Elementary Library

with those feelings? ●​ What would be your perfect Saturday?

Our Pool by Lucy Ruth Cummins (E CUM)

It is pool day in the city and everyone is welcome.

Discussion Guide ●​ What do the pictures add to this story that isn’t in the text? Why would the illustrator do that? ●​ What are other places in our community that are for everybody? Are there places where people are left out, intentionally or not? ●​ What does the size of the font tell us? How does it change how we read? ●​ What is your favorite activity at the pool?

The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend by Dan Santat (E SAN) An imaginary friend waits a long time to be imagined by a child and given a special name, and finally does the unimaginable--he sets out on a quest to find his perfect match in the real world.

Discussion Guide ●​ What are your strategies for making a new friend? ●​ Why is imagination important?

●​ How does the illustrator use the whole book to add to the story? ●​ Have you had an imaginary friend? What made them a good friend? ●​ In what ways is Beekle courageous?

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