[LM_NET] HIT: Elem. books about wants/needs

[Nancy Dickinson <dickinsonn@K12COFFEE.NET>]

Thanks to everyone who sent me suggestions for books about wants/needs. I
actually think this would be a good topic for one of our authors to
address. There doesn't seem to be much out there. Below is my original
target and the few suggestions I received. Thanks!
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I had a 2nd grade teacher send me a note this afternoon asking me for a
book about wants/needs. I assume she wants to teach her children the
difference between the two. Do you have any ideas for some picture books
that would address this?
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How about The Little Red Hen?
A little abstract, but maybe.

The quiltmaker's gift
and, although it sounds silly, there's a Arthur sticker book called
Glasses for D.W. that works well too.

Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs  by Judi Barrett.
Hilarious.  People have to leave their homes, and take only the  "absolute
necessities."
I always have the kids determine the difference between Needs and  wants.

not directly, but it's about wanting too much/ being content with what you
have. Patricia Polacco has retold The Fisherman's Wife as Luba and the
Wren. I've had wonderful success with it as a readaloud in 2nd and 3rd.


Nancy Dickinson, Librarian
Hillsboro Elem. School
Hillsboro, TN 37342
dickinsonn@k12coffee.net

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