About This Book
More Rootabagas presents a delightful selection of Carl Sandburg's classic, imaginative short stories, perfect for children aged 4-11. These tales are filled with whimsical characters such as the Potato Face Blind Man, Susan Slackentwist, and Dippy the Wisp, who inhabit a world of gentle absurdity and humor. Sandburg's lyrical language and unique storytelling style make this collection a wonderful read-aloud for younger children and an engaging independent read for older elementary students, fostering imagination and a love for language.
A selection of Sandburg's fanciful, humorous short stories peopled with such characters as the Potato Face Blind Man, Susan Slackentwist, and Dippy the Wisp.
Discussion Prompts
1
Which character from the Rootabaga stories was your favorite and why?
2
If you could visit the Rootabaga world, what would you want to see or do first?
3
What makes these stories so fanciful and imaginative?
4
Can you think of a new silly character that would fit into the Rootabaga world?
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