Claude gives away all his Christmas presents to his down-and-out friend, Bummer, but receives an even better present from his young master.
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Dec 22, 2010
Vivian
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My first introduction to this story was at a family gathering. My sister gave her small children props to dramatize the story. I found a very tattered copy at a library booksale and snatched it up. I like to use this story every year to the pre-school crowd. This year I used two plush dogs, and fabric ball, a small blanket, and a pillow.
Children respond very well to story telling (especially if there are props). This adds needed variety to a story time. It is okay to read the More...
Children respond very well to story telling (especially if there are props). This adds needed variety to a story time. It is okay to read the More...
Dec 07, 2010
Claudia
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My favorite book of all time is a Christmas story of a dog giving his clothes to someone else who needed it. It shows how the season is about giving more than receiving! The students can write about ways they can give and maybe as a class, donate goods to other children who will need food or blankets for this winter! It is small and cute, but great to have for a class!
Jan 18, 2010
Amanda
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Even though it's after Christmas, this one had such a nice story about giving that I had to get it out. I'm not sure how old it is, so the illustrations are either retro or of their time, either way, I thought they fit well with the simple story of how it's better to give than to receive and that sometimes what we get isn't any better than what we've got already.
Feb 26, 2011
Cheryl/Aradanryl
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Wonderful, heart-warming story of a dog who shares his Christmas gifts. Good read-aloud with wonderful drawings
Jul 19, 2008
Heidi
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This is a classic Christmas story - tradition for our family. It is about a dog named Claude that shares all of his new Christmas gifts with his lonely, homeless friend named "Bummer". He knows that his best gifts are his family. Too cute!
Sep 11, 2008
Elizabethbennett
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This is probably my all-time favorite children's book, simply because it was the first book I read all by myself. Of course, it is also a wonderful story.
Mar 13, 2009
Amber
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Very good book to show that helping someone out is a gift. Very good example of sharing.
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