During the winter holidays it can be hard to find a good story to read with your class. In some schools, teachers are not able to share holiday specific books with your students. This week we are spotlighting a great book that gets students in the spirit of the holidays without too much focus on one particular holiday. Red and Lulu is a heartwarming story about two cardinals that students are sure to love. Instead of focusing on Christmas, this story focuses on Red and Lulu and their home in an evergreen tree. - Jodi and the Starts With a Story Team
Red and Lulu tells the sweet story of two cardinals that live happily in an evergreen tree. One day when Red is out in search of food, he returns to find the tree cut down and on the back of a moving truck. He frantically tries to follow the tree because Lulu is still there, however he can’t keep up. Red does not give up and keeps flying in search of his friend. He arrives in a strange new place, New York City. He follows a familiar song and chirping to find Lulu in their tree in Rockefeller Center. The cardinals are amazed by the crowd of thousands admiring the tree and singing carols. Eventually, the two birds must find a new home in Central Park, but make it a tradition to visit their beloved evergreen each year.
This heartwarming story about the friendship two birds is sure to be loved to all!
Red and Lulu is a great choice for a winter read aloud because there are so many skills you can integrate. Take a look at some of the ways we would use this text in our own classrooms!
If you are looking for “ready to go” activities for the first day of school, be sure to check out the book companion. With it you’ll receive all of the following resources to align with this specific book:
December might be one of the most stressful months for teachers! Your students are probably filled with excitement about the holidays and ready for a break, you’re stressed out about all your shopping, and you just can’t find time for lesson planning. Don’t stress teacher friends, with this resource you can feel good about teaching a thoughtful and meaningful lesson while still saving time.
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