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Once upon a time, there was a little rabbit who liked to do whatever he wanted. When his mom said, “Clean your room, little rabbit,” he would shout, “Wolf!” But there was no wolf. His mom was scared of wolves, so the little rabbit got to do whatever he wanted.
When his teacher asked him to say the alphabet, he shouted, “Wolf!” Everyone was scared, so he got away with it. Even when his dad told him to use the potty, he yelled, “Wolf!” and his dad ran away.
One day, a real wolf came and said, “What are you doing, little rabbit?” The rabbit shouted, “Wolf!” but no one believed him anymore. The wolf asked, “Are you afraid of wolves?” The rabbit cried for help, but it was just his dad pretending to be a wolf. The little rabbit learned not to shout “Wolf!” when it wasn’t true.
Have you ever seen a wolf? Remember, always tell the truth!
Meet my friend Michael. I love Michael! His heart is special. Let’s think about hearts. Daddy’s heart is like a big bear because he gives the best hugs. Mommy’s heart is like a wise owl. Grandma’s heart is like an elephant because she never forgets you. Grandad’s heart is like a cat, shy at first but then friendly.
Mr. Wilson’s heart is like a falcon, keeping everyone safe. Aunt Clara’s heart is like a drooling dog, giving slobbery kisses. My sister’s heart is like a singing bird. Baby Juliet’s heart is like a playful puppy.
Some hearts are like octopuses, hugging you tight. My cousin Rachel’s heart is like a cheeky monkey. Can you guess what Michael’s heart is like? It’s a hedgehog! Sometimes it curls up and is hard to get close to, but it slowly opens up to find love.
And my heart? It’s like a roaring lion, sharing love with everyone. What is your heart like? Think about it and let us know!
Thank you for reading with us! We hope you enjoyed the stories. Take care and see you next time!
Truth and Trust Game: Gather in a circle and play a game where each child takes turns sharing a true statement about themselves. Encourage them to think of something unique or interesting. After each statement, the group can ask questions to learn more. This activity helps children understand the importance of truth-telling and builds trust among peers.
Heart Animal Craft: Provide materials like paper, crayons, and scissors for children to create their own “heart animals.” Ask them to think about what animal best represents their heart and why. Once they create their animal, they can share with the class why they chose that animal and what it says about their personality.
Observation Walk: Take the children on a short walk around the school or playground. Ask them to observe and note down any animals or signs of animals they see. When you return, discuss how these animals might be similar to the ones in the story and what qualities they might share with people they know.
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Hi everyone! Welcome back to the Storytime Family. How’s everyone doing? How’s the weather looking? Did you get to play outside? I hope you’ve had a snack and you’re sitting down, ready to read. Today we have a book called *Wolf* by Stephanie B. L. Lake. Let’s have a look, shall we?
*Wolf*
Once there was a little rabbit who did only what he wanted. When his mother said, “Clean up your room, my little rabbit,” he would shout, “Wolf!” Even if there wasn’t one. And because his mother was scared of wolves, the little rabbit could do whatever he wanted. When his teacher said, “Say the alphabet, little rabbit,” he would shout, “Wolf!” And because everyone was frightened of wolves, the little rabbit could do whatever he wanted.
When his father said, “Use your potty, my little rabbit,” he shouted, “Wolf!” His father ran away, so the little rabbit could do whatever he wanted. One day, when the little rabbit was where he wanted to be, a deep voice behind him growled, “What do you think you’re doing, my little rabbit?”
“Wolf!” squeaked the little rabbit. “There’s a wolf!” yelled the little rabbit, and his mother said, “Sorry, my little rabbit, that’s enough of that game.” “Wolf!” cried the poor little rabbit in his loudest voice, but no one believed him. The wolf grabbed the little rabbit and said, “Tell me, little one, are you afraid of wolves?”
And the little rabbit shouted even louder, “Dad! Dad! Dad! A wolf!” “Are you looking for me?” asked the dad wolf. “Oh Dad, it’s you! Never do that again! It’s awful, terrifying, petrifying, horrible being scared by a wolf! I’ll never cry ‘Wolf’ again.”
But the next morning, when his mother opened the pantry door, the little rabbit howled, “Wolf!”
Have you ever seen a wolf? Be honest! Well, make sure you don’t do that anymore. If you enjoyed this book and would like to own your own copy, the link to purchase it is in our description below. Thank you so much for sitting down and reading with us! Do give us a like and subscribe, and click on the bell for more stories like this. We’ll see you back here soon. Take care of yourself and your family. Bye-bye!
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Today we have *Hedgehog Heart* by James Antino and Nikki Slate Robinson. Let’s have a look!
*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. Grandad’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 Clara 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! If you’d like a copy of this book, the links are in the description below. If you enjoyed this book, do give us a like and subscribe if you haven’t. We have lots of books in store for you. Thank you so much for reading with us! We’ll see you again soon. Take care! Bye-bye!
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