Book Pairing: BERRIES
Just like you might pair a fine wine with a gourmet meal, JOYcabulary pairs together read aloud books: usually a narrative text with an informational text, or sometimes two narrative texts around a similar topic. When we pair these together, comprehension is deepened as students make connections between the two books.
It’s berry-picking season, so this month’s book pairing is all about BERRIES. Plus it’s a TRIPLE pairing - giving you three times the books about berries, songs, and sharing, and as always, three FREE lesson plans to go with them.
“Bees buzz, birds sing, and children roll in the grass and feel the heat of the summer sun. With striking verbal imagery, repetition, and alliteration, Kevin Henkes introduces basic concepts of language and the summer season.”
Malina’s Jam by Svetla Radivoeva
“Malina the hedgehog loves to tend to her raspberry bushes and loves to make delicious raspberry jam, but when winter comes, she realizes that a caring community is sweeter than any sweet treat.”
“On an island at the edge of a wide, wild sea, a girl and her grandmother gather gifts from the earth. Salmon from the stream, herring eggs from the ocean, and in the forest, a world of berries.”
Here are even more fantastic books that would pair nicely with this month’s theme:
Blueberries for Sal by Robert McCloskey
“A classic - What happens when a boy and his mom meet a mother bear and her cub while picking berries.”
The Little Mouse, the Red Ripe Strawberry, and the Big Hungry Bear by Don and Audrey Wood
“How will Little Mouse stop the bear from eating his freshly picked, red ripe strawberry? This classic story is beloved for its humor, expressive illustrations, and surprise ending—pure read-aloud fun!”
Jamberry by Bruce Degen
“A small boy and a big friendly bear embark on a berry-picking extravaganza.”
Thank You Omu by Oge Mora
“Everyone in the neighborhood dreams of a taste of Omu's delicious stew!”
