Have you ever been on a quest? Were there obstacles?
The Picture Book of the Week is Strum & Drum: A Merry Little Quest, written and illustrated by Bashar Awan.
About the Book:
Strum and Drum wake up from a deep slumber and decide to go on a quest. They want to reach the Great Star in the north. They set off on their quest, strumming and drumming wonderful music all along the way. On their journey, they encounter strange new objects and interesting new friends. The also encounter a beast who puts a damper on their plans. Will they make it to the Great Star? This great story within a story all makes sense in the end.
Watch the book trailer here:
Writing Prompt for Kids:
English:
Pretend you are on a quest like Strum & Drum. What goal are you trying to reach? Write about your journey.
Español:
Haz de cuenta que vas en una búsqueda de algo como Strum y Drum. ¿Cúal es la meta que quieres lograr? Escribe sobre tu viaje.
I would love to read about your journeys. If you would like to share, please send your stories to contact@alicia-salazar.com.
Happy Writing!
