Saturday, January 18, 2014

Clever Jack Takes the Cake by Candace Fleming illustrated by G. Brian Karas*

Jack is invited to the princess' tenth birthday party.  The problem is he and his mother only own a quilt, a spinning wheel, and an ax.  "Clever" Jack figures out a way to make and bake the princess an incredible cake.  On the way to the palace his cleverness is tested many times. The ultimate test occurs when he comes to the princess without a gift!
My boys and I loved reading this story!
Strategies: introducing character traits, predicting
*Highly recommend.
Check out Muncha! Muncha!  Muncha! by this team (their is a sequel to this one but I forget the title at the moment).

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