2. Elsie’s Bird: When I was younger, I was so nervous about going to camp. I was adamant about not going. To my disappointment, my parents made me go…and I am so thankful they did! There are many times in life when we have to do things that we don’t want to, but when all is said and done, we are better because of these experiences. Can you think of things you’ve had to do that you weren’t excited about at first but glad you did in the end? In this story, Elsie has to move to a new home far away. She doesn’t want to move, and she doesn’t enjoy her new home. This book will show us how unwanted experiences can turn out to be blessing in disguise, and we can find positives in all circumstances. a. Prompt brief sharing of personal experiences related to the topic or theme.b. Foreshadow the problem of the story. I believe that this book would be appropriate for an older audience, perhaps 2nd graders and older because it deals with some serious issues such as death and grief. I think that the story would speak to either boys or girls.I think the appeal of the book is learning that even after loss that life can be good. It has a heartfelt and positive message delivered in an empathetic way with a good story.I would use this book in a setting when teaching about loss/grief and it would be good in a counseling type setting I think. This book could also be used when learning about Nebraska and pioneers.This book is a 2012/2013 Golden Sower Nominee.
What do You think about Elsie's Bird (2010)?
Very lovely. Nice way of introducing the change in environments-through sounds.
—shelleyg76
I love Jane Yolen and this is a lovely story about the Nebraska prairie.
—swiggyf
Gorgeous illustrations--just about every page deserves a frame.
—pink
Notes:a rather somber bookabrupt mention of her mother dying
—Thyrth
