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I’m the Buffalo Fluffalo
I heave and I huffalo
Leave me alone because
I’ve had enuffalo.
Buffalo Fluffalo arrives on the scene puffed up with self-importance. Stomping around and raising billows of dust, Buffalo Fluffalo proclaims his superiority to the other creatures—the ram, the prairie dog, and the crow—who just want to be his friend. So Buffalo Fluffalo, who has had enuffalo, heads off to grumble to himself. Suddenly, a rain shower pours down from the clouds and—what’s this? All of his fluffalo is a soggy mess! There Fluffalo stands, a drenched pip-squeak without his disguise. The other animals, who could see through Fluffalo’s bravado from the start, circle around to comfort him. As prairie dog says with a smile in his eyes, You’re great how you are, no matter your size.
Your task as your read the book-Draw a Picture or Write a Sentence
Dear Families,
This summer, your child will be given the Buffalo Fluffalo book by Bess Kalb to have you read with them. As part of their summer reading, students will be asked to draw a picture or write a sentence or two about what they learned from the story and explain why.
Families can talk about Buffalo Fluffalo and think about why Buffalo might want to act so gruff, even like a bully.
Project Directions
OPTION ONE:
Do you know anyone like that?
If so, how does that behavior make you feel?
Draw a picture of this feeling and show what you would do to make it feel better.
OPTION TWO:
In the beginning of the story, Buffalo Fluffalo is gruff, but by the end he is changed.
Some say that it takes courage to change. What do you think?
Draw a picture of a behavior that you have changed and be able to explain why you needed to change that behavior.
We encourage you to support your child with these activities in a fun, relaxed way.
Due Date: September 2, 2026
This does not need to be fancy.
Please allow your child to take the lead.
We look forward to hearing how your child decides what they like and why as we begin our new school year together.
Andrese Howard, M.Ed | Secondary Literacy Specialist
Curriculum & Instruction Department
Warrensville Heights City School District
E: andrese.howard@whcsd.org
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