The Christmas We Moved to the Barn
Story by Alexandra Day and Cooper Edens
Pictures by Alexandra Day
The Christmas We Moved to the Barn at Amazon.com
Level: Advanced
Description: Taffy and her family are ready for Christmas, but on Christmas Eve they’re notified that they’ve got to move out of their house by midnight. Undaunted, they trek all of their belongings into the barn and have a very merry Christmas after all. This book is an excellent springboard to talk about change and transition with older learners. Talk about coping strategies, stress and optimism.
Concepts:
- Holiday—Christmas
- Social/Emotional/Family
- Problem Solving/Executive Function