My Penguin Osbert is an excellent mentor text that can be used to teach voice, letter writing, and so much more. It is a true story tale of an unexpected friendship and perfect to read around the holidays. If your students fall in love with Osbert the Penguin be sure to check out the sequel Osbert in Love in February!
My Penguin Osbert Lesson Plans
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