The
Monarch
Award:
Illinois'
K-3
Children's Choice Award
2008
Master List
Sponsored by
the
Illinois
School Library Media Association
2008 Nominee: Our Tree Named SteveIn a letter to his children, a father shares how important the tree, Steve, has been to all of them throughout their many years together.
Author: Alan Zweibel
Illustrator: David Catrow
Book
Activities
- Discussion questions: Do you have a favorite outdoor
site? Favorite tree?
- Language arts:
- Writing: Write a letter to someone about a recent event.
Write a sequel to the book about the children playing in the tree
house.
- Math: Learn how to estimate the height of a tree by
measuring shadows. Measure the circumference of a large tree.
- Science: Plant a tree in the school yard or at home.
Research species and sizes of trees. How long does it take to grow a
tree for lumber. What other products come from trees?
- Social Studies:
- Drama:
- Cooking/Food:
- Art: Create are with leaves or leaf rubbings.
- Music:
- Movement:
Related Books
The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein
The Great Kapok Tree by Lynne Cherry
The Growing Up Tree by Vera Rosenberry
Henry and Mudge and the Tall Treehouse by Cynthia Rylant
A Tree is Nice by Janice Udry
Magic Tree House books by Mary Pope Osborne
Three Up a Tree by James Marshall
Websites
2008 Nominee Resources