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Finn is in a bad mood and doesn't want to talk with his grandpa. Grandpa suggests they go for a walk even if Finn wants to stay hidden under his blanket. As they walk in the forest, Grandpa explains that what we see isn't all that is going on; we must think of what's beneath. Trees have roots growing under the ground; plants and animals have things going on inside them. Finn learns that people too are more than their outside appearances, and that Grandpa really could know just how he feels.
Beneath is a fantastic follow-up to Doerrfeld's The Rabbit Listened. This would be wonderful to use for a science discussion and/or an SEL discussion. It would make a great read-aloud, though kids might not initially gravitate to it. I really love the message that we have to look deeper to understand what is really going on. Finn and his grandpa are illustrated as white.
Rachel, Elementary School Librarian
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