Say & Play Story Kit Book The Grumpy Goat By Once Upon a Dance Story Kit Includes: ~20- 25 corresponding mini objects! ~ The paperback book ~Compact plastic case (color may vary) ~Laminated story card to use with the objects ~Ideas card What is a Story Kit? Mini objects to go with some of children’s favorite books! Manipulative objects that children can interact with while listening to and reading the story. Great to use when asking questions about the story. Effectively engage a child when retelling the story with the mini objects. About the Book: Aspen & Sycamore Saps live on Maple Street with Mama and Mee. The family enjoys the blackberry bushes growing in the yard until the plants spread out of control. The kids want to get some animals to help, but first they’ll need to convince Mama and Mee. Will their new animal friends help? Or will things get a little crazy? Move along with the quirky collection of animals, firefighters, and more, joined by a professional ballerina. This interactive story will get kids off the couch, exploring movement and dance fundamentals. The Grumpy Goat is ideal for children 4-7. It features Aspen (no pronouns), Sycamore (she), Mama (she), Mee (she), firefighters, a goat, a pig, and a llama. Major themes include problem-solving, the value of family, and kindness to animals. Dance-It-Out!s are above level (language-wise) as they're intended to be initially enjoyed with a caregiver or teacher. (~700+Lexile)