The Adventures of Holly Hill
Sticks in the Snow
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Golden Tips from the Katie, Holly, and Daisy to assist teachers and parents with questioning for undeerstanding of story elements and comprehension. Before Reading...author, illustrator, setting, key vocabulary After Reading....characters, style, plot, and theme Think About It.....What does it mean to be a friend? How do friends solve problems? Page 1- "Wake up Katie!" barked Holly loud and clear. "It's a snow day!" "Let's wake up and head for the woods." Holly Hill was covered in a thick blanket of white. The dark green leaves and red berries on the Holly trees glistened as the sunlight reflected off of the sparkling ice and snow.
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“Come on Katie!” barks Holly. “It’s a snow day!Let's wake Daisy and head for the woods." PUT ON YOUR SNOW BOOTS... and get ready to share in the fun adventures that take place on Holly Hill with three sweet and playful golden retrievers! Read to find out how Katie, Holly, and Daisy awaken to a forest of newly-fallen snow and how they spend this special day. Snow days are always fun on Holly Hill! This day becomes extra special because it is shared with friends. Read to discover how a usual game of finding and playing with sticks becomes more challenging and fun in the snow. PARENTS…TEACHERS…STUDENTS… Increase READING COMPREHENSION SKILLS by discussing/ thinking about the “TIPS TO BARK ABOUT” before and after reading the story.
About the Author
Gloria Sherman lives in Shelby, North Carolina. She lives with her family and animals on Holly Hill. The area is covered with beautiful American Holly Trees native to North Carolina. Her animals are always ready for a new adventure! Gloria has spent over thirty years as a teacher and principal. She continues to work with children and is passionate about teaching and learning. During her career, she has had the opportunity to work with many children. Gloria feels that her faith in God, children, and her animals have been her best teachers about what is most important in life. Her goals in writing are to promote literacy, to foster a life-long love of reading, and to share about the fun adventures that take place on Holly Hill. Gloria has 36 years of experience working in the field of education. She continues to work with children in the area of literacy and is a strong advocate for children and education.