To celebrate March is Reading month, we will be embarking on a special project, an all school book club. Each family is receiving a copy of the book, Fenway and Hattie by Victoria J. Coe. Told from a dog’s point of view, is not only fun, but it also shows our own perspective isn’t the only one out there. Two people--or in this case two species--can experience the same thing and interpret it differently! There are at least two sides to every story. And when you read Fenway and Hattie, you’ll only get Fenway’s side. So, readers will have to figure out what is going on from the human perspective. We hope this leads to a lot of great family discussion!
With the One School, One Book program, we aim to build a community of readers at Amanda Moore. Everyone-students, parents, principal, teachers--everyone, will be reading along! We are asking that as a family, you set aside approximately 15 minutes per night. In class, there may be a variety of activities which discuss or explore the book. You will soon find that your child will take pride in knowing and anticipating the details of the story. Enjoy this special reading time with your children.
With the One School, One Book program, we aim to build a community of readers at Amanda Moore. Everyone-students, parents, principal, teachers--everyone, will be reading along! We are asking that as a family, you set aside approximately 15 minutes per night. In class, there may be a variety of activities which discuss or explore the book. You will soon find that your child will take pride in knowing and anticipating the details of the story. Enjoy this special reading time with your children.
Fenway and Hattie |
Fenway is an excitable and endlessly energetic Jack Russell terrier. He lives in the city with Food Lady, Fetch Man, and—of course—his beloved short human and best-friend-in-the-world, Hattie.
But when his family moves to the suburbs, Fenway faces a world of changes. He's pretty pleased with the huge Dog Park behind his new home, but he's not so happy about the Evil Squirrels that taunt him from the trees, the super-slippery Wicked Floor in the Eating Room, and the changes that have come over Hattie lately. Rather than playing with Fenway, she seems more interested in her new short human friend, Angel, and learning to play baseball. His friends in the Dog Park next door say Hattie is outgrowing him, but that can't be right. And he's going to prove it! Get a dog's-eye view of the world in this heartwarming, enthusiastic "tail" about two best friends. |