ClassX Video Lessons Youtube Channel Awnie's House ???? Kids Book Read Aloud: SOLOMON SCARECROW AND THE GREAT RESCUE by Naomi Wilkinson
Hi there! I’m Ani, and I’m so happy you’re here to read with me. Today, we’re going to read a story about a very special scarecrow named Solomon. Are you ready? Let’s begin!
Solomon is a scarecrow who lives in a field. Even though he’s made of straw, he has a big heart and wants to make friends. But sometimes, others judge him by how he looks. Let’s see what happens!
One day, Solomon walked through the field, hoping to find a friend. He saw three little ducks by a pond and asked, “Will you be my friend?” But the ducks thought he was too messy and said no.
Next, Solomon met a frog in the marshland. He asked the frog to be his friend, but the frog thought Solomon was too dusty and said no.
Then, Solomon went to a hen house and asked the hens to be his friends. But the hens thought he was too quiet and said no.
Feeling sad, Solomon kept walking. Suddenly, he saw a scared rabbit running away from a fox! Solomon quickly opened his coat and said, “Hide in here!” The rabbit jumped in, and Solomon helped him escape.
As they ran, they passed the hen house. The hens saw the fox and got scared. Solomon invited them to hide with the rabbit. “Quick, in here!” he said.
Next, they reached the swamp where the frog lived. Solomon invited the frog to join them too. “Quick, frog, in here!” he said.
Finally, they reached the duck pond. The ducks saw the fox and were scared. Solomon opened his coat again and said, “Quick, ducks, in here!”
With all the animals safe inside, Solomon kept moving. The fox couldn’t catch them, and soon, they were all safe. Solomon asked, “Will anyone here be my friend?”
The frog, ducks, hens, and rabbit all cheered, “Yes! You’re brave and kind!” They were so happy to be friends with Solomon.
Solomon smiled as he returned home. The animals thanked him and promised to be friends forever. Solomon was no longer lonely, and everyone learned that kindness and bravery make the best friends.
I hope you enjoyed the story of Solomon Scarecrow and his new friends. Remember, being kind and brave is what makes someone a great friend. See you next time for more fun stories!
Friendship Circle: Gather in a circle and take turns sharing a story about a time you made a new friend. What did you do to show kindness or bravery? After sharing, discuss how being kind and brave can help us make friends, just like Solomon did.
Scarecrow Craft: Create your own scarecrow using craft materials like paper, straws, and fabric scraps. As you build your scarecrow, think about what makes it special. Once finished, share your scarecrow with the class and describe one kind or brave thing it might do to make new friends.
Animal Role Play: Pretend to be one of the animals from the story. Act out how you would feel if you were scared of the fox and how Solomon helped you. Discuss how it feels to have someone help you when you’re scared and how you can help others in real life.
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Hello, my reading friends! It’s Ani. Thank you for coming to read with me. If you want to read more stories with me, be sure to subscribe. For shout-outs, book reviews, and other content, follow me on social media.
In this story, we’ll meet a scarecrow who may be made of straw but is all heart. We’ll learn why it’s better not to judge others by the way they look. So come join me as we read “Solomon Scarecrow and the Great Rescue.” If you have a copy, go get it so you can read along with me!
I’m down to read “Solomon Scarecrow and the Great Rescue,” written by Naomi Wilkinson and illustrated by Charlotte Watkins.
A scarecrow wandered through his field one day, hoping to find a friend. He ran through the tall grass beside a small stream and over the hilly bend. He came to a duck pond, all splashy and wet, with three little ducks in a row.
“Excuse me,” he shouted. “Will you be my friend? My name is Solomon Scarecrow.” The ducks looked at the scarecrow, full of stuffing and straw, then looked at each other. “You’re too messy and scruffy for us. Please leave us alone,” they cried.
The scarecrow wandered through his field one day, still hoping to find a friend. He walked through the tall grass beside a small stream and over the hilly bend. He came to some marshland, all squelchy and green, with one little frog, small and slow.
“Excuse me,” he chanted. “Will you be my friend? My name is Solomon Scarecrow.” The frog looked at the scarecrow, all tatty and torn, then shook his head very fast. “You’re too dusty and boring for me. Now please just walk on past.”
The scarecrow wandered through his field one day, still wanting to find a friend. He shuffled through the tall grass beside a small stream and over the hilly bend. He came to a hen house, all clucky and loud, with feathery hens on the go.
“Excuse me,” he muttered. “Will you be my friend? My name is Solomon Scarecrow.” The hens looked at the scarecrow, all mucky and drab, then looked at the ground. “You’re too lonely and silent for me. Now please go away.”
The scarecrow wandered through his field one day, not hoping to find a friend. He crept through the tall grass beside a small stream and over the hilly bend. A small rabbit appeared, looking startled and scared, darting from side to side.
He yelled out, “Help!” The scarecrow thought quickly and opened his coat. “In here, my straw!” The rabbit hopped in and made himself hidden. Then the scarecrow hid him some more. The pair hurried back, the fox hot on their tail, running past the hen house once more.
“Help!” the rabbit shrieked, alarming the hens and causing panic. Quick as a flash, the scarecrow rolled up his sleeves and pulled a straw hat from his head. “Quick, in here!” the brave scarecrow invited, and they all piled in as they fled.
The group hurried on, the fox trailing behind. They came to the home in the swamp. The fox screamed to the frog as he slept, waking him up. The quick-thinking scarecrow tore off one boot and gestured toward the inside. “Quick, frog, in here!” the kind scarecrow invited, and the frog dived in for the ride.
On stumbled the scarecrow, now starting to tire, when the duck pond came into view. “Help!” the frog croaked to the ducks as they splashed, making a hullabaloo. The now frantic scarecrow opened his coat once again and found a gap at the side. “Quick, ducks, in here!” the helpful scarecrow invited, and they jumped in, quacking wide-eyed.
The scarecrow moved slowly with his cargo on board, weighing him down as he went. The fox tried to follow but found it a struggle as he could no longer follow the scent. The scarecrow, though weary, looked at the animals he’d saved clamoring in the background. “My name is Solomon Scarecrow,” he whispered. “Will anyone here be my friend?”
“Ah, well!” hollered the frog from inside the boot. “You’re brave and kind and true!” “Us too!” quacked the ducks, their beaks pointing out of the straw. “You’re selfless through and through!” The hens clucked excitedly from somewhere inside. “We’d be honored to call you our friend!”
“You saved me,” said the rabbit, big ears peeking out. “Our friendship will never end!” The scarecrow smiled as he arrived back home and took up his spot on the land. The animals climbed out one at a time and shook Solomon’s hand.
The night drew in, and the friends headed home. The scarecrow let out a big sigh. “My name is Solomon Scarecrow,” he beamed, “and I’ll never be lonely again.” The animals on the farm learned that kindness, loyalty, and bravery are the things that make someone a good friend.
I hope you enjoyed our story today! See you next time!
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