Top Shelf Tales

Grade 1:

1. What happens when Beekle goes on his adventure? (RL.1.2)
2. Who is Beekle and what makes him special? (RL.1.3)
3. How do the pictures help you understand Beekles feelings on page 6? (RL.1.3)

Grade 2:

1. Why does Beekle decide to go on an adventure? (RL.2.2)
2. How does Beekle feel when he finally meets his friend? (RL.2.3)
3. What do you think the author wants us to learn from Beekle’s story? (RL.2.6)

Grade 3:

1. How do Beekles feeling change from the beginning to the end of the story? (RL.3.2)
2. What challenges does Beekle face on his journey and how does he overcome them? (RL.3.3)
3. Give an example of how the illustrations in the book enhance the story of Beekle’s adventure. (RL.3.7)

Grade 1:

1. Draw a picture of Beekle on his adventure and explain in a few sentences what he is doing in the picture. (W.1.2)
2. Write a short story about what Beekle might do on his next adventure. Include a beginning, middle, and end. (W.1.3)

Grade 2:

1. Write a letter to Beekle telling him what you liked about his adventure and what you hope he does next. (W.2.1)
2. Write a diary entry from Beekles point of view about his journey to find a friend. Include details about what he saw and how he felt. (W.2.3)

Grade 3:

1. Write a paragraph describing Beekle’s character traits using examples from the story to support your description. (W.3.2)
2. Create a map of Beekle’s journey and write a description of each place he visits explaining how each place was important to his adventure. (W.3.3)

1. Create your own imaginary friend using craft supplies, then have the child share a story about adventures they hope to have with their new friend.
2. Create a map of Beekles journey from the imaginary world to the real world. Draw the different places Beekle visits and add lots of details to make the map colorful and fun.
3. Create a comic strip that tells a new adventure of Beekle. Have children draw panels and add dialogue to tell their story.

1. Discuss how Beekle shows kindness throughout his adventure. Encourage children to perform random acts of kindness for their friends.
2. Create and share friendship bracelets to remind children of the theme of friendship in the book.
3. Have children sit in a circle and share stories about their friends. Discuss what makes a good friend and how they can be good friends to others, just like Beekle.