BUYING ADVISORY: EL (K-3) - ESSENTIAL
AUDIENCE APPEAL: HIGH
Alfonzo is pleased with his new coat and others take notice as he walks down the street. When he passes a pond he notices some frogs that need help and the cuffs of his jacket are just right for making a boat to help them. When he sees a cat with a hurt tail, the hem of his coat is perfect as a bandage. This continues until he has no coat. But not to worry, all his new friends come to the rescue when the night gets cold and make him a beautiful sweater.
This hits all the right notes for me - text that is smooth to read, likable characters, and a good message. The rhythm and rhyming in this book is perfection, making it an ideal book to read aloud. The moral of the story is also pretty clear and easy for young readers to access. I think this would be a great book to then discuss whether students believe it is true that when you help others, good things will come back to you.
Jen Wecker, HS English Teacher
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