Sub-Theme #3

Building Curriculum Through Books  

Please complete all sections of the book report.  

Curriculum Theme: __My relationships ___________________________  

Book title: __You are special” ______________________________  

Author: _____Max Lucado___________________________  

Summarize your book. What is the story about?  

Eli the woodcarver helps Punchinello understand how special he is – no matter what other Wemmicks may think. 

Mirrors and Windows: How might this book support children in your class. Is it a mirror, window, a sliding door, or a combination? Explain.  

This book will support children in my classroom to learn more about respect and friendships. How important is to have a right person, who will accept and support you as you are. In my opinion, this is a combination of mirror, window and sliding door. When we see Punchinello’s sadness and unhappiness, we are reminded of our melancholy and unhappiness. When we meet his friend Lucia, who does not care about the opinion of others, and advises the same to Punchinello, with whose help he went to Eli’s house, we remember all the friends or good people we met on the way of our life and we are grateful for their help. 

Describe the illustrations. How do the illustrations add to the story?  

The illustrations are sad, but it accurately describes Punchinello’s inner state. 

List questions that you would ask before, during or following a read aloud or discussion of this book.  

“Why Wemmicks were giving each other stickers?” 

“Why Punchinello was always sad?” 

“What Lucia advised him?” 

“Who was Eli?” 

“Why good relationship is so important?” 

“Why we are special?” 

“What color sticker would you give to your best friend and why?” 

Get creative! Briefly describe an art activity (using visual arts, movement, music, or dramatic play) that you would do with your class of 4, 5, or 6-yearolds in connection with a reading this book.  

Today we are going to draw stickers that we would like to give our friends.