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Imagine



Last updated Monday, March 4, 2024

Author: John Lennon
Illustrator: Jean Jullien
Date of Publication: 2017
ISBN: 1328808653
Grade Level: 1st    (GLCs: Click here for grade level guidelines.)
Date(s) Used: Mar. 2024

Synopsis: "Join one little pigeon as she sets out on a journey to spread a message of tolerance around the world. Featuring the lyrics of John Lennon's iconic song and illustrations by the award-winning artist Jean Jullien, this poignant and timely picture book dares to imagine a world at peace." Amazon

Note to readers:
•  This is a short book, so doing a walk through of the book is recommended.

Discussion topics for before reading:
•  Where do you think the pigeon is going?
•  What do you imagine you'll be when you grow up?

Vocabulary
•  Country - a state or nation.
•  Possession - the act or condition of having or owning something.
•  Greed - a great desire for more wealth or possessions than one needs.

Discussion topics for during/after reading:
•  What do you think is in the pigeon's bag?
•  What do you dream about?
•  How do you imagine there will be peace in the world?

Craft ideas:
•  Draw pigeons on a paper bag and use them as puppets.
•  Make flowers out of tissue paper.

Special activities:
•  Listen to the song Imagine by John Lennon availble at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QfgVhE1M6ns

*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!