Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel {FIAR}

Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel by Virginia Burton

Five in a Row Volume I

A modern classic that no child should miss. Since it was first published in 1939, Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel has delighted generations of children. Mike and his trusty steam shovel, Mary Anne, dig deep canals for boats to travel through, cut mountain passes for trains, and hollow out cellars for city skyscrapers -- the very symbol of industrial America. But with progress come new machines, and soon the inseparable duo are out of work. Mike believes that Mary Anne can dig as much in a day as one hundred men can dig in a week, and the two have one last chance to prove it and save Mary Anne from the scrap heap. What happens next in the small town of Popperville is a testament to their friendship, and to old-fashioned hard work and ingenuity (amazon.com)

Author: Virginia Burton (author website)

Other books by the author.

Illustrator: same as author

Topics from the book: Use these topics to further explore lessons from the book.

Character Traits: Perseverance

Resources and online unit studies using Mike Mulligan:

Delightful Learning: Rowing Mike Mulligan
The Attached Mama: Rowing Mike Mulligan
123 Homeschool 4 Me: Rowing Mike Mulligan
Enchanted Learning: Steam Shovel (coloring page)
Mike Mulligan Lapbook
Mike Mulligan Activity pages
CurrClick Curriculum
Antique Steam Shovel YouTube
Pinterest Search
You Tube Read Aloud

Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel

Other books in our basket this week:

Why we love these books:

My son and I began our homeschooling journey using Five in a Row. We snuggled up together and read books which have become lifetime favorites. Now I share my love of FIAR during summer camp library time.
The Five in a Row volumes are incredible and are a valuable addition to your home library. The resources and suggestions linked above are meant to complement your FIAR journey, giving you more time to read their favorite story "just one more time!"

Affiliate links, throughout the website, are used as a convenience for you. Wisdom Roots Library is not affiliated with, authorized or endorsed by, or in any way officially connected with, Five in a Row. 

Owl Moon {FIAR}

Owl Moon by Jane Yolen

Five in a Row Volume II

Among the greatest charms of children is their ability to view a simple activity as a magical adventure. Such as a walk in the woods late at night. Jane Yolen captures this wonderment in a book whose charm rises from its simplicity. "It was late one winter night, long past my bedtime, when Pa and I went owling." The two walked through the woods with nothing but hope and each other in a journey that will fascinate many a child. John Schoenherr's illustrations help bring richness to the countryside adventure. The book won the 1988 Caldecott Medal. (amazon.com)

Author: Jane Yolen (author website)

Other books by the author.

Illustrator: John Schoenherr (biography)

Topics from the book: Use these topics to further explore lessons from the book.

Predators/Food Chain

Owls/Birds

Tracks/Tracking

Astronomy

Snow/Winter

Meadows/Woodlands

Light/Shadows

Character Traits: Patience/Self Control/Bravery

Resources and online unit studies using Owl Moon:

Delightful Learning: Rowing Owl Moon
School Time Snippets: Rowing Owl Moon
Domestic Serenity: Rowing Owl Moon
Scholastic Lesson Plan
Literature Connection
Enchanted Learning: Owls
Owl Lapbook
Teacher's Notebook (Free+) Files
CurrClick Curriculum
Pinterest Search
You Tube Read Aloud

Owl Moon

Other books in our basket this week:

Why we love these books:

My son and I began our homeschooling journey using Five in a Row. We snuggled up together and read books which have become lifetime favorites. Now I share my love of FIAR with little ones during summer camp reading time and with members of the library.
The Five in a Row volumes are incredible and are a valuable addition to your home library. The resources and suggestions linked above are meant to complement your FIAR journey, giving you more time to read their favorite story "just one more time"!

Affiliate links, throughout the website, are used as a convenience for you. Wisdom Roots Library is not affiliated with, authorized or endorsed by, or in any way officially connected with, Five in a Row.