Friday afternoon I gathered some of my students around me for a mini-lesson. They were confused – it was study hall time. Any students who weren’t in chorus were hanging out in my room. This was not time for a mini-lesson. Then, I shared a secret. A sequel to Little Elliot, Big City would be coming out on October 6th. They got excited for a moment. They know Little Elliot well. The book was in our Mock Caldecott unit. They love that little elephant and her friend, Mouse. When I shared it was too early even for an ARC, there were groans. Then the big news… I was going to reveal the cover on my blog (and so were a few friends) so I had a copy of the ARC on my computer! Excitement ran through the room. I told my students I wanted them to experience the book and, if they felt like it, share their reactions with me. I would select a few to run on my blog with the cover reveal. Here are my students’ thoughts about the upcoming picture book, Little Elliot, Big Family.
“This book
showed lots of friendship and lots of kindness. Overall, this book is amazing.”
– Cooper M
“Elliot was
lonely, but Mouse took her in.” - Jacob H
“I like how
it started out sad, but then Mouse accepted her into his family.” – Ben C
“I loved
this book because Mouse showed friendship when Elliot was lonely.” – Tyler H
“I liked
seeing what Mouse’s house looked like in the attic and how the mice used what
they found for furniture.” – Jackson G
“I loved
the illustrations, they were great. It was sad how Elliot missed her family. She
was so alone. Then she ran into mouse and he brought her to his reunion. Elliot
realized she did have a family after all.” Raegan Y
“ ‘I missed
you,’ said Mouse – I love the theme of friendship. Mouse is such a good friend
to Elliot.” – Halle K
“I loved
this book! It’s so cute and the pictures are so bright and detailed.” – Dylan G
“I love how
Elliot thought that she didn’t have a family, but then Mouse gave her one.” –
Peyton H
“Sad,
sadder, crying, happy!” – Ed M (Stages of emotion in Little Elliot, Big Family)
Here is the beautiful cover to Little Elliot, Big Family
Here is the beautiful cover to Little Elliot, Big Family
And here is an exclusive image from the book - and a part that we loved!
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