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	Santa and the Three Bears
 
 
  
	Last updated Sunday, October 23, 2005
 
  
Author: Dominic Catalano  
  
Illustrator: Dominic Catalano  
    
Date of Publication: 2000 
ISBN: 1563978644  
Grade Level: 3rd    (GLCs: Click here for grade level guidelines.) 
Date(s) Used: Dec. 2002  
  
Synopsis: 
While Santa and Mrs. Claus are away, three bears venture into their snug house and make themselves at home.
  
  
Discussion topics: To be posted soon ... 
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	Make a Christmas wreath for Santa's door, or stockings with the names of family and friends.
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	Draw and tell the story from Baby Bear's point of view.
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	Make a paper compass with a needle that spins.
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*Note: 	These craft ideas are just suggestions.  
You can use them, but you don't have to use them.  
You can expand upon them, or add your own twist.  
Remember, though,  that the focus of your time should 
not be on the development and execution of a craft;  
the focus should be on the read-aloud and the 
enjoyment of the book! 
 
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