By: Dori Chaconas
Illustrated by: Lynne Chapman
It's the most wonderful time of year! Christmas that is, when the cows come home once again to join in fellowship of friends and family and celebrate Christmas together. The cows have a favorite corner that they put the Christmas tree up every year. Before putting up the tree, the cows dance a Cowpoke Polka. But while dancing, Moosha's two hooves crash right through the floor directly where the tree is suppose to stand. The cows try and try to get Moosha unstuck but nothing is working. Everyone is sad that there will be no tree. Does this mean no Christmas? The cows are inspired by a baby calf on how to save Christmas, and they just might start a new tradition, as well.
This week, I chose a very different agriculture themed book. I thought this was a cute and fun book to relate agriculture to. Ideally, this book should be read to students around Christmas time. Even though it is not realistic, a teacher would still be able to talk to his/her students about cows. For example, Ask where do cows live?, Has anyone ever seen or been around a cow? Other discussions can occur as well such as, ask students how they would have attempted to fix the situation, do they have any Christmas traditions, or how would they decorate a Christmas tree. And remember to try and find a way to make a connection with the book to real life, to the students, or even to yourself.
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