Today, we will take a break from our review of the One Small Square Series to review The Lonely Scarecrow
in'shaa Allaah.This book is a wonderful choice for read-aloud time because the story lends itself to discussions about treating others kindly. In this story, a scarecrow longs to be friends with the animals that live in the field in which he stands, but the animals are afraid to approach him because of his looks. They do not realize that the scarecrow is kind and even though he looks menacing and scary, he is not.
There are so many concepts that this book can help children discuss and understand: compassion and tolerance are two, and you can also teach character analysis with this book.
Here is what Amzon.com has to say about The Lonely Scarecrow
: A kindly scarecrow wants to be friends with the birds and animals that
play at the edge of his wheat field, but they are afraid of him because
of his clothing and "his beady eyes, his crooked nose, and his jagged
metal mouth." Many animals watch him, but none dare to approach him. As
winter arrives, the creatures run home to their burrows and nests. Then
one night, snow falls and turns the scarecrow into a jolly snowman, and
the animals play with him. Though he is happy now, he worries that when
the snow melts, he will be alone again. But his fears are unfounded; the
animals are surprised to learn his true identity, but they love him
just the same. How would you use this book in your home-classroom/ traditional classroom?
Until the next book in'shaa Allaah...
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