Episode 9: Mojo Goes Bananas

Click here to listen to: Mojo Goes Bananas

Hi All,


Happy End of the School Year! Thanks to all of you who participated in the contest by leaving a comment on the blog . There are a lot of ways that people can feel special. Stop by this post and check out the really inspiring entries at www.nightlightstories.blogspot.com. While you're there feel free to share what makes you feel special.

What did you say? A word of the day! That is right! In our story there are

many juicy words that are fun to learn and say!

aroma: an agreeable odor; fragrance.


promptly: quick to act


pungent: sharply affecting the organs of taste or smell, as if by a penetrating power


replenish: to make full or complete again


unravel: to separate or disentangle

JUST ADD IMAGINATION!

Try these activities to keep your imagination glowing after hearing the story.

1. Place the following list of words in alphabetical order: sailed, shaking, gloriously, patiently, grocery, jingle, peel, drifted, hammock, scampered


2. Retell the story after you hear it to a parent or friend. It might help to write some key words down or draw some pictures as you listen to help you remember the correct order of the story.


3. There are many ways to solve a problem. Think of another solution to Mojo's problem.

COMPREHENSION CHALLENGE

After listening to the story, can you recall the details to answer these questions?

1. What did Mojo's human mom do with the bananas that she thought were bad?


2. Why was Mojo so upset when he saw the mice eating the bananas?


3. How did Mojo solve the problem to keep the mice away from his bananas?

BRIGHT BIRTHDAY WISHES

We want to send out bright birthday wishes to:

Meg G. of Thurmont MD who turned 3

Michael H. of Danvers MA

John H. of Danvers, MA

Timmy C. of Groveland MA

We would also like to congratulate Kevin H and Bethi C who both graduated

and will be on to bigger, brighter things!

We hope your day SPARKLED!

If you want to be a part of getting a Night Light Birthday wish, send us an email at nightlightstories@gmail.com. Please send us your first name and last name initial only along with your age and date of your birthday. There are no age limits!


As always, I look forward to watching the glow grow brighter with the many stories we can share together.

ENTER HERE FOR A CHANCE TO WIN!

Hi All,

Manhattan Toy is generously donating an Automoblox Pick-up truck to one lucky person. You can check it out the truck and all the other fun products at http://www.manhattantoy.com/. To enter the contest follow these easy steps:

1. Click here and listen to our newest story "The I'm Sorry Truck"

2. Leave a comment on the blog about something you do that makes you feel special. It is that simple!

The contest will close on June 1st. We look forward to reading all your inspiring comments!

PROMO

Click here to listen to: The Promo

Hi All,

We have recorded a promo for Night Light Stories. Until now, we've primarily been letting people know about Night Light Stories by sending updates to our family and friends, who have been gratiously spreading the word. We would love for you to share our stories! Feel free to download the promo and play it on your podcast, post us on your blog or share it through email with anybody you know. We are hoping even more families will share in the experience of listening to the stories together. Check out the comprehension questions for each story we've posted so far. Comprehension questions will continue to be a part of every future episode as well.
Thanks for all your support and we continue to look forward to watching the glow grow brighter with the many stories we can share together.

Episode 8: The I'm Sorry Truck

Click here to listen to: The I'm Sorry Truck
Download, Print, and PLAY! New printable board game! http://bit.ly/eRA3qp

Hi All,

Manhattan Toy is generously donating an Automoblox Pick-up truck to one lucky person. You can check it out the truck and all the other fun products at http://www.manhattantoy.com/. To enter the contest, leave a comment on the blog about something you do that makes you feel special by June 1st, 2009. It is that simple!

"The I'm Sorry Truck" was originally inspired by a drawing made by Daddy and son for Momma after a particularly bad day filled with poor choices. Check out the drawing below.

What did you say? A word of the day!
That is right! In our story there are many juicy

words that are fun to learn and say!

anxious: eager
recycle: to treat or process (used or waste materials) so as to make suitable for reuse
stunned: to astonish; astound

JUST ADD IMAGINATION!

Try these activities to keep your imagination glowing after hearing the story.

1. Write down some other ways to make people feel special besides saying "I love you". For example: cleaning your room without being asked or helping your little brother or sister with their homework. Try to do some of the things on your list over the next week.

2. Draw a picture of a dump trucked filled with letter or numbers.


3. Make a list of all the ways you can re-use, reduce and recycle in your home. For ideas, check out these great resources: RECYCLE!

COMPREHENSION CHALLENGE

After listening to the story, can you recall the details to answer these questions?

1. Why does Tucker think he is not special in the beginning of the story?

2. List three other trucks mentioned in the story and what they do to make people happy.

Bright Birthdays

A special Night Light Birthday wish goes out to:

Krista S, Sophia S, Kelsey G, Kaileigh G, and Gena G.

We hope your day SPARKLED!

If you want to be a part of getting a Night Light Birthday wish, send us an email at nightlightstories@gmail.com. Please send us your first name and last initial along with your age and date of your birthday. There are no age limits!