December is a time for friendship, and what better way to
demonstrate friendship to children, than through a picture book?
Here are a few of Sylvan Dell’s favorite books about friendship
with fun and easy activities that you can do this holiday
season. Newton and Me – While at play with his dog, Newton, a
young boy discovers the laws of force and motion in his everyday
activities. Told in rhyme, Lynne Mayer’s Newton and Me follows
these best friends on an adventure as they apply physics to
throwing a ball, pulling a wagon, riding a bike, and much more.
With the help of Sherry Rogers’ playful illustrations, children
will learn that physics is a part of their world. They will
realize that Newton’s Laws of Motion describe experiences they
have every day, and they will recognize how forces affect the
objects around them. Activity: Help you child get to know their
friends. Start a conversation and learn about their family pet
or favorite toy. Encourage your child to ask questions. Moose
and Magpie – It isn’t easy