Sounds like a good pre-Halloween title, doesn't it? But we had something creepy and weird happen. Jeff noticed our cat Kalani staring up at an area of the fence between our house and the people who live behind us. He walked up to see what had Kalani so spellbound and saw that it was a bird... a pigeon. It was dead and it was precariously balanced on the top of the fence. Upon close inspection, Jeff could see that it had blue tape around it's legs, like bands for marking pet pigeons. But the really weird thing was that it's head was cut completely off. Under it's wing, there was some blood and what looked like a gun shot hole. We asked the people behind us if they had any ideas about it and they didn't. The only good explanation I could think of was maybe their gardener found it while mowing the lawn and stuck it up on the fence but even that doesn't really make too much sense. It's a mystery!
While I'm on the topic of Halloween, I thought I'd mention a few children's books about Halloween. Every day when he gets home from school, Ryan wants me to read two books to him. His favorite is called Ten Timid Ghosts by Jennifer O'Connell. It's an inexpensive little paperback but kids love it. I used to read it to my 1st and 2nd graders. Once they realize that the witch is behind all the costumes scaring the ghosts, they feel like they're in on an inside joke and just love it. The second is called Big Pumpkin by Erica Silverman. It's a cute book about cooperation and sharing between a witch and other spooky creatures. If you have older kids or grandkids (maybe 2nd-4th graders) I recommend Piggie Pie by Margie Palatini and it's sequel Zoom Broom. Both those books were real crowd pleasers when I was teaching. And if you're book shopping and want a great Thanksgiving book that's funny, there's "I Know an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Pie" by Alison Jackson. I'm so pleased that Ryan wants me to read these books to him every day!
that sounds horrid. And actually, I'm going to say it sounds like some oddball has done it. Shot a bird, then cut it's head off and left it to be found. Would love to be wrong.
ReplyDeleteIt is good that Ryan likes you to read to him. It's so important. Girly mcGirl loves to read, and I am thankful for that. As long as you can read and write, you can do absolutely anything.
Have a super duper day xx
Hi Darylynn,
ReplyDeleteThat pideon story is really creepy and the fact it was shot and the head was off eve creepier :(((( I don't ever remember Halloween books or stories growing up? Those sound really cool and fun! Hope you have a wonderful Wednesday.
Hugs, Dru
Hi Darylynn;
ReplyDeleteWhat a creepy and sad way for an ending for that pigeon. I too don't remember halloween books growing up but I was a avid reader even as a child and loved sci-fi books back then. I'm glad Ryan enjoys your reading to him. I'm sure he'll always enjoy reading because of this. We grew up with the saying,"As long as you can read, there is nothing you can't accomplish".
Have a lovely day ahead my friend. Hugs
The boys love stories. Riley isn't one that loves to read but I think that can be changed. I just need to find books or subjects that interest him. I grew up with the same saying... I will often say "If you know how to read, you can figure anything out" just to update it. HUGS
ReplyDeleteI forgot to comment on the headless bird. That is such a mystery. I think the gardner would have thrown it away. But I can't come up with a story to match. Except maybe a cat or another animal? Hmmmm
ReplyDeleteAw poor bird! creepy though!
ReplyDeleteReading is a wonderful pastime no matter what your age. So happy the kids learn at an early age to love reading. Nice going gram. Hugz!
Hi Darylynn, weird about the bird. Good that Ryan likes to be read to. Eddie has homework and reading a book is part of it. Renee reads to him and Jazzy. Eddie has spelling words too like his, hers, the, at, can, do, on. He is so happy to read. He is even happier that We are getting ready for Halloween-Trunk N Treat. I am going to be a Hello Kitty when I pass out candy at church. We have all 3 grands on Friday and we are going to the park. I think we will take a book with us. How many years did you teach?
ReplyDeleteHello Darylynn,
ReplyDeleteoh no, poor little pigeon. I saddly think like Sadie & wouldn't be surprised if someone had done this horrible thing on purpose. But I hope not.
Books about Halloween are such a fun thing for little ones, so glad the boys love to read !
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