Problem Solvers

Problem Solving

In honor of The Pepins and Their Problems, we played problem solving games.at this past Page Turners meeting. The kids really solved the "problems" quickly and had lots of fun. The kids even figured out how to get out of the Knot. 

 Turn a New Leaf

Leaning Tower of Feetza

December's Book

The Magician's Elephant by Kate DiCamillo

When a fortuneteller's tent appears in the market square of the city of Baltese, orphan Peter Augustus Duchene knows the questions that he needs to ask: Does his sister still live? And if so, how can he find her? The fortuneteller's mysterious answer (an elephant! An elephant will lead him there!) sets off a chain of events so remarkable, so impossible, that you will hardly dare to believe it’s true. With atmospheric illustrations by fine artist Yoko Tanaka, here is a dreamlike and captivating tale that could only be narrated by Newbery Medalist Kate DiCamillo. In this timeless fable, she evokes the largest of themes — hope and belonging, desire and compassion — with the lightness of a magician’s touch.