Hi there! Today, we’re going to have some fun with a story called “Ten Thank-You Letters” by Daniel Kirk. Let’s see what happens with Rabbit and Pig!
One day, Rabbit and Pig were talking. Pig wanted to write a thank-you letter to his grandma because she gave him a nice sweater for his birthday. Rabbit thought that was a great idea and wanted to write a thank-you letter too!
Rabbit borrowed some paper and a pencil from Pig. He wrote a letter to his grandpa, thanking him for a yummy marshmallow cake. Rabbit was quick, but Pig took a little longer because he wanted to tell his grandma about the weather and how he helps his mom with chores.
Rabbit kept thinking of more people to thank! He wrote letters to the President, his teacher, the librarian, the bus driver, the crossing guard, and even the mailman. Rabbit was very busy writing all these letters!
Pig finally finished his letter to his grandma. He told her about his new sweater, the cool weather, and how he lost a tooth while laughing with Rabbit. But oh no! Rabbit used all the envelopes and stamps!
Rabbit had a surprise for Pig. He got more envelopes and stamps and even wrote a special thank-you letter just for Pig. Rabbit thanked Pig for being a great friend. Pig was so happy!
After all the letters were ready, Rabbit and Pig were excited to play catch together. They had a great time and learned how nice it is to say thank you to the people we care about.
We hope you enjoyed the story of Rabbit and Pig and their thank-you letters. Remember, saying thank you is a wonderful way to show you care. See you next time for more fun stories!
Letter Writing Station: Set up a small letter-writing station with paper, crayons, and stickers. Encourage the children to think of someone they would like to thank, just like Rabbit and Pig did. It could be a family member, a friend, or even a teacher. Help them write a simple thank-you letter and decorate it with drawings or stickers. This activity helps children practice gratitude and express their feelings through writing and art.
Thank-You Letter Hunt: Create a scavenger hunt where children look for items or pictures around the classroom that remind them of people they can thank. For example, a picture of a bus might remind them of the bus driver. Once they find an item, they can share with the class who they would like to thank and why. This activity encourages observation and helps children connect everyday objects with people who help them.
Role-Playing Gratitude: Organize a role-playing activity where children can act out different scenarios of giving and receiving thank-you letters. One child can pretend to be Rabbit, another can be Pig, and others can be the people Rabbit wrote to, like the teacher or the mailman. This activity helps children understand the importance of gratitude and how it feels to both give and receive thanks.
Sure! Here’s a sanitized version of the transcript:
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Hi, I’m Ryan Lagaan, and I’m Craig Tobey. Welcome to Story Time with Ryan and Craig. Today’s book is “Ten Thank-You Letters” by Daniel Kirk.
Thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you. Let’s get started!
“Ten Thank-You Letters” by Daniel Kirk.
Hello, Rabbit! Hello, Pig! Want to play?
Sure, but first I’m writing a thank-you letter to my grandma. She got me this sweater for my birthday.
Nice! Hey, I want to thank my grandma too. Can I borrow a piece of paper, Pig, and a pencil?
Sure, Rabbit. Do you worry that this is going to be like a pattern with you asking for stuff?
Oh no, it’s just a pencil and a piece of paper. You worry too much.
You’re right.
Dear Grandpa, thank you for the marshmallow cake you always bake for my birthday. Love, Rabbit.
This is how I do it.
Okay, Pig, I am done with my letter. How about you?
Not yet, Rabbit. I am telling my grandma about the weather.
But it’s a thank-you letter. Why tell her about the weather?
I don’t know, Rabbit. It’s just the way I do it.
Whoa! I just thought of someone who deserves a big thank-you. Can I borrow another piece of paper, Pig, and an envelope and a stamp too? I’m sure it’s the last time.
Dear Madame President, thank you for doing a great job. Let me know if you need some help. Love, Rabbit. Quack you very much!
Done! Are you finished with your letter yet, Pig?
Well, no. I thought I’d tell Grandma how I’m helping Mom with chores.
Why are you telling her that? It’s a thank-you letter.
Because Grandma likes it when I help my mom, and she might want to know how things are going around here.
Hey, I just thought of another great person to thank. Can I borrow more paper?
Dear Mr. Lapping, in case you were wondering how things are going around here, they’re great! Your funny books make my whole class laugh. Love, Rabbit.
Well, that’s the point!
Aren’t you done with your letter yet, Pig?
No, Rabbit. I just want to tell Grandma that I laughed so much yesterday, my loose tooth came out.
Can I have another sheet of paper, Pig?
Let me guess, you thought of someone else to thank?
I sure did!
Dear Miss Pachyderm, thanks for teaching us about brushing our teeth. Now I have clean teeth and fresh breath. Love, Rabbit. Don’t forget to floss!
Wow, this one’s done! How is your letter going, Pig?
Well, I haven’t seen my grandma in a while, so there’s a lot to tell her, but you keep interrupting.
Sorry, Pig. Maybe if you give me a stack of paper and envelopes and more stamps, I won’t have to bother you.
Stack? I mean hands!
Dear Mr. Moose, you are the best librarian. Thanks for finding so many sports books. Love, Rabbit.
Shh!
Dear Miss Arthur, thanks for being a great bus driver and never getting lost on the way to school.
Dear Mrs. Chicken, thanks for being a great crossing guard and making sure everyone gets to the other side. Love, Rabbit.
Dear Mr. Hug, thanks for always giving me a carrot pop at your market. Love, Rabbit.
My pleasure!
Dear Mr. Kid, thanks for delivering all our mail. It’s a lot to carry, isn’t it? Love, Rabbit.
They’re happy!
There! I am finished! See you later, Pig! I’m off to the mailbox to send my letters.
Finally, I can finish my letter!
Yay! Done!
But Rabbit used all my envelopes and all the stamps!
Oh, no problem! Am I letting Grandma know?
Ring, ring!
Hello, Pig! Guess what? I got more envelopes and stamps for you!
There we go! Okay, and I wrote one more thank-you letter. I thought I’d deliver it myself.
Here, thanks, Rabbit! No one ever wrote me a thank-you letter before.
Dear Pig, thank you for inspiring me, for being generous, and for being my friend. Love, Rabbit.
P.S. Now are you ready to play catch?
Yay! Game time!
Yes, after a quick stop at the mailbox.
Dear Grandma, thanks for sending the great birthday sweater! Did you know my favorite color is purple? The weather’s been cool, so I can wear the sweater every day, even while I’m helping Mom wash dishes or sweep the floor. Yesterday, my best friend Rabbit and I were laughing at a funny book, and my loose tooth fell out! Oh, I will grow another one. Anyway, thanks again for the sweater, and I hope you’re well-loved.
“Ten Thank-You Letters” by Daniel Kirk.
Well, thanks for watching Story Time with Ryan Lagaan and Craig Tobey. We’ll see you next time!
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