Spookley s story delivers a powerful message of tolerance and. Making predictions about a story excites the neurons for our readers so it engages them more in the story and helps them focus on the story. Jul 25, 2003 the legend of spookley the square pumpkin with cd troiano, joe, banta, susan on. The legend of spookley the square pumpkin by joe troiano is a great picture book choice for october. This fictional story of a square pumpkin provides the after reading the legend of spookley the square pumpkin, students can respond to the text using these square pumpkin reading response craft booklets.
With sonja ball, craig francis, rick jones, michel perron. Books similar to the legend of spookley the square pumpkin. Alstede farms nj, celebrate the fall at alstede farms and spookley the square pumpkin is a unique pumpkin that delivers a special message of tolerance and kindness that is just right for fall and any time of the year. The story is a fine one, and should be a good one to read to my first grade students this season. Spookley the square pumpkin activities the kindergarten. Oct 19, 2019 the legend of spookley the square pumpkin, is a wonderful childrens book by joe troiano the author and susan banta the illustrator. Included in the group are two pumpkinbullies, big tom and little tom. Story time just got better with prime book box, a subscription that delivers. One day in the pumpkin patch the strangest little pumpkin hatched spookley the pumpkin was different. The adorable story of the square shaped pumpkin inspired me to make this free pumpkin shape matching activity to go along with the book or movie. The legend of spookley the square pumpkin by joe troiano publisher.
I was introduced to spookley by my kids who every halloween, request to hear the legend of the square pumpkin year and year again. Spookley cd includes a reading of the story by farmer hill the transylvania twist the spookley. October 8, 20 by savanah 2 comments as an amazon associate and affiliate with other networks, i may earn a commission from purchases made through links within this post. Its a great story about not judging others who are different than.
The story of spookley the square pumpkin is new to me. Spookley is a square pumpkin and because he is not the usual roundshaped pumpkins, he has been made fun of terribly. Spookley the pumpkin was different and all the other pumpkins teased him but spookley proved that being different can save the day. Teaching kids tolerance and being different can be great, this book is highly recommended also because it is beautifully written in verse and comes with a cd that his story can be sung and appreciated.
All the other round pumpkins tease spookley for his shape until a storm breaks the fence of the bayside farm. The book is an adorable story with a meaningful lesson about being different. He was teased by all the other round pumpkins, because he looked different and could not roll around the pumpkin patch like all the other pumpkins. He feels sad and alone, until he discovers that no one family tree grows quite the same as another. Spookley the square pumpkin is a great fall time story about the acceptance of different people pumpkins. The legend of spookley the square pumpkin lesson plans and. The book is a perfect story starter for a fun fine motor square. Spookley has since appeared in a disney cartoon and musician jeff zahn created a spookley the square pumpkin song called if i was round. Spookley, the only square pumpkin in a patch watched over by a fatherly scarecrow, is sad and embarrassed by his squareness. The legend of spookley the square pumpkin and millions of other books are.
Spookley the square pumpkin story elements freebie. Spookley is chosen by the farmer based solely on his square shape. One of my childrens favorite books during the fall is spookley the square pumpkin, also available as a movie. Are you looking for some activities to go along with the book spookley. He was teased by all the other round pumpkins, because he looked different and could not roll around the pumpkin. Although it can be read as a simple adventure story, there are several themes interwoven within the story that illustrate selfishness, intolerance of differences and bullying as well as believing in yourself. The legend of spookley the square pumpkin read along youtube.
The pack includes the square pumpkin craft pattern and writing printables. But the actual book arrived very late and in poor condition. The one story is spookley in book form, the other stories seem to be about other holidays, like easter, 4th of july, valentines and christmas. This was originally a freebie friday post but since we had the awesome frenzy last friday, this turned into a freebie monday just for you. I paid for a new hardcover book and its dented, pages rippled and little holes presses.
Oct 09, 2018 the legend of spookley the square pumpkin by joe troiano is a great picture book choice for october. This is an excellent book to enjoy with children to not only enjoy the fall season, but to learn more about celebrating our differences. Scary halloween story for kids too much candy by elf learning duration. It is based off of the book the legend of spookley the square pumpkin by joe troiano. The book has a message of tolerance, acceptance and being kind, which is so important in todays diversified classrooms. The legend of spookley the square pumpkin by joe troiano. Poor spookley is a pumpkin whos shape is square rather then round.
Oct 24, 2015 the story of spookley the square pumpkin is new to me. Martins beloved books get a modern update in this series that follows a group of girlfriends and their homegrown babysitting business. Spookley the square pumpkin book and craft for kids. The story of spookley the square pumpkin by joe troiano is loved by kids.
The legend of spookley the square pumpkin with cd by joe. All the other pumpkins teased him, until spookley proved that being different can save the day. Dec 31, 2001 the story of spookely the square pumpkin, is about a small pumpkin who is a little different from the other pumpkins within the pumpkin patch. English and literacy speaking and listening in group discussion. But he receives help from a scarecrow and his 2 bat sidekicks and 3 very funny spiders. There are 3 vocabulary words from the book highlighted in this packet. Come read, listen, and create a fun spookley the square pumpkin craft with wikki stix this. Included in the group are two pumpkin bullies, big tom and little tom. Spookley the square pumpkin and all related characters and elements. The book is all about learning how it is okay to be different and it is a wonderful message to teach. Peek a boo playhouse in rohnert park, california did a nu. The legend of spookley the square pumpkin, available as both a book and movie, delivers a message of tolerance and kindness in a fun, accessible format that is easily grasped by young students.
Spookley the square pumpkin and all related characters and elements and tm holiday hill enterprises, llc. Reading the story spookley the square pumpkin, by joe troiano, is a fun way to practice 2d shapes. Spookley the square pumpkin wishes he had a family and a place he belonged. On top of that, pumpkins in real life are always judged by their looks, since they may not be the right size or shape. This autumfall reading activity packet complements the childrens book, the legend of spookley the square pumpkin, by joe troiano. The legend of spookley the square pumpkin by joe troiana. Come read, listen, and create a fun spookley the square pumpkin craft with wikki stix this fall. Last year, spookley the square pumpkin teamed up with pacers national bullying prevention center by lending his message of tolerance and kindness to a public service announcement promoting national bullying prevention month in october. The lovely book, the legend of spookley the square pumpkin by joe troiano and susan banta is a fall classic. The adorable story of the squareshaped pumpkin inspired me to make this free pumpkin shape matching activity to go along with the book or movie. Spookley the square pumpkin was first introduced to millions of children in author joe troianos book, the legend of spookley the square pumpkin, in which spookley is shunned by all of the round pumpkins until a mighty storm threatens to destroy the entire pumpkin patch and only spookley, with his unique shape, can save the day. The legend of spookley the square pumpkin lesson plans. Chosen as a new york times best illustrated book of 2016, this poetic, nonfiction story about a littleknown piece of african american history captures a humans capacity to find hope and joy in difficult circumstances. Spookley as a multisubject learning tool beyond bullying prevention, the story of spookley the square pumpkin can be used to teach lessons that touch on many other key areas of curriculum.
Spookley the square pumpkin activity packet color version. The legend of spookley the square pumpkin with cd 30. Spookley the square pumpkin craft response booklets. Book the legend of spookley the square pumpkin by joe troiano. Parents need to know that spookley the square pumpkin is an animated story based upon a childrens book, the legend of spookley the square pumpkin, by joe troiano. Of the book the legend of spookley the square pumpkin broken aesop. The moral of the story is that you shouldnt judge a book or a pumpkin by its cover. Read download the legend of spookley the square pumpkin pdf. Students can help identify character counts traits that spookley displayed throughout the story. Oct 25, 20 spookley got his start in in joe troianos original childrens book the legend of spookley the square pumpkin when, one day in the pumpkin patch the strangest little pumpkin hatched. The book itself is put together with 2 staples, so it isnt the sturdiest. It has really resonated with parents, caregivers, and teachers around the world. Spookley the square pumpkin tm classroom play t1 by joe troiano act 1 spookley the square pumpkin is asleep in the pumpkin patch. It was made by holiday hill farm, and released by kidtoon films and lionsgate.
The legend of spookley the square pumpkin by joe troiana and. For each word, you will get a foldable vocabulary card and a word wall card. Spookley was first introduced to millions of children in the book the legend of spookley the square pumpkin, in which he is shunned by all of the round pumpkins until a mighty storm threatens to destroy the entire pumpkin patch and only spookley, with his unique shape, can save the day. Oct 06, 2010 spookley the square pumpkin this morning, i introduced the kids to spookley the square pumpkin. Pumpkin shape matching inspired by spookley the square. Spookley the square pumpkin classroom education resources. Find books like the legend of spookley the square pumpkin with cd from the worlds largest community of readers. Spookley the square pumpkin book companion by moonlight.
The story of spookely the square pumpkin, is about a small pumpkin who is a little different from the other pumpkins within the pumpkin patch. Spookley the square pumpkin is a 2004 animated film about, well, a square pumpkin. Spookley the square pumpkin book companion by first and. The legend of spookley the square pumpkin is one of my favorite books to read in the fall. The legend of spookley the square pumpkin with cdthe teachers at our sonas school recommended the legend of spookley the square pumpkin. Activities and crafts for kids inspired by the popular childrens book, spookley the square pumpkin. Spookley the square pumpkin 2004 g 47m canadian movies when a storm terrorizes his patch, a pumpkin cast out for his shape must step up to use his smarts to save the day and to prove himself. Notebook journal for writing and drawing 110 pages, blank, 6 x 9 001. This fixedlayout ebook, which preserves the design and layout of the original print book, features readalong. The spookley book was made popular by joe troianos poem about a very unique pumpkin.
The legend of spookley the square pumpkin read along duration. Although it can be read as a simple adventure story, there are several themes interwoven. This packet provides you with vocabulary flashcards to use when you read the legend of spookley the square pumpkin by joe troiano aloud to your class. This book companion for spookley the square pumpkin by joe troiano will have your students working on so many literacy skills there are activities for sequencing with pictures, sequencing with text, story mapping, comparing and contrasting, character feelings, character changes, writing prompts, main idea and story. Both my girls sit to listen to the whole story and frequently bring the book out to be read again. The book is about 10 inches square, so its larger than i had thought it would be. Spookley was first introduced to millions of children in the book.
The legend of spookley the square pumpkin read along. This book is perfect for fall or halloween and invites a coordinating craft. The book is a perfect story starter for a fun fine motor square pumpkin craft with wikki stix. While all of the other pumpkins grow round, spookley grows square. Its also a great read if your class follows a bucket filling program. In the book the legend of spookley the square pumpkin by joe troiano, we meet a small pumpkin who doesnt look like the others in the field. Worksheets include a reading comprehension quiz, a rhyming worksheet, a. Spookley the square pumpkin is a 2004 canadian computeranimated film released directtodvd in january 2005, about a cubic pumpkin, and is based on the book the legend of spookley the square pumpkin by joe troiano. Spookley the square pumpkin western animation tv tropes.
Spookley the square pumpkin is my favorite since it is the book that started this wonderful adventure for me. A reading of the story by farmer hill the transylvania twist the spookley song bugs. Learn about the letter p and paint a pumpkin the alphabet adventure with alice and shawn the train duration. This is a great little pack to extend your pumpkin unit using the book, spookley, the square pumpkin by joe troiano.
Spookley s favorite halloween songs was released in 2012. All the other pumpkins teased him until spookley proved. The teachers at our sons school recommended the legend of spookley the square pumpkin. Spookley the square pumpkin is a square pumpkin who lives in a round pumpkin patch world. In the mean time we talk related with spookley the square pumpkin worksheets, weve collected particular variation of images to add more info. This fixedlayout ebook, which preserves the design and layout of the original print book, i dont have a family, spookley said with a moan. The legend of spookley the square pumpkin stories for. Hes teased and taunted by other mean round pumpkins.
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