A Beasty Story

Last updated Thursday, October 2, 2003

Author: Steven Kellogg
Illustrator: Steven Kellogg
Date of Publication: 1999
ISBN: 015201683X
Grade Level: 2nd
Date(s) Used: October 2003

Synopsis: Four brave and curious mice follow the trail of a big, scary beast, down the dark red stair, into the dark blue cellar, inside the dark green bottle in the dark purple cupboard.

Craft ideas:

• What kind of "beast" will you be for Halloween? Draw!
• Which of the colors in the book is your favorite? Make a crazy beast using that color.

*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!