What Will I Do Without You?
Written by: Sally Grindley
Illustrated by: Penny Dann
Published by Kingfisher, 1999
Picture Book, Animal Fantasy K-2
Summary: When Jefferson Bear has to leave his friend, Figgy Twosocks the fox(his two front brown legs look like they have white socks on them), Figgy is very sad. She does not understand why Jefferson Bear has to go into hibernation. When winter arrives, Jefferson Bear hugs Figgy tightly and disappears into his cave. The snow soon arrives and Figgy wants to play with Jefferson Bear and she misses him greatly! She tries to play with her brothers, but they tease her, throwing snowballs. When Figgy builds a snow bear to remind her of Jefferson Bear, her brothers throw snowballs at the snowbear. Hoptail the squirrel brightens Figgy’s spirits when he asks Figgy to help her find the places she hid her nuts in the fall. They became great friends, playing the snow together each day. Hoptail even helped Figgy rebuild the snow bear, which they went to see at the end of each day. As the winter snow melts away, the spring season appears and Jefferson Bear emerges from his hibernation. He is very happy to meet Hoptail and can’t wait to about what all Figgy did without him during the hibernation.
Response: This book is absolutely adorable! The characters of Figgy, Jefferson Bear, and Hoptail are smiley and snuggly. I believe that students would greatly enjoy this book, for I greatly enjoyed reading it and looking at the inviting illustrations. The book cover will no doubt catch student’s attention. Snowflakes surround the picture of Jefferson Bear and Figgy. The bear is smiling while fox is not. They will wonder why fox is frowning! The illustrations support the text. They convey what Figgy is feeling as well as convey her playful character. The text will hold students attention while the text is read, for they are very detailed.
This is a good book to read at “circle time” with kindergarten or first grade students. Some students can relate to Figgy when she is being teased by her brothers! Students will also realize how fun and exciting it is to make a new friend.
Teaching Ideas: Students can be taught about hibernation, bears, foxes, and the season of winter. While this book may not give detail information about these facts, this book may serve as an introduction to these concepts. Also, through Figgy, students can learn about importance of making new friends! It is fun and exciting to play with others and learn about their interests.
Written by: Sally Grindley
Illustrated by: Penny Dann
Published by Kingfisher, 1999
Picture Book, Animal Fantasy K-2
Summary: When Jefferson Bear has to leave his friend, Figgy Twosocks the fox(his two front brown legs look like they have white socks on them), Figgy is very sad. She does not understand why Jefferson Bear has to go into hibernation. When winter arrives, Jefferson Bear hugs Figgy tightly and disappears into his cave. The snow soon arrives and Figgy wants to play with Jefferson Bear and she misses him greatly! She tries to play with her brothers, but they tease her, throwing snowballs. When Figgy builds a snow bear to remind her of Jefferson Bear, her brothers throw snowballs at the snowbear. Hoptail the squirrel brightens Figgy’s spirits when he asks Figgy to help her find the places she hid her nuts in the fall. They became great friends, playing the snow together each day. Hoptail even helped Figgy rebuild the snow bear, which they went to see at the end of each day. As the winter snow melts away, the spring season appears and Jefferson Bear emerges from his hibernation. He is very happy to meet Hoptail and can’t wait to about what all Figgy did without him during the hibernation.
Response: This book is absolutely adorable! The characters of Figgy, Jefferson Bear, and Hoptail are smiley and snuggly. I believe that students would greatly enjoy this book, for I greatly enjoyed reading it and looking at the inviting illustrations. The book cover will no doubt catch student’s attention. Snowflakes surround the picture of Jefferson Bear and Figgy. The bear is smiling while fox is not. They will wonder why fox is frowning! The illustrations support the text. They convey what Figgy is feeling as well as convey her playful character. The text will hold students attention while the text is read, for they are very detailed.
This is a good book to read at “circle time” with kindergarten or first grade students. Some students can relate to Figgy when she is being teased by her brothers! Students will also realize how fun and exciting it is to make a new friend.
Teaching Ideas: Students can be taught about hibernation, bears, foxes, and the season of winter. While this book may not give detail information about these facts, this book may serve as an introduction to these concepts. Also, through Figgy, students can learn about importance of making new friends! It is fun and exciting to play with others and learn about their interests.
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