Ricky the Rock that Couldn’t Roll
All Ricky wants is to be just like everyone else. But, how can he roll down the hill with his friends, when one of his sides is flat?
Fiction
Discovery Questions
After your child receives and reads this book, Discuss one or more of the following questions to help him/her make connections and build comprehension.
- Ricky was different because he wasn't round. How are you different from your friends? Talk about it with a parent.
- The other rocks want to help Ricky. In what other story do friends help out? How are they like the rocks? How are they different? Talk about it with a parent.
- How were the other rocks important to Ricky? Why is this a good thing? Talk about it with a parent.
- Now that Ricky can roll, write the story of how he and his friends spend the afternoon. Don't forget to draw and color the pictures! Share your story with a parent.
Book Details
Pages:
32
Grade Level:
1st Grade
Genre:
Fiction
Bilingual?
No
SEL
No
Multi-ethnic?
No
Student Favorite
Yes
Part of a Series
Yes
Book Code
#553
ISBN
9781734598070
Discover More about Ricky the Rock that Couldn’t Roll
What makes you different?
Why are your differences part of what makes you special and unique? How was Ricky different? Watch this video to learn about children who are talking about their differences.
More Jay Miletsky Books
Check out more books by Jay Miletsky!
Proverb
What is a proverb? What is the takeaway from “Ricky the Rock that Couldn’t Roll”? Learn more about proverbs with your reader in this article!
The Rock Cycle
Learn all about the rock cycle in this video!