Summary
Anne Mazer's picture book follows a boy who finds a salamander in the woods and dreams of creating the perfect woodland habitat for it in his room. The episode explores what animals need to survive in their natural environment.
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Discussion questions
Discussion
A boy imagines turning his room into a perfect woodland habitat for his salamander.
- What does the salamander need? List at least three things from the story.
- Is a boy's bedroom a good habitat for a salamander? Why or why not?
- What animals live in your area, and what kind of habitat do they need?
- Why is it usually better to observe wild animals than to take them home?
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: habitat, salamander, woodland, shelter, amphibian.
Try it: Draw an ideal habitat for a salamander and label four things it needs (food, water, shelter, space). Write one sentence explaining why each thing is necessary.