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Writing Connection
Explain to children that they will write about what it would be like to be their favorite animal. They will write how their skeleton would be different and how they would move around. They will answer these questions:
Would there be anything that they would be able to do as that animal that they aren’t able to do in their human body?
Would it be harder or easier to get around?
Science Connection
This book lends itself to talking about the different body parts that the animals in the book have. Some of the vocabulary will be new for children, but it will be a great introduction to the varying body types that different classes of animals have, which children will learn in their upcoming years of education.
Reading Independently
Have children read the book independently or with a partner. You can also encourage them to read other books of their choice at the appropriate level.
Home Connection
Send the book home with children to read with a family member. Have them tell the names of the animals to the person they read the book to. They will also tell the person which is their favorite of all the animals in the book, and why.
Assessment
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