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Von Buhler, C. (2009). //But who will bell the cats?//. New York, NY: Houghton Mifflin.

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Summary:

This is the story of a little mouse who rises up with a little help from some friends. The cats rule the grand house and leave nothing for the mouse. He develops several plans with some help from his bat friend, but none of them work. Finally he seeks the help of someone larger and triumphs. A story of friendship and perseverance. Based on an old Aesop fable.


 * About the Author **: Cynthia Von Buhler

Von Buhler, C. Portrait of the author**.** Amazon. 25 July 2011 http://www.amazon.com

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Discussion Questions:

1) In what ways does Bat support Mouse in his endeavors? 2) What qualities do you think a good friend has? List in order of importance. 3) How do you think the cats feel wearing their new bells? Do you think they will accept Mouse?

Class Activity and Files:

- Start with a background discussion about [|fables]. - Make your fables: 1) Have the class discuss what makes a good fable; what are the important parts? <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 115%; margin-left: 1.25in; text-indent: -0.25in;">2) Have the students break into groups of 4-5 <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 115%; margin-left: 1.25in; text-indent: -0.25in;">and come up with a list of animals, situations, <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 115%; margin-left: 1.25in; text-indent: -0.25in;">and lessons. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 115%; margin-left: 1.25in; text-indent: -0.25in;">3) Have the groups weave them into their very own fables.


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