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Books for Kids: Stick Man (Virtual Book Club for Kids)

October 9, 2014 •

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It’s time for Virtual Book Club for Kids!  Our featured author this month is Julia Donaldson.  We love Donaldson’s books for kids in our house. In fact, the book we are featuring today is my 2 year-old son’s favorite book of the year!

Let me tell you a little bit about how Virtual Book Club for Kids works in case you are new to the series.  The Educators’ Spin On It, Toddler Approved and Rainy Day Mum have put together a wonderful line-up of great authors to explore.  On the second Thursday of each month, talented bloggers will be sharing one of the three featured books by the highlighted author that month.  Each blogger will share an activity or craft to compliment one of the three books.  You are invited to try out as many of the ideas that you feel would be a good fit for your kids.

Now, onto the Julia Donaldson book we chose this month.

A fun gift idea for kids to make based on Julia Donaldson's book Stick Man from growingbookbybook.com

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Julia Donaldson’s Books for Kids

Julia Donaldson is an amazing author and when she pairs with Axel Scheffler for illustrations it is pure magic.  This past summer we featured the super fun Super Worm for story time.  For Virtual Book Club for Kids we have chosen Stick Man.

The Book:  Stick Man

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In the story the Stick Man becomes separated from his family tree.  He ends up in a swan’s nest, a dog’s mouth and eventually in a pile to be used in the fireplace.  Fortunately he is awakened by a sound in the fireplace.  The jolly Santa Claus is stuck in the chimney.  Stick Man helps him out and continues with him on his journey to deliver toys to the boys and girls.  Santa has one last thank you gift when he returns Stick Man back to his family tree.

The Activity:  Stick Man Ornament and Gift Card

This is an easy gift idea for kids to make.  Pair the ornament, gift card and copy of the Stick Man book as super cute gift to give another child or family.

The Ornament:

Easy Stick Man ornament kids can make.

Let the kids scout the neighborhood for the perfect stick for a Stick Man.  Add a couple of googly eyes and tie a piece of yarn to form a scarf which will double as the way to hang the ornament on the tree.

The Gift Card

Card making with kids based on the book Stick Man

Using brown paper cut out 5 rectangles (one large and four small).  Have the kids arrange the pieces on a blank card to form a Stick Man.  Glue the pieces down and add googly eyes.  Now they can write a special holiday message to the recipient of their gift.

Pack the Gift

You are now ready to wrap the Stick Man ornament, card and copy of the book as a holiday gift for a special someone.  Wrap the book in a brown paper bag, glue a few twigs to the top, attach your ornament amongst the twigs, add some twine string as ribbon, and you have a lovely presentation.  Nothing beats a handmade gift!

Now, it’s time to explore some other great activities and crafts to compliment Julia Donaldson’s books.

Virtual Book Club for Kids

More Julia Donaldson Inspired Activities from the Virtual Book Club for Kids Bloggers

Room on the Broom Activities

Room on the Broom Activities by Growing Book by Book
Room on the Broom Activities by Inspiration Laboratories
Room on a Broom Ordinal Numbers by Rainy Day Mum
Room on the Broom Sensory Bin by Still Playing School
Witch Shape Craft by Toddler Approved

Stick Man Activities
Counting Ingredients into the Caldron by 3 Dinosaurs
Fancy Stick Crown by Mama Miss
Recycled Stick Man Craft by LalyMom

The Gruffalo Activities
DIY Gruffalo Inspired Mouse Costume by The Educators’ Spin On It
Gruffalo Rhyming Tic Tac Toe Game by Royal Baloo
Gruffalo Themed Shape Animals by The Educators’ Spin On It
Roll a Gruffalo Game by Playdough to Plato
Color Pages by Crystal and Co

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About Jodie Rodriguez

Jodie Rodriguez is a mom of two young boys and an early childhood/elementary educator with over 20 years of experience. Jodie's passion is helping parents, teachers, librarians and anyone else interested in nurturing and reaching ALL of our youngest growing readers.

Comments

  1. Tina at Mommynificent says

    October 16, 2014 at 6:00 am

    Sadly, I have not yet read any of Julia’s books. I must rectify this immediately! 🙂 Thanks for sharing this at Mommynificent.com’s Booknificent Thursday! Always enjoy your contributions!
    Tina

    • Jodie Rodriguez says

      October 16, 2014 at 7:01 am

      You are in for a real treat Tina!

  2. Catherine Ami says

    October 9, 2014 at 9:44 pm

    Ohh my, that bookmark is just adorable!!! I absolutely love this book and can’t wait to make some of this December.

  3. Cassie @ 3Dinosaurs.com says

    October 9, 2014 at 9:06 am

    I really like the gift theme of this post! My girls and I will be reading this book for sure in December. 🙂

  4. Beth T says

    October 9, 2014 at 8:04 am

    These books and activities look fun! Thank you – can’t wait to read them. In fact, I DO have to wait – right now I have too many hold requests in our library system and can’t add any more. 🙂 I’ve made a list of these books to check out soon. Love your resources, especially to incorporate into our homeschool life. 🙂 Thanks Jodie!

    • Jodie Rodriguez says

      October 9, 2014 at 8:08 am

      I have that problem too Beth! We love Julia Donaldson books and usually have to order most of them from other libraries because our local library only carries a few of them. We highly recommend Stick Man, Superworm, and The Spiffiest Giant in Town.

  5. Devany says

    October 9, 2014 at 7:38 am

    I love a themed gift! Fun idea!

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