Instead, toby gradually takes more chances and uses his parachute less and less as he learns to feel safe without it. Parachute teacher notes written by danny parker illustrated by matt ottley activities as a class talk about why toby is so afraid and how he managed to overcome his fears. Toby takes his parachute everywhere, because it makes him feel safe. Parachutes reading challenge, book week, childrens books.
This is an all around great book to share with your child about fears and facing them. Parachute by danny parker promotes selfmanagement, anxiety and courage. Matt ottley a boy wears a parachute because it makes him feel braver when he is scared but eventually comes to a. Parachute danny parker, matt ottley national library. Matt ottley has been illustrating picture books since 1983. He has written two other picture books, both of which were also illustrated by matt ottley. This is a beautiful picture book with a great message about overcoming ones fears. Join facebook to connect with danny parker and others you may know. Parachute by danny parker 2016 0401 hardcover 1768. There is a bit of fantasy thrown into the illustrations, but it works because this is a story from tobys eyes and mind. We have been spending some time with parachute, written by danny parker and illustrated by matt ottley. One day, his cat, henry, is stuck high up in his treehouse tree. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. After this discussion get the class to write a journal entry about a time when they had to face their own fears.
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