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In a cumulative rhyme, family members describe the clothes they intend to give Jessie to go with her shoes from Grandpa.
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Orchard Books (1990), Edition: 1st American ed, Hardcover, 32 pages
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LibraryThing member conuly
I love cumulative tales :)
A cumulative tale is one of those fun stories that builds on itself, one element at a time, just like "The House that Jack Built".
In this case, every member of the family runs to get a girl another article of clothing to "Go with the shoes from grandpa", until eventually
The only trouble I have with this book (and it's minor, really), is that it's written with British English in mind. Which means that to my American voice, some of the rhymes (laugh and scarf; blouse and bows) just don't work, and it messes up the flow.
If it weren't for that quibble, I wouldn't have a problem at all. The book rocks.
A cumulative tale is one of those fun stories that builds on itself, one element at a time, just like "The House that Jack Built".
In this case, every member of the family runs to get a girl another article of clothing to "Go with the shoes from grandpa", until eventually
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she asks them nicely if they can just get her a pair of jeans instead.The only trouble I have with this book (and it's minor, really), is that it's written with British English in mind. Which means that to my American voice, some of the rhymes (laugh and scarf; blouse and bows) just don't work, and it messes up the flow.
If it weren't for that quibble, I wouldn't have a problem at all. The book rocks.
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LibraryThing member Emily_Cobenais
Shoes from Grandpa is about a girl named Jesse who is outgrowing her clothing. All of her family members give her different items of clothing, but her grandpa finally gives her what she wants. This is a cumulative tale that is for younger elementary grades.
LibraryThing member kmsmith13
This is a very cute story that students would love. It would be an excellent book to read if you have a few extra minutes one day during class. It is a cumulative story so students who are beginning readers can follow along with all of the repeated words. Also, there are lots of rhyming words in it
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as well. The story is about a little girl whose family is buying her all sorts of crazy new clothes when she really just wants some simple jeans. Many students can probably relate to this funny tell and I really think they would enjoy reading it. Show Less
LibraryThing member jkauk
Grandpa notices that Jessie doesn’t have any shoes because she has grown so much. He tells Jessie he is going to buy her a new pair of shoes. After she gets her new shoes, the rest of the family start buying her clothes that much the shoes. Her dad buys her socks, mom buys her a skirt, and sister
I thought this story was very funny because I could relate it to my life. It seems like I am always getting tons of new clothes but it’s never exactly what I want. It all has several lines that repeat throughout the story
One way to use this book is to read it to a class before Christmas and open up a discussion about what the book means. The teacher could help the students by explaining that sometimes we get things we do not always want. Another way to use this in a class room would be to have children by having the students rewrite the story and see all of the different outfits Jessie receives.
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buys her a hat, and so on until she is fully dressed from head to toe. Jessie tells her family she loves all the clothes but that she would really like is jeans. I thought this story was very funny because I could relate it to my life. It seems like I am always getting tons of new clothes but it’s never exactly what I want. It all has several lines that repeat throughout the story
One way to use this book is to read it to a class before Christmas and open up a discussion about what the book means. The teacher could help the students by explaining that sometimes we get things we do not always want. Another way to use this in a class room would be to have children by having the students rewrite the story and see all of the different outfits Jessie receives.
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LibraryThing member yd782615
Shoes from Grandpa was a cute family book about a little girl named Jessica who's grandpa brought her some shoes to wear. In the story it tells about the rest of her family buying other acessories to go with her boots like, socks, a coat, a sweater, bow and ribbions and etc. The end of the story
I thought that the story was cute, sometimes family think that they know what's best for you but really they don't.
I think that in my class, the children would like it because it would let them know that they are not the only person going through that.
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she decides that she just want to wear jeans and regular clothes.I thought that the story was cute, sometimes family think that they know what's best for you but really they don't.
I think that in my class, the children would like it because it would let them know that they are not the only person going through that.
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LibraryThing member GayWard
Family members describe the clothes they intend to give Jessie to go with her shoes from Grandpa.
LibraryThing member AmyLu
The girl is given a new pair of shoes by her grandpa. Everyone else in the family decides to give her a new article of clothing to go with the new shoes. The story builds, when in the end, the girl states that she's thankful, but all she wants is a pair of jeans.
LibraryThing member RachelPeterson
Jessie is given a new pair of shoes from her grandpa, and each member decides to give her a new article of clothing to go with her new shoes. By the end of the story Jessie is so thankful for all of her new clothes but all she really wants is a pair of jeans! This book is great for elementary
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students becasue it is very repetitive and some what predictable. Show Less
LibraryThing member caitlin.wester
Shoes from Grandpa is about a girl named Jessica who's Grandfather goes out to buy her a new pair of shoes. As a result of this other family members including her mother and brother buy her other clothing items to go along with her new shoes. While her family is very giving towards her, she still
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decides that she wants a pair of jeans, not a fancy outfit. Children need to be free to help decide what they want, and help make those decisions and Shoes From Grandpa is a way for families to learn that, but in a fun way that can help a family bond. Show Less
LibraryThing member bspentecost
Jessie has grown out of her clothes and the family starts to notice. Her grandpa offers to buy her shoes and so the rest of the family decides to buy her other articles of clothing to go with what grandpa has given her. Jessie is thankful but all she wants is a pair of jeans. I think this book is
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good for beginning readers because he has a lot of repetition. It is not very educational so I would read it to my class during free time or before lunch. I think it would be great for a read aloud. I would not read it to any grade past 3rd. Show Less
LibraryThing member E.OB
This book is about how a grandfather went out and bought his granddaughter a new pair of shows as a result the rest of her family buys her a new pair of clothing to go along with it. In the end she still wanted a pair of jeans. This is a great book to help children decided what they want to wear
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LibraryThing member JessicaFayeD
Summary:
In the beginning of the story a little girl's family is having a cookout. The little girls grandpa realize's how big she has gotten and wants to buy her some shoes so he does. Then every one in the family decides to buy her some piece of clothing. At the end of the story the little girl is
Personal Reaction:
This was a great book to see how everyone has a different way of doing things in their family.
Classroom Extension Ideas:
This is a great book to have the children in the classroom read during times of talking about how everyone does things differently in their families.
In the beginning of the story a little girl's family is having a cookout. The little girls grandpa realize's how big she has gotten and wants to buy her some shoes so he does. Then every one in the family decides to buy her some piece of clothing. At the end of the story the little girl is
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wearing so many different clothes that she just decides that she doesn't want to wear any of them that she wants to wear her own clothing.Personal Reaction:
This was a great book to see how everyone has a different way of doing things in their family.
Classroom Extension Ideas:
This is a great book to have the children in the classroom read during times of talking about how everyone does things differently in their families.
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LibraryThing member HelenDiekoff
This book Shoes from Grandpa is about a young girl named Jesse who is growing so fast her clothes no longer fit her. She receives clothing from her other family members, but her grandfather is the one who finally gets her what she wants, shoes. This is for young elementary students.
LibraryThing member kaylekatzung
This book is about a little girl whose grandfather bought her new shoes. As the story progresses she is outgrowing her clothing so her family members decide to buy her one new piece of clothing. This is a good book for upper elementary children.
LibraryThing member MataSoolua
Summary:
Shoes for Grandpa is about a grandpa who bought his granddaughter Jesse new shoes after seeing her at a family bar-b-que. This leads to other family members buying and making new clothing and assessories for Jesse.
Personal Reaction:
I enjoyed all the different kinds of clothing Jesse was
Classroom Extension:
This book probably could be used to make a chart in math class. Also, probably could be used as an suggestion for kids to have their parents read to them at the library. The book can be used for kids to draw what their friend is wearing during art and crafts.
Shoes for Grandpa is about a grandpa who bought his granddaughter Jesse new shoes after seeing her at a family bar-b-que. This leads to other family members buying and making new clothing and assessories for Jesse.
Personal Reaction:
I enjoyed all the different kinds of clothing Jesse was
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receiving. I also enjoyed the ending where all Jesse really wanted was some jeans. I would totally read this story out loud because it has lots of rhymes. Classroom Extension:
This book probably could be used to make a chart in math class. Also, probably could be used as an suggestion for kids to have their parents read to them at the library. The book can be used for kids to draw what their friend is wearing during art and crafts.
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LibraryThing member HaleyAnger
"Shoes from Grandpa" is about a girl who receives shoes from her grandfather, and then everyone else in her family wants to add to her outfit. So she receives multiple types of clothing as the story goes on, and in the end the little girl just asks for jeans.
I would use this book in my classroom
Recommended ages: 4-7 years
I would use this book in my classroom
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because it is a good family tale and it promotes kindness.Recommended ages: 4-7 years
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LibraryThing member GaoeeXiong
This book is about a little girl who sees her grandpa. Her grandpa is amazed at how big she has gotten and buys her a new pair of shoes. The rest of her family members buys her something to go along with her new shoes. I liked this book because it was fun to read and see all of the other things she
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got and the grade level would be 2-3rd Grade. Show Less
LibraryThing member siyu_jiang
Grandpa decides to buy Jessie a pair of shoes, the rest of the family join in with offers of new socks,shirt, blouse,sweater,coat,scarf,hat and mittens. But Jessie just want clothes that suit for her. It has strong rythem,so its easy for children to read.Children of Jessie's age may like Jessie
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want to wear jeans. 5-9. Show Less
LibraryThing member JenniferSaville
Shoes from Grandpa is a story about a girl named Jessie, who amasses an entire new wardrobe after her grandpa notices her shoes are too small. The entire family pitches in to get Jessie everything from skirts to blouses and jackets to scarves and socks, but all she really wants is a pair of jeans.
Cute book! It had a fun, bouncy rhythm that would be fun to read aloud, and I loved that it challenged the gender stereotypes of girls in frilly pink clothes!
Classroom Extensions:
1. Have kids make paper buddies (instead of paper "dolls") and outfits, and use these to talk about weather appropriate clothing.
2. Use the story to preface a classroom clothing drive.
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Cute book! It had a fun, bouncy rhythm that would be fun to read aloud, and I loved that it challenged the gender stereotypes of girls in frilly pink clothes!
Classroom Extensions:
1. Have kids make paper buddies (instead of paper "dolls") and outfits, and use these to talk about weather appropriate clothing.
2. Use the story to preface a classroom clothing drive.
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LibraryThing member brittanyblakesley
Summary- This is a story about a little girl who gets shoes from her grandfather. Since her grandfather buys her shoes, her whole family ends up pitching in and buying her other items of clothing, but in the end all she wanted was a pair of jeans.
Personal Reaction- I though this was a very cute
Classroom extension ideas- 1) The students could draw a picture of themselves with all the items mentioned in the book.
2) This would also be a great opportunity to inform them that not all kids get clothes like that all the time and maybe they could start a clothing drive.
Personal Reaction- I though this was a very cute
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book. I introduces some article of clothing that some children may not have heard of before. I likes how this story was written also. Classroom extension ideas- 1) The students could draw a picture of themselves with all the items mentioned in the book.
2) This would also be a great opportunity to inform them that not all kids get clothes like that all the time and maybe they could start a clothing drive.
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CCBC Choices (1990)
NCTE Adventuring with Books: A Booklist for Pre-K—Grade 6 (10th Edition: 1988-1992)
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Physical description
32 p.; 9.75 x 0.25 inches
ISBN
0531058484 / 9780531058480