by Doreen Cronin, illustrated by Betsy Lewin (2000)
2001 Caldecott Honor Book
As an adult reading this I see the complexities of labor disputes and corrupt middle men (or ducks, as the case may be), as well as the power of negotiation. I think kids will take away a less convoluted interpretation, but will surely understand the power of words -- and strikes -- as peaceful modes of protest. The illustrations are hilarious and fit nicely with the story, bright and fun. The animals are surprisingly animal-like, as well, without an unnecessary amount of anthropomorphism to go with their uncanny typing and persuasive abilities.
I first heard this read to a Kindergarten class as a fun read-along/choral reading piece during read aloud. The kids loved to repeat the clicks, clacks and moos along with the teacher - and loved to laugh at the concept of animals writing for their ability to have electric blankets. There is a reader's theater script available online. I would definitely use this as a read-aloud for younger children. I would love to see the kind of discussions it would bring about.
2001 Caldecott Honor Book
As an adult reading this I see the complexities of labor disputes and corrupt middle men (or ducks, as the case may be), as well as the power of negotiation. I think kids will take away a less convoluted interpretation, but will surely understand the power of words -- and strikes -- as peaceful modes of protest. The illustrations are hilarious and fit nicely with the story, bright and fun. The animals are surprisingly animal-like, as well, without an unnecessary amount of anthropomorphism to go with their uncanny typing and persuasive abilities.
I first heard this read to a Kindergarten class as a fun read-along/choral reading piece during read aloud. The kids loved to repeat the clicks, clacks and moos along with the teacher - and loved to laugh at the concept of animals writing for their ability to have electric blankets. There is a reader's theater script available online. I would definitely use this as a read-aloud for younger children. I would love to see the kind of discussions it would bring about.
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