Hello, friends! How are you today? I hope you’re having a super fun day! Is it sunny or rainy where you are? Did you have a good time at school?
Today, we’re going to read a special book called “Hedgehog Heart” by James Antoneau and Nikki Slade Robinson. Let’s dive into the story together!
In the story, I have a new friend named Michael. I really like Michael. His heart reminds me of something special, but I’m not sure what it is yet. Let’s find out!
Did you know that people’s hearts can be like animals? Let’s see:
Can you guess what my friend Michael’s heart is like? I think it’s like a hedgehog! Sometimes it curls up into a spiky ball when it’s scared. But when it feels safe, it uncurls and looks for love.
And guess what? My heart is like a lion! It roars with love for everyone!
Did you enjoy the story of “Hedgehog Heart”? What do you think your heart is like? Is it like a playful puppy or a wise owl? Let us know!
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Thank you for reading with us. See you next time! Bye-bye!
Animal Heart Match: Let’s play a matching game! Draw pictures of different animals mentioned in the story, like a bear, owl, or elephant. Then, draw a heart next to each animal. Can you match each heart to the animal it represents? Talk with your friends or family about why each heart matches the animal. For example, why is a bear’s heart like a big hug?
Heart Hunt: Go on a heart hunt around your home or classroom! Look for objects that remind you of the animals from the story. For example, a soft blanket might remind you of a bear’s hug, or a wise book might remind you of an owl. Share your findings with a friend and explain why each object reminds you of a special heart.
Create Your Own Heart Animal: Think about what your heart is like. Is it like an animal not mentioned in the story? Draw a picture of your heart animal and write a sentence about why it represents your heart. Share your drawing with the class and explain your choice. This helps us learn more about each other’s unique hearts!
Sure! Here’s a sanitized version of the transcript:
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Hi everyone! Welcome back to the Storytime family. How are you today? I hope everyone’s doing great! How’s the weather over there? Did you have fun at school?
Thank you for taking the time to read with us today. We’re reading “Hedgehog Heart” by James Antoneau and Nikki Slade Robinson.
Let’s have a look at “Hedgehog Heart.” Here’s my new friend Michael! I love Michael. His heart reminds me of something, but I don’t know what. Sometimes you know a person’s heart. For example:
Daddy’s heart is a grizzly bear; he gives the biggest bear hugs.
Mommy’s heart is an owl; she’s so wise with her love.
Grandma’s heart is an elephant; her love never forgets you.
Granddad’s heart is a cat; shy at first, but then it purrs.
Mr. Wilson’s heart is a falcon; keeping the whole class safe in the nest.
Aunt Claire’s heart is a drooling dog; she gives us slobbery kisses.
My sister’s heart is a bird; it perches and sings up to the sky.
Baby Juliet’s heart is a puppy; woof woof! She wants all your love.
Some people’s hearts are octopuses; they hold you tight and are good to get tangled up in.
My cousin Rachel’s heart is a monkey; she’s so cheeky to the people she loves.
Can you guess what my friend Michael’s heart is? I think I know! It’s a hedgehog. Sometimes it curls up afraid in a spiky ball, and it’s hard to get close. But slowly, slowly it will uncurl and then it forages around for pieces of love.
And my heart is a lion, roaring my love out to everyone!
Hope you enjoyed “Hedgehog Heart.” What’s your heart like? Leave us a comment and tell us about your big heart!
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Thank you so much for reading with us. We’ll see you again soon! Take care, bye-bye!
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