Title of a book, article or other published item this will display to the public. Each of these 14 centers is designed to be used in multiple ways to meet the needs of all students. The deal is that hare and his family will plant and harvest the crops on bears land and in return they get half of the crops. Compare the drawings or pictures of the characters in the book to drawings. Comparing and contrasting with tops and bottoms stories. Buy tops and bottoms by stevens, janet, stevens, janet isbn. Apr 24, 2018 theres nothing like holding an actual book in your hand and turning its pages to fully experience the story. Here are some great book activities for kindergarten and first grade. Tops and bottoms book by janet stevens 5 available editions. Hare and bear agree that if hare and his family take care of the planting and tending to the crops they can split the profit. Tops and bottoms by janet stevens is such a fun book for your students.
Its all wonderful fun, and the book opens, fittingly, from top to bottom instead of. This lesson is important because it will teach the students basic comprehension skills that are essential in understanding literature. When good readers read aloud, they know which words to emphasize to add meaning to the text. Hare solves his familys problems by tricking rich and lazy bear in. Please excuse any mistakes in the reading of tops and bottoms. Tops and bottoms by janet stevens 1995, hardcover for. Bottoms celebrates the trickster tradition of using ones wits to overcome hardship. Bear is wealthy but extremely lazy, and sleeps all day. This is a close reading kit for tops and bottoms by janet stevens. This caldecott honor book is chockfull of goofy animals and fun illustrations. Tops and bottoms by anita bremer teachers pay teachers.
Its an adorable caldecott winning picture book that we love at our house. Product information hare solves his familys problems by tricking rich and lazy bear in this funny, energetic version of an old slave story. This picture book has full page spreads of delightfully, colorful illustrations of vegetables, both tops and bottoms, growing in the gardens that the rabbit family tend. Tops and bottoms by janet stevens will capture the heart of young readers. As usual, stevens animal characters, bold and colorful, are delightful hare solves his familys problems by tricking rich and lazy bear in this funny, energetic version of an old slave story. Bear and hare get involved in a gardening business where hares tricks and hard work allow him to reap all the vegetable profits, while lazy bear sleeps through every planting. The entertaining story is illustrated with stevenss now familiar artwork, lively. When it comes time for planting hare lets bear choose if he wants the tops or the bottoms. Tops and bottoms by janet stevens comparing bear and rabbit by lis. We buy these foods in our local grocery stores or at farmers markets. Reading, responding to literature, retelling, center and craft ideas too. Root vegetables tops and bottoms flip book teach beside me. Students love cooking projects, and this one is no exception. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools.
In this trickster tale, a clever hare outwits the lazy bear while planting and harvesting the tops and bottoms of their vegetable garden. Tops and bottoms by janet stevens comparing bear and rabbit by. Use the activities below to bring meaning to the story and help students make personal connections. Janets father was in the navy therefore she moved a great deal and attended many schools while growing up. This humorous tale follows a family of busy gardening rabbits who outwitt a lazy bear.
Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. It is about a hare planting and harvesting a gardern and giving certain parts of the vegetables to a bear. He is now industrious, focused, and an animal with a plan, which contrasts sharply with the sluggish work ethic of his neighbor, bear. They especially enjoy being able to share their cooking skills with their families. Tops and bottoms book by janet stevens 5 available. This is one of those books where im not sure if i love the storyline or the illustrations more.
When i first picked up the charming, tops and bottoms picture book by janet stevens, i was initially certain that this was a kind of brer rabbit tale. Bear is content to spend his days laying about and sleeping, while his business partner, hare, sows the. I think youll really enjoy this trickster tale about a lazy bear and a clever hare. Tops and bottoms adapted and illustrated by janet stevens once upon a time there lived a very lazy bear who had lots of money and lots of land. Tops and bottoms, by janet stevens, is a trickster tale that will capture the attention of young readers. In janet stevens tops and bottoms, we meet the same hare who lost the race with a tortoise in aesops famous fable, but he has since learned his lesson. In the spring of 1998 the national center for childrens illustrated literature nccil featured the art of janet stevens in its show tops and bottoms. Tops and bottoms is a trickster tale about a bear and hare who agree to become business partners. Bear and hare get involved in a gardening business where hares tricks and hard work allow him to reap all the vegetable profits, while lazy bear sleeps through every planting season and doesnt make any profits. The amazing illustrations have earned artist janet stevens a caldecott honor medal.
Hare is poor but clever, so he decides to work out a deal with bear. Story element activitiesstudent unit cover pagestory ele. Tops and bottoms in the spring of 1998 the national center for childrens illustrated literature nccil featured the art of janet stevens in its show tops and bottoms. An exlibrary book and may have standard library stamps andor stickers. A traditional southern folktale provides a hilarious lesson about work, ingenuity, and resourcefulness. Fun ideas to use with our favorite janet stevens book. It is listed on the website as part of the suggested reading material for grades 23. The hare family works together to help fight off hunger, while bear gets a lesson on how being lazy and not learning can backfire. These lesson plans and worksheets are made to be a supplement to the book tops and bottoms by janet stevens. Its all wonderful fun, and the book opens, fittingly, from top to bottom instead of from side to side, making it perfect for storytime sharing. The author illustrator janet stevens has woven a clever story that will have youngsters giggling to the very end.
By janet stevens caldecotthonor winning retelling of the classic tale of wily hare tricking lazy bear into giving up half the crops, be it the top, or the bottom. It is such a cute story about a lazy bear who sleeps through every planting season. A story so deep in the ground even the paper is made from gardening pants. Let students know that after harvest we buy the foods farmers and gardeners grew. As usual, stevens animal characters, bold and colorful, are delightful. Now bring that tops and bottoms fun into your math and literacy centers. As i have said before, i love hearing about your favorite books. Hare can use bears land, as long as bear gets half of the crops, either the top or the bottom. Whether he chooses tops or bottoms he always looses. Hare, decked out in a lively gardening shirt and surrounded by mischievous offspring, is the image of determination. Tops and bottoms book study companion activities to go with the book by janet stevens. This activity was inspired by the book tops and bottoms by janet stevens. Pages can include considerable notesin pen or highlighterbut the notes cannot obscure the text. Browse over educational resources created by grade is wienerful in the official teachers pay teachers store.
Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Janet stevens books list of books by author janet stevens. Tops and bottoms is a caldecott honor book that is written and illustrated beautifully by janet stevens and it is a trickster tale that is inspired by many european folktales and africanamerican folktales of the south that deal with the subject of a trickster character teaching their rivals a lesson in hard work and determination. If you havent ever read the book tops and bottoms, its about a clever rabbit who tricks a bear into going into a farming business with him. Tops bottoms download pdfepub ebook gets free book. Tops and bottoms is an adaptation combining several folk tales from the past. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. With her sister and coauthor, susan stevens crummel, she created the acclaimed bestsellers the great fuzz frenzy, help me, mr. Tops and bottoms book by janet stevens storyboards. Sample literature elements planning grid for tops and. Animals in clothing tricking one another out of food of one sort or another. This unit is a book companion for tops and bottoms, by janet stevens.
Pictures decorated her walls, mirrors, furniture and school work including math assignments. Literature units for tops and bottoms can include a variety of activities that will work well for students in grades k3. Hare solves his familys problems by tricking rich and lazy bear in this funny, energetic version of an old slave story. Tops and bottoms comparing character traits freebies. While this didnt always sit well with her teachers, it was what she loved to do. With her sister and coauthor, susan stevens crummel, she created the. There is so much you can do with this book, which means this pack will probably grow in the future, but for now these activities were what we did during speech and language inter. Explain that when the characters in the book gather the food this is called harvesting food. Understanding the text helps readers know which words to stress.
A 1996 caldecott honor book hare solves his familys problems by tricking rich and lazy bear in this funny, energetic version of an old slave story. Compare the drawings or pictures of the characters in the book to drawings and pictures of real animals and make statements or ask questions about similarities and differences. The pack can be used for whole class learning, individual student work, during small group guided reading time, or as part of a book club. These are books your family will treasure and read over and over again. Tops and bottoms by janet stevens and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Nov 27, 2016 please excuse any mistakes in the reading of tops and bottoms. With her sister and coauthor, susan stevens crummel, she created the acclaimed bestsellers the great fuzz frenzy,help me, mr. Tops and bottoms is a caldecott honor book that is written and illustrated beautifully by janet stevens and it is a trickster tale that is inspired by many european folktales and africanamerican folktales of the south that deal with the subject of a trickster character teaching their rivals a.
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