This book is a retelling of a folk tale in which a woman is never satisfied with her lot. A fairy improves her situation, but the woman continues to complain. She is eventually sent back to live in the vinegar bottle where she started.
Curriculum link:
Mathematics. Personal, Social, Community Health
Key Concepts:
Some people are never happy no matter what they have. It is important to be appreciative.
Reading Strategies:
Identifying the features of a folk tale. Exploring punctuation related to direct speech. Using punctuation to support expressive reading.
