Hi there! Welcome to our fun story time. Today, we’re going to read a special book called “The Little Green Witch” by Barbara Barbieri McGrath, with pictures by Martha Alexander. Let’s dive into this magical tale!
Once upon a time, in a spooky forest, there lived a ghost, a bat, a gremlin, and a little green witch. They all shared a cozy, twisty tree house. The ghost liked to float around lazily, the bat loved to nap in the broom closet, and the gremlin enjoyed snoozing under the sink. But the little green witch was always busy doing all the work!
One day, the little green witch found some pumpkin seeds. She thought, “These will be perfect!” So, she asked her friends, “Who will help me plant these seeds?” The ghost, bat, and gremlin all said, “Not me!” So, the little green witch planted the seeds all by herself.
Next, the little green witch needed to water the seeds. She asked, “Who will help me water the seeds?” But again, her friends said, “Not me!” So, she watered the seeds every morning until the pumpkin vines grew big and strong.
When the pumpkins were ready, the little green witch asked, “Who will help me pick the pumpkins?” But the ghost, bat, and gremlin still didn’t want to help. So, she picked the pumpkins all by herself.
After picking the pumpkins, the little green witch decided to make a pumpkin pie. She asked for help to scoop out the insides and carve the pumpkins, but her friends still didn’t help. So, she did it all alone.
She mixed the pumpkin with some special ingredients and baked a delicious pie. The yummy smell filled the tree house, and her friends came running!
When they saw the pie, they wanted to eat it. But the little green witch said, “I did all the work, so I’m going to eat the pie myself!” Then, she waved her magic wand and turned the ghost, bat, and gremlin into little red hands!
This story reminds us of another tale called “The Little Red Hen.” It teaches us that it’s important to help each other. When we work together, everyone can enjoy the rewards!
Thanks for joining us for story time! We hope you enjoyed “The Little Green Witch.” Remember, helping others can be magical!
Plant Your Own Seeds: Just like the little green witch, you can plant your own seeds! Ask an adult to help you find some seeds, like sunflower or bean seeds. Plant them in a small pot with soil. Remember to water them every day and watch them grow. Keep a journal to draw pictures of your plant as it grows. What changes do you notice each day?
Helping Hands Chart: Create a “Helping Hands” chart at home or in your classroom. Each time you help someone, like cleaning up toys or setting the table, add a sticker or draw a handprint on the chart. At the end of the week, count how many times you helped. How does it feel to help others? Discuss with your friends or family why helping is important.
Role-Playing Game: With your friends or family, act out the story of “The Little Green Witch.” Take turns being the witch, the ghost, the bat, and the gremlin. After the play, talk about how it felt to be the character who did all the work and how it felt to be the ones who didn’t help. What would you do differently if you were in the story?
Here’s a sanitized version of the transcript:
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Hey, I’m around the guy enough creative, and welcome to story time with Who I Am. Remember, if you like photos, videos, and shoutouts, you can go to our Instagram or visit our website. You can watch all of our reader lives there or send us a message.
Oh, I have a message for Egg! I want to give a big shout-out to Quincy Beragon for sending us today’s book. We’re going to read it. Quincy, you’re the coolest! It’s so cool that you sent us this because today’s book is “The Little Green Witch” by Barbara Barbieri McGrath, illustrated by Martha Alexander. Let’s get started!
I’ve known his dad, Mikey, since I was like 14. What? That’s like a million years! Yeah, I’m a million years old. Buck forty! Yep. Hi, Quincy!
“The Little Green Witch” by Barbara Barbieri McGrath, illustrated by Martha Alexander.
Once upon a time, deep in the woods, there was a ghost, a bat, a gremlin, and a little green witch. They all lived together in a twisted hollow tree. The ghost liked to float lazily above the steaming cauldron, the bat liked to hang around snoozing in the broom closet, and the gremlin liked to nap in the dark, damp cupboard under the sink. So the little green witch did all the work.
She stirred the brew, spread the soot, and hung the cobwebs. She mixed the potions and dirtied the laundry. She shook the trees, scattered the leaves and twigs, and pulled the unsightly flowers in the garden. One day, she found some pumpkin seeds amid the muck. “Just what I need,” she said.
“Who will help me plant the pumpkin seeds?” asked the little green witch. The ghost said, “Not me.” The bat said, “No way.” The gremlin said, “Not interested.” Then the little green witch grumbled, “I will do it myself.”
“Who will help me water the seeds?” asked the little green witch. “What, me?” asked the ghost. “Beg your pardon?” asked the bat. “Water? No thanks,” grumbled the gremlin.
Once again, the little green witch decided to do it herself. Each morning, she watered the pumpkin seeds. Soon, pumpkin vines pushed through the ground and spread across the yard. Pumpkins began to grow big and round.
When the pumpkins were ripe and ready to pick, the little green witch called out, “Help me pick the pumpkins!” “No,” said the ghost. “Can’t hear you,” said the bat. “Not happening,” said the gremlin. “That leaves me,” growled the little green witch.
After picking the pumpkins, the little green witch screeched, “Help me scoop out the insides!” “No,” said the ghost. “Very funny,” said the gremlin. “Why did I bother?” groaned the little green witch. She shook her head, disgusted with the three of them. Then she scraped out the pumpkin insides.
“This is definitely a multi-person job,” she said. “There are multiple pumpkins needing multiple scoops.” They should have stepped up, but she was sure they would see the error of their ways and help out.
“Help me carve the pumpkins!” she called. “No way,” said the ghost. “Not likely,” said the bat. “Oh, do go away,” sighed the little green witch, and she carved the pumpkins.
Then, from the gloom, she took out the seeds and mashed, squashed, and chopped. She added sour flour, monster molasses, and an ostrich egg. Then the little green witch poured the mixture into a pie crust and popped it in the oven. Soon, the twisted tree began to smell of monstrous pumpkin pie.
The ghost drifted out of the steam, the bat flew out of the broom closet, and the gremlin shook off the dish rags and sloshed out from under the cupboard. “Well, well, well, look who comes running in at the smell of a monstrous pumpkin pie!”
But the little green witch smiled her gruesome smile and said, “I planted the seeds, I watered the pumpkins, I carved the pumpkins, I mashed the pulp, I made the pie, and now I’m going to eat the pie myself!”
Before she could take a bite, she raised her arms, waved her wand, and poof! She turned the ghost, the bat, and the gremlin into little red hands.
I knew it! I knew this story was familiar. We’ve seen this before!
Exactly! I knew it from the get-go. This is “The Little Red Hen,” you fool!
“The Little Green Witch” by Barbara Barbieri McGrath, illustrated by Martha Alexander.
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This version removes any inappropriate language and maintains the essence of the original transcript.
