Elementary Library

Resource & Discussion Guide

The Leaf Thief by Alice Hemming (E HEM) Squirrel enjoys looking at the beautiful, colorful leaves, but everyday more and more disappear which makes him think someone is stealing them. Includes information on seasonal leaf loss in autumn. Discussion Prompts: ●​ How does Squirrel feel when he sees one of his leaves is missing? How do you know? ●​ What do you think Bird thinks about Squirrel? ●​ What do you think is wrong with one of the leaves? ●​ Where do you think his leaf is? ●​ Who do you think is the leaf thief? ●​ How do you think Squirrel could try to relax? Because of an Acorn by Lola Schaefer (577.3 SCH) This ... informative picture book explores the vital connections between the layers of an ecosystem, relating how every tree, flower, plant, and animal connects to one another in spiraling circles of life

Discussion Prompts: ●​ What do you think happens because of an acorn? ●​ Where can we find acorns? ●​ How are the tree and the acorn connected? ●​ What other animals do we see in the forest? ●​ What can you do to help the environment?

My Papi Has a Motorcycle by Isabel Quintero (E QUI)------ When Daisy Ramona zooms around her neighborhood with her papi on his motorcycle, she sees the people and places she's always known. She also sees a community that is rapidly changing around her. ●​ What job does Daisy’s dad have? ●​ What does Daisy think of the stray cats? What about her mom? ●​ How does Daisy and her dad greet Mr. Garcia, the librarian? ●​ What stories do the murals tell? ●​ What does Daisy imagine as they are finishing their ride on the big circle? ●​ What parts of the city where Daisy lives are familiar to you? What parts are different? ●​ How would you feel if you went to eat at one of your favorite restaurants and when you get there it’s closed for good? ●​ What kind of changes have you seen in your city or neighborhood? How do you feel about those changes? Motorcycles by Meg Greve (629.22 GRE) Introduces readers to the parts of a motorcycle, what they do, and the noises they make. Discussion Prompts:

Discussion Prompts: ●​ Have you ridden a motorcycle before? What was it like?

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