VUES Distance Library Activities

This week's story is:  Creepy Carrots written by Aaron Reynolds, illustrated by Peter Brown. Read by the author.  Run Time: 6:57 Discuss: Who thinks the carrots are creepy? Why? Why were the carrots happy that Jasper had carried out his plan? Story Activity:  Make an Alliteration Garden The name C reepy C arrots repeats the same beginning sound.in both words. This repetition of words with the same beginning sound is called alliteration. Create a garden using alliteration.  You can start with Creepy Carrots and add a few more, such as... Leafy Lettuce and  Tasty Tomatoes. Can you think of any more fruit or vegetable names? Draw and write your answer.  Here's a handy worksheet to help you out. Extra:  Peter Brown, the illustrator of Creepy Carrots has some free printable coloring pages  on his website. Clink the link below to print and color images from the book. http://www.peterbrownstudio.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/...

This week's story is:  Ada Twist, Scientist Written by: Andrea Beaty, Illustrated by David Roberts Read by:  Serena Auñón-Chancellor Run Time:  10:34 Story Activity: Ida Twist has a passion for science.  If you were a scientist, what type of scientist would you be? Draw and write your answer.  Here's a handy worksheet to help you out.    Story Challenge:  The astronaut that read Ida Twist was hundreds of miles away on the ISS (International Space Station).  Can you find someone far away to tell you a story?  Try to contact someone (a relative or friend) far away, and ask if they can tell or read you a story.  Check out some of the submitted work below: