ClassX Video Lessons Youtube Channel Awnie's House ???? Kids Book Read Aloud: COUSINS by Marnie Reynolds-Bourque
Hi there, my fun-loving friends! It’s Annie here, and I’m so happy you’re joining me to read a story today. Are you ready for some fun? Let’s dive into a wonderful book called “Cousins,” written and illustrated by Marnie Reynolds Bork.
Do you know what cousins are? Cousins are special friends who are part of your family. They can be your first best friends and stay your best friends forever! You might see your cousins at holiday parties, picnics, and birthday celebrations. Sometimes, you even get to go on trips with them!
Now, you might wonder how cousins are related to you. Well, it’s because your mom or dad has a brother or sister, or maybe your grandparents have brothers or sisters. Sometimes, your parents are such good friends with someone that their kids become your cousins too!
Cousins can live close by or far away. They might live in the same town as you, or they might live in different parts of the world. Where do your cousins live? No matter where they are, cousins are always special to have.
Whether you have one cousin or many, they are forever friends. They are always there to share fun times and make happy memories with you.
At the end of the book, there’s a fun page where you can draw your family tree. You can add all your cousins and see how everyone is connected. Isn’t that exciting?
I hope you enjoyed our story about cousins today. Remember, cousins are a wonderful part of our families. Thanks for reading with me, and I can’t wait to see you next time!
Create Your Own Family Tree: Gather some paper, crayons, and markers. Draw a big tree on the paper and label it “My Family Tree.” Ask your parents or guardians to help you write the names of your family members, including your cousins, on the branches. You can even draw little pictures of them! This will help you see how everyone is connected and understand the concept of family relationships better.
Cousin Connection Game: Think about your cousins and where they live. With the help of a globe or a map, find the places where your cousins live. Use stickers or markers to mark those places. This activity will help you learn about different locations and how families can be spread out across the world. Discuss with your family how you can stay connected with your cousins, even if they live far away.
Memory Sharing Time: Gather with your family and share your favorite memories with your cousins. You can draw a picture of a fun time you had with them or write a short story about it. Sharing these memories will help you appreciate the special bond you have with your cousins and understand why they are forever friends.
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Hello, my fun-loving reading friends! It’s Annie. I’m so glad you came to read with me. If you want to learn more about my channel, where to contact me, or how to find merchandise, check out anishouse.com.
Alright, are you ready for a story? I just got back from a really fun week at cousin camp, where every year my daughter-in-law puts on the most wonderful camp for all of my grandkids. I thought, who better to read our book today? It’s called “Cousins.” If you have a copy, go get it so you can read along with us!
“Cousins,” written and illustrated by Marnie Reynolds Bork.
Everyone has cousins. A cousin can be your first best friend and remain your best friend for life. Cousins are at holiday celebrations, picnics, and birthday parties. Sometimes you’re lucky to go on trips with them too.
But how are cousins related? Sometimes it’s because your parents have a sibling or your grandparents have siblings, and sometimes it’s because your parents are the best of friends. Sometimes cousins grow up and move far away, and sometimes they live all over the world. Where do your cousins live?
No matter how far apart they are, cousins are wonderful to have. Whether it’s one or twenty, a cousin is a forever friend.
The end.
At the back of the book, there’s a page where you can fill in your family tree. Whether you have one cousin or dozens, cousins can be a really fun and important part of our families. I hope you enjoyed our story today. See you next time!
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