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STORY
The Old Tree and the New Friend
When a thick coat of snow breaks off a big branch of the old maple tree (Lil Mamma and Sally's home), the two friends are forced to find a temporary home. The Junkyard animals offer to help, and discover something unexpected as they start to dig - a new friend!
Projects, Crafts, and Recipes for this Story
“Helpers”: A Story About Natural Disasters, Fear, and Lending a Hand
Wildfires are scary. Flooding is scary. The news is thick with pictures of burning or flooding homes, and next week there are thousands of children who will not start school because their school is either underwater or their home has burned to the ground.
Storybox Playlist: Stories for Making New Friends
Summertime is often a time for new adventures, new experiences, and indeed, meeting new friends. These stories all focus on the exciting yet anxious feelings that come with meeting new people – and offer strategies making the process more fun and authentic.
