Animals Should Definitely Not Borrow Library Books!

Have you ever thought about what would happen if animals were able to borrow library books? Lets take a look at what could happen.Animals Should Definitely Not Borrow Library Books . . .

. . . because books would always get wet with a whale.Whales Should Definitely Not Borrow Library Books . . .

Dont ever let your book get wet!

. . .because a snake could never turn the pages!Snakes Should Definitely Not Borrow Library Books . . .

Turn pages carefully from the top.

. . .because a slug would get the pages all slimy!Slugs Should Definitely Not Borrow Library Books . . .

Make sure your keep your book inside, away from mud and slime.

Pigs Should Definitely Not Borrow Library Books . . .because it could get very sloppy with a sow.

Remember to have your snack first , wash your hands, then enjoy your library book!

. . . because a squid would get ink on the pages.Squid Should Definitely Not Borrow Library Books . . .

Remember, don't write or color in a book!

A Goat Should Definitely Not Borrow Library Books . . .. . . because a goat would gobble it up.

Keep your book safe from your pet dog, cat or goat.

A Bird Should Definitely Not Borrow Library Books . . ...because a bluebird would never use a bookmark.

Use a bookmark to save your place in a book.

. . . because a mouse could never manage to carry it home!Mice Should Definitely Not Borrow Library Books . . .

Dont forget to put books in your book bag! They are safer that way!

. . .because a squirrel would bury it for the winter and forget where he put it.Squirrels Should Definitely Not Borrow Library Books . . .

Remember, you must bring your book back to the library each week.

Dont forget where you put your library book!. . .because there would be fewer books for kids to read at HPC!Animals Should Definitely Not Borrow Library Books . . .

Can you remember what you learned about book care from each animal?Animals Should Definitely Not Borrow Library Books

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QQT card game

Question: How would a slug take care of a library book?1. Greet your partner-read the question.2. Coach your partner, if needed, and praise!3. Other partner repeats with their card.4. Trade cards5. Say goodbye to your partner, hand up and pair up6. Teacher will signal hands up to end the session.Answer: A slug would get the pages of the book all slimy.

Book Care Tip Make sure your keep your book inside, away from mud, dirt and slime.

Question: How would a slug take care of a library book?Answer: A slug would get the pages of the book all slimy.

Book Care Tip Make sure your keep your book inside, away from mud, dirt and slime.Question: How would a whale take care of a library book?

Answer: A whale would get the pages of the book all wet.

Book Care Tip Do not leave your book on the table, when it is time to eat, or outside in the rain or snow.Question: How would a goat take care of a library book?

Answer: A goat would eatyour book.

Book Care TipKeep your book safe from your pets.

Question: How would a pig take care of a library book?

Answer: A pig would get your book all dirty with food.

Book Care TipRemember to wash your hands, before you enjoy a book.

Question: How would a snake take care of a library book?

Answer: A snake would not be able to turn the pages of a book. They dont have any fingers!

Book Care TipTurn the pages of a book slowly and carefully.

Question: How would a mouse take care of a library book?

Answer: A mouse could not carry the book home. The book is too big!

Book Care TipCarry your book home in your book bag.

Question: How would a squirrel take care of a library book?

Answer: A squirrel would bury it in the yard and forget where he put it.

Book Care TipBring your book to the library each week.

Question: How would a bluebird take care of a library book?

Answer: A bluebird would never use a bookmark.

Book Care TipUse a bookmark or clean paper to mark your place in a book.