ClassX Video Lessons Youtube Channel Awnie's House ???? Kids Book Read Aloud: TOO MUCH GLUE by Jason Lefebvre and Zac Retz
Hello, my favorite reading friends! It’s Annie. Welcome to my house! Are you ready for a fun story? Today, we’re going to meet a kid named Maddie who really loves glue. At home, Maddie and his dad make all sorts of things with glue, like glasses, mustaches, and even bouncy balls! But at school, Maddie’s teacher warns him that too much glue never dries. Do you think Maddie will learn his lesson? Let’s find out as we read “Too Much Glue.” If you have a copy of the book, go get it so you can read along with me!
Our teacher always tells us that too much glue never dries. She reminds us to use glue carefully and warns Maddie about using too much. But Maddie and his dad love glue! They make all sorts of fun things at home, and even Maddie’s mom helps out.
One day in class, Maddie finds the fullest bottles of glue. He tips them over and squeezes. Glue squishes out and covers everything. Sequins and googly eyes float around in the sticky mess. Then, Maddie does something silly—he jumps onto the table and rolls around in the glue!
When Maddie tries to get up, he can’t! He’s stuck! “Too much glue, Maddie! Too much glue!” his teacher says. Maddie is in a sticky situation. There’s only half an hour until school ends, and he’s stuck to the table. Can someone help him?
Noah and Owen try to help by using ropes to pull Maddie out, but the ropes break. The glue is too strong! Then, Luke and Grace come up with another idea. They bring over a toy tow truck to pull Maddie out, but it doesn’t work either. Now, Maddie is even more stuck!
The school nurse checks on Maddie, but she can’t send him home early. She tries to clean him up, but the glue just spreads more. Then, the principal comes in and leaves a note on Maddie’s belly. Maddie has an idea and whispers it to his friends Haley and Owen.
When the final bell rings, Haley and Owen flap a big paper fan at Maddie. Just when Maddie thinks he’ll be stuck forever, something amazing happens—the glue dries! But he’s still stuck. Then, Maddie’s dad arrives with other parents. Dad peels Maddie off the table, glue and all.
Everyone is quiet, but then Dad smiles and says, “Maddie, you’re a masterpiece!” Everyone cheers. On the car ride home, Dad knows just what to do. He gently peels the dry glue off Maddie like a banana peel.
Dad decides to keep Maddie’s glue creation as a special memory. He glues a big magnet to the back and hangs it on the fridge. During dinner, they all sneak peeks at Maddie’s masterpiece.
The principal’s note says, “Please encourage Maddie to use tape instead of glue.” Do you think Maddie will use less glue next time? I do! I hope you enjoyed our story today. See you next time!
Glue Creations at Home: With the help of an adult, try making your own glue creations at home! Gather some safe materials like paper, buttons, and sequins. Use a small amount of glue to create a fun picture or design. Remember to use just enough glue to make things stick, and see how long it takes to dry. Talk about why using the right amount of glue is important.
Sticky Situations Experiment: Explore what happens when you use different amounts of glue. Take three pieces of paper and label them “Little Glue,” “Medium Glue,” and “Too Much Glue.” Apply different amounts of glue to each paper and stick some small objects like paper clips or buttons. Observe which paper dries the fastest and discuss why.
Think and Share: Imagine you are Maddie and you love using glue. What other things could you make with glue that would be fun but not too messy? Draw a picture of your idea and share it with your friends or family. Discuss how you can use glue responsibly to create your masterpiece.
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Hello, my favorite reading friends! It’s Annie. Welcome to my house! Are you ready for a story? In this book, we’ll meet Maddie, who loves glue. At home with Dad, they make glue glasses, glue mustaches, and even glue bouncy balls. But at school, Maddie’s teacher warns him that too much glue never dries. Do you think Maddie will learn his lesson? Let’s find out as we read “Too Much Glue.” If you have a copy, go get it so you can read along with me!
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“Too Much Glue,” written by Jason Lafave and illustrated by Zach Rhett.
Our teacher says too much glue never dries. She reminds us that glue should be used carefully and warns me, Maddie, about using too much glue. But my dad and I love glue at home! We make glue glasses, glue mustaches, and even glue bouncy balls. Mom is happy to help.
During class, I find the fullest bottles of glue. I tip them over and squeeze. Glue squishes from the orange tips and slops all over. Sequins and googly eyes float around in a gluey mess. Then it’s time for the most important decoration. I belly flop onto the table and roll around, letting the glue and everything else cover me.
When I try to pull myself off the table, I bounce right back down. “Too much glue, Maddie! Too much glue!” my teacher exclaims. This is bad! There’s only half an hour until the end of school, and all I can do is lift my head, wave my hands, and wiggle my feet. The rest of me is stuck in a gooey mess. Can somebody help me? I call out while my teacher breathes into a paper bag.
Noah shouts, “Let’s lasso him!” Noah and Owen get to work, soon roping me from all sides like a rodeo pony. But when they try to pull me out, the ropes break, leaving colorful tentacles everywhere. The glue is too strong, and now I’m a sticky mess.
“Don’t worry, Maddie! We know what to do!” shout Luke and Grace from across the room. “Is that a tow truck?” I ask as they bring over a contraption and stick a plastic hook inside my glue suit. My friends pull one way, and the glue pulls the other until—boom! The tow truck explodes, and plastic bricks rain all over. Now I’m a sticky, colorful mess.
The school nurse checks my temperature—98.6, so no fever. She can’t send me home early. She dabs and pats me, but the more she blots, the more the glue spreads. Soon, I’m a melted, colorful mess.
Then the principal comes in. He takes one look at me, sticks a note on my belly, and leaves. Seeing my teacher huffing and puffing gives me a great idea. I whisper it to Haley and Owen. The final bell rings, and everyone freezes except for Owen and Haley. “It’s the biggest one we could make!” they shout, furiously flapping a huge paper fan at me.
Just as I’m thinking I’ll be stuck like this forever, something my teacher said could never happen happens—the glue dries! But I’m still stuck. I hear footsteps, and the door starts to open. My father and some other carpool parents walk in. Dad comes closer and inspects me, then peels me off the table—glue, bricks, and all.
Everyone is silent, then Dad smiles. “Maddie, you’re a masterpiece!” he holds me up for everyone to admire, and my friends cheer.
The car ride home is interesting. Dad brings me into the house, but he knows just what to do. “Kiddo,” Dad says, “some beautiful things only happen once, and this is one of those things.” He gently grips the dry glue in front of my neck and behind my collar and peels me open like a ripe banana.
Now it’s Dad’s turn to glue, and he seals up the sides of my masterpiece. I bet it would take all the glue in the art room to make a U-shaped work of art, I say. Dad laughs. Then he glues a big magnet to the back of my project and hangs it on the fridge.
During dinner, we sneak peeks at my masterpiece, and after dinner, we take the principal’s note very seriously: “From the desk of Elmer G. Stuckey: Please encourage Maddie to use tape instead of glue.”
Do you think Maddie will use a little less glue next time? I do! I hope you enjoyed our story today. See you next time!
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