Amy krouse rosenthal is the bestselling author of cookies. The ok book by amy krouse rosenthal with stacy greener. This clever play on words follows ok as it enumerates a great many things that it enjoys doing, although not great at any of them, knowing that som. Amy krouse rosenthal books list of books by author amy. Apr 24, 2007 i purchased this book because i read that it was a great book to help teach theme to students. The narrators ok with that, because one day, ill grow up to be really excellent at something. The ok book rosenthal, amy krouse, lichtenheld, tom on. Jun 24, 20 well one book that is a definite keeper is amy krouse rosenthal s the ok book. Numerous activities to bring amy krouse rosenthal s books to life including exclamation mark, little oink, plant a kiss, spoon, chopsticks, cookies. The crocodile who didnt like water by gemma marino.
While were all at home, here are some educational activities and videos that go along with amys books. From the team that created the bestselling i wish you more, this is a motivational picture book for exceptionally ok children in this clever and visual play on words, ok is turned sideways, upside down, and right side up to show that being ok can really be quite great. Amy krouse rosenthal wrote a book about a spoon who is not happy as a spoon, and thinks it might be better to be another utensil. Mar, 2017 amy krouse rosenthal, an author and maker of short films who touched many lives when she wrote a touching essay about her husband, jason, and her terminal ovarian cancer diagnosis, died monday, march. The amusing list continues, with a new activity on each page. In this book this little ok person shows us all of the things it likes to try.
New from new york times bestselling author and illustrator amy krouse rosenthal and david roberts. With spare yet comforting illustrations and text, amy krouse rosenthal and tom lichtenheld celebrate. About dont blink this interactive book may seem to be on your side, reluctant sleeper but its truly a bedtime book in disguise. Nov 20, 2015 classroom activities based on the book friendshape, by amy krouse rosenthal and tom lichtenheld. Now its your turn to share with us what you can create.
Whether ok personifies an ok skipper, an ok climber, an ok lightning bug catcher, or an ok whatever there is to experience, ok is an ok place to be. Books and literacy activities, language enrichment activities for parents, therapy ideas and activities, virtual book club 201220 6 comments. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Apr 09, 2012 written by amy krouse rosenthal and illustrated by tom lichtenheld. The ok book is an incredible adaptation by amy krouse rosenthal that encourages young kids to seek out a variety of activities and find something that they are passionate about.
Activities for amy krouse rosenthaltom lichtenheld books. It lends itself well to discussions about confidence and selfesteem, as well as simple art activities for a class book. Resilience is an ability to bounce back, recover from adversity or return to your original form. Created in collaboration with amy krouse rosenthal. I think the idea that its ok to be ok at activities is important because not everyone will excel at everything they do. See all books authored by amy krouse rosenthal, including uni the unicorn, and i wish you more, and more on. The ok book kindle edition by rosenthal, amy krouse. Sep 28, 2016 the ok book by amy krouse rosenthal fox creek municipal library. Dec 17, 2015 activities for the classroom and home. The purpose of this lesson is for students to investigate and identify their current personal interests. The ok book by amy krouse rosenthal and tom lichtenheld oh, this was such. Ok enjoys trying a lot of activities and ok enjoys just being ok at them while he. Mar, 2017 amy krouse rosenthal, a prolific childrens book author, memoirist and public speaker who, dying of cancer, found an extraordinarily large readership this month with a column in the new york. Spoon has always been a happy little utensil who loves his family.
A contributor to national public radio, a ted collaborator and speaker, a filmmaker, and the author of two groundbreaking adult memoirs, encyclopedia of an ordinary life and textbook amy krouse rosenthal, amy. Thanks to the reproducible activities on illustrator tom. Activities for the ok book the ok, author studies, matching games. Amy krouse rosenthal s simple text coupled with tom lichtenhelds delightful illustrations will send kids on a journey into their wildest wishes. A genius move rosenthal pulls out for this book is illustrating the stick figure as an ok sign. The ok book amy krouse rosenthal, author, tom lichtenheld, illustrator. In the book spoon has always been a happy little utensil, but lately he feels like life as a spoon just isnt cutting it. Little peas all around the classroom virtual book club. Please add your links to any amy krouse rosenthal inspired posts to the blog hop linky below. Bitesize life lessons, the ok book, and its not fair. Jumps class to share it with you if you havent seen it.
The global read aloud provided us this opportunity to connect over the book. Little peas all around the classroom virtual book club for kids previous next the bloggers of the virtual book club are celebrating the works of amy krouse rosenthal this month and so my class has been busy reading up on a few of the beautifully illustrated books by amy krouse rosenthal. Spoon thinks his friends have it so much better than he does. And being ok just may lead to the discovery of what makes one great. We had a betterthanok time with this book in fourth grade. Tom lichtenheld is the author and illustrator of what are you so grumpy about.
Thanks to the reproducible activities on illustrator tom lichtenhelds website, this. Amy krouse rosenthals most wonderful, whimsical children. Amy krouse rosenthal april 29, 1965 march, 2017 was an american author of both adult and childrens books, a short film maker, and radio show host. Promoting the virtues of adequacy, a stick figure with an o for a head atop a k body demonstrates moderate abilities to skip, climb, hide, share, swim and other common acts. Ok book amy krouse rosenthal, tom lichtenheld hardcover easy. What are your favorite picture books by amy krouse rosenthal. Read an amy krouse rosenthal book and be inspired to create your own activities to go with your selected book. If we turn the book sideways and use our imagination the word ok kind of looks like a person. Little peas all around the classroom virtual book club for. While were all at home, here are some educational activities and videos that go along with amy s books. Fiction whether celebrating lifes milestones, sharing words of encouragement, or observing the wonder of everyday moments, readers of every age will find this sweet and uplifting book perfect. October vbc its virtual book club day when we get to share our amy krouse rosenthal book activities. The ok book kindle edition by rosenthal, amy krouse, lichtenheld, tom.
See more ideas about classroom activities, activities and printable shapes. The ok book teaches us that when you try new things, its ok to have fun and just be ok at doing things. Familiar to children and parents alike, the refrain its not fair is depicted in humorous and increasingly ridiculous situations. Browse books by amy krouse rosenthal exclamation mark. See more ideas about activities, book activities and author studies. The books hero is a little stick figure whose head is the o of ok, and whose arms and legs are the k. Amy krouse rosenthals most wonderful, whimsical childrens books. I like to try a lot of different things, the ok figure says. She is best known for her memoir encyclopedia of an ordinary life, her childrens picture books, and.
On this day, every request the boy makes, from eating pizza for breakfast to staying up late, is met with a resounding yes from his parents. The ok book by amy krouse rosenthal and tom lichtenheld. Amy krouse rosenthals most wonderful, whimsical childrens. Spoon by amy krouse rosenthal what would your children think if a box full of spoons, art supplies, a book and even a special snack arrived at your front door one hot summer day. Is it okay to be just ok at some things when you are just. As an adult i really enjoyed this book and i really hoped my daughter would. We had a betterthan ok time with this book in fourth grade. This is an extended response question based on the book spoon by amy krouse rosenthal. He thinks his friends knife, fork, and chopsticks have it so much better than him. However, my daughter just wasnt interested in the book.
It is a great book easy read but it has a powerful message. I wish you more by amy krouse rosenthal scholastic. This activity asks students to make a connection with the book. Though we read several of her books this month, we chose spoon for our activity.
The ok book by amy krouse rosenthal help readers love. Personal website for amy krouse rosenthal view the website share. This book fits into my social studies curriculum as we work on building community and getting to know each other at the beginning of the year. The amy krouse rosenthal reading experience by eric van. Ok book amy krouse rosenthal, tom lichtenheld hardcover easy fiction english 9780061152559. Join spoon on his journey of selfdiscovery as he explores all the benefits of being a spoon. The amy krouse rosenthal book titled, little pea is about a little pea that loves to play and loves his family but the one thing little pe. This funny, inventive book celebrates what makes everyone unique. Books by author amy krouse rosenthal the educators spin on it.
Interview with tom lichtenheld created by kidlit tv watch the video share. The ok book by amy krouse rosenthal, tom lichtenheld. Devon corneal is a writer, recovering lawyer, and bibliophile. Numerous activities to bring amy krouse rosenthals books to life including exclamation mark, little oink, plant a kiss, spoon, chopsticks, cookies. Nutrition plan for fat loss nutrition inspiration food nutrition videos snacks little pea and activities shared by teach preschool see more. The ok book by amy krouse rosenthal help readers love reading. It is a text that you really have to see to appreciate. Kirkus explore classroom activities, puzzles, teacher resources and enrichment pdfs for this book. I found another fabulous book from amy krouse rosenthal and. I found another fabulous book from amy krouse rosenthal and tom lichtenheld. She is best known for her memoir encyclopedia of an ordinary life, her childrens picture books, and the film project the beckoning of lovely. Its not fair printables, classroom activities, teacher. Take the word ok, turn it 90degrees clockwise, and presto. Click here for activity ideas for schools, libraries and bookstores.
Buy the ok book by amy krouse rosenthal, tom lichtenheld isbn. It means only one thing, youre participating in our summer love books exchange. I love using this book at the beginning of the year. Its virtual book club day when we get to share our amy krouse rosenthal book activities. Well one book that is a definite keeper is amy krouse rosenthals the ok book. Official website of amy krouse rosenthal, author of childrens books, memoirs encyclopedia of an ordinary life and textbook amy krouse rosenthal, and creator of film projects such as the beckoning of lovely. A little boy enjoys yes day in this exuberant picture book romp from author amy krouse rosenthal and illustrator tom lichtenheld.
I dont know what it is yetbut i sure am having fun figuring it out. Open to the title page and the title has been rotated, now written vertically. Read along story book for kids ages 47 sports star duration. After reading the ok book by amy krouse rosenthal and tom lichtenheld, students will create a series of drawings in the style of the book reflecting upon their personal interests and skill levels to connect with possible careers in the future. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the ok book. This resource is made to supplement the text by amy krouse rosenthal and tom lichtenheld. Such is the gentle lesson behind the ok book, by amy krouse rosenthal. Amy krouse rosenthal, author of bestselling childrens books. Amy krouse rosenthal wrote more than thirty picture books, including the new york times bestsellers i wish you more, uni the unicorn, plant a kiss, and exclamation mark.
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