Chicken Soup with Rice: A Book of Months

Chicken Soup with Rice: A Book of Months
Maurice Sendak

Harper Collins
New York
1962

Collected in this book are twelve poems and illustrations for the twelve months of the year, with chicken soup as their universal theme. Although the book starts in the middle of winter (the best time for chicken soup) a case is made for the why chicken soup should be part of every season.



Noteworthy Features:

• Goes through all 12 months
• Rhyming
• Witty Illustrations

I would use this book with students to teach them the months of the year as well as the progression of seasons. Students will grasp a better understanding of how seasons change, what the weather is like in each seasons, and what months are part of what seasons. It is also a great book for teaching students about rhyming.

Links to Classroom Activities:

• Lesson Plans 
• Calendar Lessons
• Months of the Year Game
• Seasons Activities