Old and New Storybooks

today’s children storybook summary is Dear Substitute By Liz Garton Scanlon and Audrey Vernick Illustrated by Chris Raschka The takeaway : When teachers must miss a day at school, a substitute takes over. But the sub cannot replace the beloved teacher and the class grows anxious. This book shows exactly what children feel when their teacher is gone for the day and helps them get through the day and even enjoy it.

today’s children storybook summary is Samurai Scarecrow, A Very Ninja Halloween By Rubin Pingk The takeaway: If you don’t treat someone with kindness, you may get “tricked” by them (or don’t be mean to your baby sister!) – A perfect example of the Halloween trick or treat, applied to human behavior –

today’s children storybook summary is The Funeral By Matt James The takeaway : Through the eyes of a child, a funeral is not an ordinary day. There are many unfamiliar places, people's behavior is sober, and the whole day has an unexplained solemnity to it. But the best part of the day is when you get together with your family, thus making it comfortable and welcoming.