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story + art = great stART – Lost & Found, Oliver Jeffers

I am on a mission to read this book as often and regularly as possible over the next few months, as our local children’s theatre (Polka in Wimbledon) is doing a special under 3s productions of this come Christmas. Tickets have been purchased and I can’t wait to take Red Ted! And I want to make the experience “easier” for him by making sure he knows the story well!

xlost and found craft

Lost and Found Lost and Found, by Oliver Jeffers.

In the UK Oliver Jeffers has quickly established himself as a modern day “children’s classic author”. I don’t know anyone, who does not adore his books. His stories are simply too cute and quirky and his drawings and paintings gorgeous. Some of you may have noticed that I did a VERY short review of this book a while back – sorry for the duplication!

Anyway… what is the book about? The books is a lovely story of friendship. One day a little boy finds a penguin on his doorstep. The little boy is concerned that the penguin is not happy and needs to go home, so sets off on a journey to find its home. They end up going on a marvellous adventure on the open sea to get the penguin to the South Pole… only to find… well, I wouldn’t want to give the end away. If you haven’t already read this book, you simply must!

The Craft project – More Recycling

You know me and loo rolls… well, not only loo rolls make great craft material. I decided to do some more recycling, by using some of my old deoderant roll ons and acryclic paints (poster paint would crumble off). They are marvellously PENGUIN SHAPED!

We made one each, so that Red Ted could copy. Well, I painted the blue and white on mine and let Red Ted stick the googley eyes on them. I restrained myself from touching up his “white tummy” and I let him do some extra painting – you will see a third little friend appear in the final photo (Red Ted refers to him alternatingly as “Boy” and “Monster” – probably thanks to the Monster Cards a few weeks ago).

It was a great lesson in patience for Red Ted as we had to let things dry at each step!

lost and found craft

Isn’t the pleasure on his face on seeing the final product priceless? He was SOOOO chuffed to have his penguins and just wanted to cuddle them. But we had to wait for the eyes and beak to dry… and at bedtime we had to revisit the penguins and the book!

Another fabulously crafty penguin project is this one by Zoe over at Playing By The Book. I adore it! And one day we will make one of these too! Penguin craft

Have you made any Penguin Crafts?

Finished!

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  7. ebabeelikes says

    I absolutely love this book and love the illustrations and colours and everything about it. My little one is a bit young for it but it is on the buy soon list!

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    • Red Ted Art says

      I know what you mean, we bought it way before Red Ted was ready for it… but then they get to grow into it!!

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  8. sunnyvale422 says

    What a great craft – I have never noticed that deo is shaped like penguins, you definitely have a wonderful eye for art. I like the end product too. We also enjoyed this book by Oliver Jeffers and some others. I personally is not a big fan of his drawings, but Anna loves both the story and the art.

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  19. Chari says

    Hello…

    What a clever idea! The book sounds wonderful and Red Ted’s penguin came out so cute! Bet he had a blast creating it! I also thought that reading the story and doing the art project is a grand idea for preparing him for the play! Love this post! Thank you so much for sharing it with us today for Sunday Favorites!

    Warmest wishes…
    Chari @Happy To Design

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  26. Audra says

    What a great idea for a deodorant roll on! They are the perfect penguin shape!
    Always love your “Story + Art = great start” projects!
    I’m going to have to check out this book! 🙂
    Thanks for sharing at Socialized with me Monday til Sunday!!

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  28. Rose says

    Im a pre-school teacher and i love this idea im going to use this idea on the letter P week and it so work because it goes with the name of my room
    thank you

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    • Red Ted Art says

      Awe how wonderful. So pleased. I did rather like this activity when we did it!! Brings back happy memories!

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  29. Linda Jordan says

    Penguins are a great idea! Have you tried pulling out the hair dryer. My kindergarten (twin) boys can use it with ease under my watchfull eye. Just set it on warm rather than hot.

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  30. Grace @ Eats Amazing says

    We love that book and your penguins are absolutely awesome – the next time I’ve got an empty deodorant bottle I am absolutely going to make these with Small Child!
    Thank you for helping me celebrate World Book Day by linking up to my special penguin linky!

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