash here too, and the penguin version is way too cute!
ReplyDeleteVery creative! I really liked Turtle Splash, but Anna was indifferent to it - she is not as much into animal world as Bear. I loved your version of Speckled Frogs - so cute.
ReplyDeleteThe penguins are so cute - nice way to make a story come to life!
ReplyDeleteDelighted to see TURTLE SPLASH inspiring you and your child! Hooray!
ReplyDeleteThank you.
Cathryn Falwell
Oh, I love it when authors comment on blogs! It's so much fun for the kids to see they are real people :)
ReplyDeleteI love it too when authors visit. Thanks Cathryn for stopping by.
ReplyDeleteThat penguin rhyme is not the only rhyme we've come up with for countdowns. I probably have a rhyme for each set of plastic animals!
We have this book out from the library right now too! It's great to see that Mouse Grows, Mouse Learns inspires so many people! I love your song, I'll be sure to share it with my kiddos.
ReplyDeleteI remember reading this book to Kiddo! It's so fun and now I can read it again soon to my youngest. Funny how that works. :)
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