Kindness and Caring for the Holidays

Another year is coming to a close. This week we have been reading the story " How to Heal a Broken Wing" by Bob Graham. While it is not a Holiday story, it does capture that theme of kindness, and thinking of others. Last week we read a winter story called "One Winter's Day" by Christina Butler, it highlights the adventures of a Hedgehog who also spends his time doing kind things for others despite his own troubles. Below are summary's of each book from indigo.


One Winter's Day:

When a fierce windstorm blows away Little Hedgehog''s nest, he puts on his winter clothes and sets off for Badger''s warm house. On his way, Hedgehog meets his friends, all shivering in the wind and snow. One by one, Hedgehog gives away his cozy mittens, hat, and scarf.

But will Little Hedgehog make it through the storm to safety without his warm clothes?

A delightful story about sharing with others, with soft flocking wherever Little Hedgehog''s mittens, hat and scarf appear.

How to Heal a broken Wing:

No one saw the bird fall."

In a city full of hurried people, only young Will notices the bird lying hurt on the ground. With the help of his sympathetic mother, he gently wraps the injured bird and takes it home. In classic Bob Graham style, the beauty is in the details: the careful ministrations with an eyedropper, the bedroom filled with animal memorabilia, the saving of the single feather as a good-luck charm for the bird''s return to the sky. Wistful and uplifting, here is a tale of possibility - and of the souls who never doubt its power.


Below is a resource for parents that highlights Kindness and Caring, and how you can continue the conversation at home.

Finally, students have been given overdue notices to take home today. Please return the form (with the books!) So that we may maintain our collection here at Earl Beatty.

Have a safe and Happy Holiday!