Hip-Pocket Papa |
Publication Information
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Author: Markle, Sandra |
Illustrator: Alan Marks |
Title: Hip-Pocket Papa |
Date: 2010 |
Publisher: Charlesbridge |
City: Watertown |
ISBN, paperback: 978-1-57091-707-0 |
ISBN, hardback: |
Recommended audience:
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ABE/ABLE:
Yes |
ESOL:
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Family:
Yes |
Young Adult:
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Picture:
Yes |
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General Information:
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Book Type(s):
nonfiction
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HSE Descriptor(s):
language arts - reading| science
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Summary: |
The story of an Australian male frog, the size of a thumbnail, who has special pouches to carry his tadpoles until they mature. This little papa is entrusted with the responsibility to nurture and care for his children as they grow from tadpoles to young froglets inside the pouches on his legs. It is a delightful tale of persistence in a world of predators. |
Teaching Ideas: |
Students could make a timeline of frogs' growth and study other Australian animals. Lessons about other unusual habits of animals could be introduced with this book. Students could do research into other animals with unusual parenting practices.
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Teaching Strategies: |
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Fluency Activities
http://literacy.kent.edu/eureka/strategies/fluency_activities.pdf
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K-W-L Instruction Strategy
http://literacy.kent.edu/eureka/strategies/k_w_l.pdf
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