The Day It Rained Hearts by Felicia Bond

How will Cornelia Augusta’s friends feel when they get their cards?.What do you think Cornelia Augusta will do with the hearts?.As you read the story you can ask questions like. The story also provides an opportunity for the children to look at the visual cues and predict what will happen next. You may want to set up a valentine creating station as one of your centers for the first part of February.

I love the idea that hearts aren’t for keeping, but for sharing. The book provides a perfect example of making a special Valentine for a friend. The story invites us to think about friendship and sharing and using our creativity, so naturally, this book lends itself to conversations about those things. R elated: Valentine’s Day Books for Kindergarten LEARNING ACTIVITIES Easy language and appealing drawings make this the perfect read aloud, but it is also a great book for the kids to revisit on their own. Younger children love the gentle pace of the story and seem to connect with Cornelia Augusta’s desire to make something special for her friends. The Day It Rained Hearts is a delightful picture book that is perfect for Valentine’s Day. As the story unfolds Cornelius Augusta makes the perfect Valentine for each of four special friends. They are perfect for making valentines for her friends. After examining them carefully, she quickly realizes that she has hearts of all different shapes and sizes. One day it rains hearts and Cornelia Augusta catches a whole bunch of them. Presenting The Day It Rained Hearts by Felicia Bond