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The Very Hungry Caterpillar
The Thing Lou Couldn't Do!
by Ashley Spires
Lou and her friends use their imaginations to become anything they want. One day, they imagine the top of a tree is actually a pirate ship. Lou has never climbed a tree before. What will she do?
Mathematical topics to explore with this book: growth mindset, spatial relationships
Resources for The Thing Lou Couldn't Do:
Full Book Review (English)
Brief Book Review (English)
**Spanish Versions coming soon!
Activities for The Thing Lou Couldn't Do:
One Page (English)
A Pirate Ship (English)
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