"The Tale of Peter Rabbit" by Beatrix Potter

This week instead of listening to me read, I wanted to share a beloved actress read a story in which she starred when the story came to the big screen. The website www.storylineonline.net has a host of celebrities reading various books for kids of all ages. Follow the link below to view Rose Byrne read "The Tale of Peter Rabbit" online!

https://www.storylineonline.net/books/peter-rabbit/

For a few followup activities, including an ebook of the tale, visit Literacy Central:

https://www.rif.org/literacy-central/book/tale-peter-rabbit

"Brer Rabbit" by: Joel Chandler Harris

Today we have a very special guest reader! I'm so excited to share a video made by the one and only, Greg Arnold. He's reading a classic tale by Joel Chandler Harris called "Brer Rabbit." This is one story in a collection about lots of brer animals: Brer Rabbit, Brer Bear, and Brer Fox just to name a few. I hope you enjoy this sweet tale of friendship and lessons learned about how always to do the right thing.

Thanks again, Greg, for sharing a story with us!

Check out Literacy Central once more for some fun activities over this story, too.

https://www.rif.org/literacy-central/book/tales-uncle-remus-adventures-brer-rabbit

First Chapter Friday

Where is the Grand Canyon? by Jim O'Connor

Learn all about one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World in this exciting illustrated novel! Have you ever been to the Grand Canyon? I haven't, but it seems like a majestic place to visit. Watch the video for a preview of the book and then click on the links for more information to the book and the landmark.

Visit the Who Head Quarters for the entire collection of the Who Is/Who Was/Where Is/What Is series. You can complete online activities, print out sheets for at-home work or even purchase a book if you are interested!

http://www.whowasbookseries.com/

Would you like the visit the Grand Canyon, but you're at home? No problem! Visit the site below for a virtual hike. Be careful!

https://www.usgs.gov/science-support/osqi/yes/national-parks/phantom-ranch-tour