A Christmas Carol
Danny Says
Does it get any better than Charles Dickens? He was basically the John Grisham of his day, popular with everyone but the critics. Whether I am teaching 12th graders or preschoolers, this book is a mandatory read aloud. With young children I like to make the story highly interactive, allowing students to shout “Bah-humbug” whenever I say Ebeneezer Scrooge, “Ahh” whenever I say Bob Cratchit and “God bless us, everyone” whenever I say Tiny Tim. Every child needs to hear this tale of kindness and the true meaning of Christmas.