Maureen Larter has begun a fascinating series of ebooks
called The Alphabet Animals of Australia.
In each book, the author presents both scientific and character
education themes in addition to alliteration of all the animal names. Here are here first three in the series,
available at www.ebooksbymaureenlarter.com
ANGUS ANT AND THE ACROBATS illustrated by Alice Sabrie and
Maëlle Chessard, 2011
One day, Angus decides that he
doesn’t like working all day long so he looks outside of his home to find some
friends. Along the way he finds a
springtail, a flea, a grasshopper, and a butterfly. Each friend tries to do what the other does,
but without much success. In the end, each animal realizes that they have
special talents that should be used to their potential. This book teaches about insect activity and
an appreciation of one’s talents.
BETTY BEE’S BIRTHDAY BASH illustrated by Alice Sabrie and Maëlle
Chessard, 2011
Betty and Bobbie decide they want
to do gather extra nectar for the Queen’s birthday, but it is raining. They know that bees don’t fly well in the
rain, so they fashion umbrellas from thin slices of wax. But they become tired holding the umbrella and
gathering nectar at the same time. They
enlist the help of the entire hive, and through cooperative effort successfully
hold a wonderful party for the Queen.
This book teaches about bee activity and cooperation.
CANDY COW AND THE CATERPILLAR illustrated by Patsy Seager,
2013
Candy Cow loves everything around
her, especially the juicy leaves of the trees.
But one day, a caterpillar on one of those leaves asks her to save the
leaf. They discuss camouflage so Candy
Cow can see the caterpillar better.
Candy Cow agrees to leave the leaf and the caterpillar eventually
changes into a lovely, bright butterfly.
This book teaches about metamorphosis and acceptance of differences.
Each of Maureen Larter’s books is available in e-version
and hardcover and contains a teacher’s guide at the end for further
activities. I recommend this series for
children ages 2-5.
To see the blog author's books that also teach scientific concepts with character education and language literacy, go to www.entelechyed.com
