Sunday, May 29, 2011

Babushka's Doll by Patricia Polacco

 

In this fine story we meet the little girl Natasha with her granny. Natasha is little bit spoiled and impatient with her grandmother demanding everything at once. That is why grandmother leaves the girl with special doll that comes to life. The doll teaches Natasha a lesson how to be patient and polite. Excellent way for children to see through the behavior of the doll how some of their own behavior can affect our relatives and friends.
I would have children discuss the character traits of Natasha and doll after reading the story to them.
We would also point out to what doll made Natasha do for her and how Natasha changed as a character in the end. I loved the illustrations in the book.  This story  can serve as a moral lesson for any child that is selfish and self -centered.

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