Kendall Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 In the spring, over the course of 6 weeks or so, I read different versions of the Three Little Pigs. We made a chart comparing them. They all liked this (age 4 through 12) and even my 14 year old got in on some of the discussions. I'd like to do this again, but I want to use books with a similar theme rather than just retellings of the same story. I'm open to any ideas for themes, but specifically I would also like titles of books that show family members(or maybe friends also) sacrificing for others. Such as A Chair for my Mother. We read a picture book once about family members helping one daughter go to high school or maybe it was college. I can't remember the title. Dogger by Hughes would be another. If any picture book, or maybe even a short chapter book, comes to mind please share! Thanks, Kendall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Targhee Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 The Very Cranky Bear (animals, not family members, but one sacrifices for the comfort of all). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellen Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 Leah's Pony has to be on your list. It has sacrifice from the little girl and her sacrifice inspires the neighbors to sacrifice as well. It's a short picture book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morosophe Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 The Giving Tree, by Shel Silverstein. (Ugh, I hate that book.) It certainly fits the theme. The Gift of the Magi, by O. Henry. (It's probably his best-known work.) This one is apparently available in several picture book versions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aurelia Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 The Legend of the Bluebonnet is about an orphaned Commanche girl that sacrifices her most beloved possession to save her tribe from drought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kendall Posted October 29, 2012 Author Share Posted October 29, 2012 Thank you everyone! Keep the titles coming. I'll compile a list when the thread dies and post it in one message. I love the idea of the short story; that would add challenging text for my 7th grader. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChicoryChick Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 The Light of Christmas (the sacrifice is for a stranger not a family member) ) Also I have to ask, last spring did you read "The Three Little Wolves and the BIg Bad Pig". It is prettty funny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsH Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 I second the Giving Tree, and would also consider adding The Quiltmaker's Gift, though it's not about a family, this amazing quilter teaches a king the value of generosity. Miss Rumphius also comes to mind, though it's less about her sacrifice and more about her joy of making the world more beautiful. Enjoy, I'll be curious to hear what you end up doing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aurelia Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 Oh, I just remembered A New Coat for Anna. Anna's mother barters some of their possessions to get her a much needed new coat when they don't have the money to buy one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momto2Cs Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 Perhaps this link will help... Childrens' Books for Teaching Service Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morosophe Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 I love the idea of the short story; that would add challenging text for my 7th grader. Assuming you're talking about the O. Henry, I was actually thinking about your middle schooler when I put that in. I meant to put that in my post, but real-life events intruded, so I just posted the books themselves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kendall Posted October 30, 2012 Author Share Posted October 30, 2012 I don't think we did read the Three Little Wolves and the Big Bad Pig, but I'll check it out this week. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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