Your child is reading “The Armadillo from Amarillo”by Lynne Cherry. This fantasy is about an armadillo named Sasparillo, who wonders how big the world is and where his place is in it. The story teaches children about geography. You may enjoy discussing the story and doing these activities with your child. Together you and your child can enrich his or her language skills.
Let’s Take a Trip
Talk with your child about a trip you have taken or would like to take. Tell him or her what you learned about the place, why you wanted to go there, how you got there, and what happened on your journey. If you have mementos or photographs of your trip, share them with your child. Encourage your child to ask you questions and to share
his or her ideas for a trip.
Reading Together
Your child may enjoy reading with you other awardwinning books written and illustrated by Lynne Cherry. You might be able to find the following books and
several others in your local library:
• A River Ran Wild. Harcourt Brace, 1992.
• The Great Kapok Tree. Harcourt Brace, 1990.
• Flute’s Journey. Harcourt Brace, 1997.
