Welcome to TLE’s Storytime with the featured story: MYSTERY BOTTLE:
A boy in Brooklyn receives a package from Iran. When he opens up the mysterious bottle that lies within, a great wind transports him over the oceans and mountains, straight into the arms of his grandfather. Despite being separated by politics and geography, the boy and his Baba Bazorg can share an extraordinary gift, the bond of their love.
Story and illustrations by Kristen Balouch
Read Aloud
Easy Paper Craft
Here is an easy paper craft activity to do after reading the book MYSTERY BOTTLE!
Materials needed
- House template
- Crayons, coloured pencils or markers
- Scissors
- Markers
Instructions:
- Color in your house.
- Cutout the house following outline.
- Fold along the dotted line to create the roof of the house
- Fold the doors inward.
- Draw a picture of your family inside the house.
- Share your house drawing with your family.
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