Snow Joke
Snow Joke by Bruce Degen is an illustrated book published by Holiday House on August 31, 2014. This 24-page story is designed for kindergarten readers and focuses on themes of friendship and forgiveness. In this engaging narrative, Bunny and Red the Squirrel navigate the ups and downs of playtime in the snow, where Red’s rough pranks lead to unexpected consequences. The story highlights the importance of compassion and empathy as Bunny extends an invitation to Red, fostering a sense of community and understanding.
Readers will find that Snow Joke presents a relatable scenario for young children, emphasizing social themes and emotional growth. As part of the I Like to Read® series, this Level D book is tailored for late kindergarten readers, featuring a wider vocabulary and more complex sentence structures than earlier levels. The illustrations by Bruce Degen, known for his work on The Magic School Bus series, enhance the reading experience, making it enjoyable for children to explore the story with parents or teachers.
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Bunny and Red learn the value of forgiveness in this Level D book, perfect for kindergarten readers.
Bunny is excited about playing with her friends in the snow. But Red the Squirrel plays too rough—he keeps pulling mean pranks, claiming “It’s just a joke!”
When his tricks backfire and his friends are the ones laughing, Red is upset. But instead of holding a grudge, Bunny invites him back into the group for cocoa and laughter. Compassion and empathy save the day in an easy-to-read story from Bruce Degen, the celebrated illustrator of The Magic School Bus series. . . And that’s (s)no(w) joke!
The award-winning I Like to Read® series focuses on guided reading levels A through G, based upon Fountas and Pinnell standards. Acclaimed author-illustrators–including winners of Caldecott, Theodor Seuss Geisel, and Coretta Scott King honors—create original, high quality illustrations that support comprehension of simple text and are fun for kids to read with parents, teachers, or on their own!
Suitable for late kindergarten readers, Level D books feature wider vocabulary, longer sentences, and greater variety in sentence structure than Levels A, B, and C. When Level D is mastered, follow up with Level E.
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