Classic Little Golden Book retelling of a standard moral tale of "the grass is greener . . ." Nicely illustrated. ( )

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Summary:
This book is about the saying, “The grass is always greener on the other side”. Little Cow decides one day to go to the other mountain because she believe the grass tastes better, on her way she finds new friends. She convinces them that everything tastes better on the other side. As soon as they get to the other mountain they find out nothing tastes better at all. After going home, they realize things are wonderful on their own side.

Personal Reaction:
This is a great book. The content was easy to understand. The illustrations are very detailed. They make you feel like you are on your way up the mountain.

Classroom Extension Ideas:
1. I would have the students remember a time where they wanted something from a peer, such as: toys or experiences, and discuss them aloud. We would follow up with why they wanted it, and how they overcame that jealousy.

2. I would further our lesson by having each student draw a picture of the item from
number one, and their most prized possession and discuss what it would be like to
have someone else take it. We would then discuss why it wouldn’t be fun to
actually take things when we are jealous. ( )