First I was a waiter, and then I was offered a part-time job at a magazine for teenagers. It took me a while to figure out what I wanted to do. “After high school, I studied fine art at The University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth and graduated with a BFA in 1982. I had no idea back then that I’d end up writing and illustrating children’s books when I grew up.
Seuss’ words and I was fascinated by the meticulous detail of Robert McCloskey’s illustrations. Seuss and Robert McCloskey were my heroes. My specialty was aliens, robots, and monsters. Another would draw animals so realistic you’d swear they were breathing. One of my brothers would sketch intricate war scenes. We didn’t have video games or computers to entertain us, so we drew instead. As a child, my brothers and I would spend hours drawing pictures. Open-Ended Game Board: Help Dee get back to the campsite.Chris Van Dusen writes: “I was born in Portland, Maine, on St. Let’s Go Camping Game: Collect all of the camping items to win! Watch out for the mosquitos! Put the item in the right place and you get to keep the card! 12 Preposition Cards and 12 Camping Items: Pick one preposition card and one camping item from the pile. 8 Name the Category Cards: All three items belong to the same category. 12 Compare and Contrast Cards: How are they the same and how are they different? Writing Prompt for Story Writing Activity Past, Present and Future Verb Sentence Starters: Today, I _, Yesterday, I _, Tomorrow, I _ Story Retell Cards for Characters, Setting, Problem, Feelings, Events, and Solution Story Retell Map (title, author, characters, setting, problem, solution, events, and solution) 3 Sequencing Maps (Beginning, Middle, and End) The companion includes tons of activities to go along with the book or just to enhance your "Camping theme."
This book is great to use in speech with those kiddos who are working on story retell. Magee go on a camping trip and get a little more than they bargained for! It all starts with some marshmallows and a very hungry, but nearly blind, bear. Super cute book with beautiful illustrations. Book Companion for "A Camping Spree with Mr.
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