I am on a mission to read this book as often and regularly as possible over the next few months, as our local children’s theatre (Polka in Wimbledon) is doing a special under 3s productions of this come Christmas. Tickets have been purchased and I can’t wait to take Red Ted! And I want to make the experience “easier” for him by making sure he knows the story well!
Lost and found
Lost and Found, by Oliver Jeffers.
Reading age – 5yrs – 8yrs. Read together age: 2yrs – 8yrs
In the UK Oliver Jeffers has quickly established himself as a modern day “children’s classic author”. I don’t know anyone, who does not adore his books. His stories are simply too cute and quirky and his drawings and paintings gorgeous. Some of you may have noticed that I did a VERY short review of this book a while back – sorry for the duplication!
Anyway… what is the book about? The books is a lovely story of friendship. One day a little boy finds a penguin on his doorstep. The little boy is concerned that the penguin is not happy and needs to go home, so sets off on a journey to find its home. They end up going on a marvellous adventure on the open sea to get the penguin to the South Pole… only to find… well, I wouldn’t want to give the end away. If you haven’t already read this book, you simply must!
The Craft project – More Recycling
You know me and loo rolls… well, not only loo rolls make great craft material. I decided to do some more recycling, by using some of my old deoderant roll ons and acryclic paints (poster paint would crumble off). They are marvellously PENGUIN SHAPED!
We made one each, so that Red Ted could copy. Well, I painted the blue and white on mine and let Red Ted stick the googley eyes on them. I restrained myself from touching up his “white tummy” and I let him do some extra painting – you will see a third little friend appear in the final photo (Red Ted refers to him alternatingly as “Boy” and “Monster” – probably thanks to the Monster Cards a few weeks ago).
It was a great lesson in patience for Red Ted as we had to let things dry at each step!
Isn’t the pleasure on his face on seeing the final product priceless? He was SOOOO chuffed to have his penguins and just wanted to cuddle them. But we had to wait for the eyes and beak to dry… and at bedtime we had to revisit the penguins and the book!
Another fabulously crafty penguin project is this one by Zoe over at Playing By The Book. I adore it! And one day we will make one of these too!
Some Arty Stuff for you
Previous craft projects:
stART: Matthews Dream, Leo Lionni & Painting with children
– stART: Things That Roll & Monster Cards
stART – Story Telling, Bunnies & Stars
stART: Giraffe’s can’t dance – a Giraffe Loo Roll Marionette
stART: Chick – a Pop Up Card
Book & Cook: Alphabet Cookies – Learning through play
stART: Busy Airport – Cotton Wool Clouds and, erm, PIGS!
stART: Hit &Myth – a mix & match book for older children (>5yrs)
stART: Story & Thank you time – inspirational thank you cards
stART: Hurray for Fish – one for babies or messy toddlers!
stART: Bedtime Star – Red Ted, makes a starry night for Pip Squeak’s nursery
stART: The Way Back Home, Oliver Jeffers – Red Ted makes a plane and a UFO
Craft: Peg animals – toddlers can help!
And if you haven’t had enough of penguins yet, let me introduce you to some of my artwork for children – I paint pop art inspired art for children’s nurseries and bedrooms. I use bright vibrant colours that shine and shimmer as you walk past. So far I am yet to meet a toddler or baby that cannot help to smile or want to touch these paintings (and touch they do, as I want them to enjoy and interact with them!). Here is a set of 3 Penguins that waddled their way into our life before Pip Squeak was born. I made them for her “box room” nursery and they look fabulous on her wall! I hope you like too!!
Posted by jfb57 on August 11, 2010 at 7:41 am
Just love the penguins! How clever of you! We use that brand as well!
Posted by 21stcenturymummy on August 11, 2010 at 8:56 am
I love this book. Great there’s a show coming. Will get tickets!
Posted by Robin on August 11, 2010 at 12:35 pm
Cute cute! I love the recycling and these little guys are adorable. Thanks for linking up to upcycled Awesome #9. http://tinyurl.com/Upcycled9
Posted by Luschka @ Diary of a First Child on August 11, 2010 at 6:51 pm
That is the best recycling I’ve seen – like – EVER. Brilliant and it’s super cute!
Posted by Red Ted Art on August 11, 2010 at 7:59 pm
Glad you like! I think we were chuffed all round with the final result!
Posted by The Gallery – Yellow Lemons & Kindness Club – Recycle « Redtedart's Blog on August 12, 2010 at 8:31 am
[…] the home in our crafting. Like these penguins: Made out of my old deoderant bottles (full post here)! Or this Gingerbread man I made out Red Ted’s jogging bottoms. […]
Posted by Janelle on August 12, 2010 at 2:10 pm
Those make such cute penguins…great recycling craft. We need to read some of Oliver Jeffers’ books. Thanks for the reminder.
Posted by Red Ted Art on August 12, 2010 at 4:35 pm
Enjoy!
Posted by Jackie on August 12, 2010 at 2:38 pm
I love the recycled penguins. I am definitely going to bookmark this.
Posted by Red Ted Art on August 12, 2010 at 4:35 pm
A perfect one for little hands! Hope you find similar shaped bottles!
Posted by ebabeelikes on August 12, 2010 at 4:35 pm
I absolutely love this book and love the illustrations and colours and everything about it. My little one is a bit young for it but it is on the buy soon list!
Posted by Red Ted Art on August 13, 2010 at 11:29 am
I know what you mean, we bought it way before Red Ted was ready for it… but then they get to grow into it!!
Posted by sunnyvale422 on August 12, 2010 at 4:43 pm
What a great craft – I have never noticed that deo is shaped like penguins, you definitely have a wonderful eye for art. I like the end product too. We also enjoyed this book by Oliver Jeffers and some others. I personally is not a big fan of his drawings, but Anna loves both the story and the art.
Posted by Red Ted Art on August 13, 2010 at 11:29 am
I see shapes in everything! 😉
Posted by Amy @ Hope Is the Word on August 12, 2010 at 6:38 pm
I’m not familiar with this author, but this book looks cute! Great project, too!
Posted by Red Ted Art on August 13, 2010 at 11:28 am
Very British author!! Needs to conquer the world!
Posted by Almost Unschoolers on August 12, 2010 at 8:09 pm
Those penguins are too cute! Now I have to go look up chuffed, though 🙂
Posted by Red Ted Art on August 13, 2010 at 11:27 am
Oh yes, a nice “English” term “chuffed” = VERY PLEASED!
Posted by Little Wonders' Days on August 13, 2010 at 1:18 am
Wow! Really resourceful and adorable. We’ll have to look for this book.
Posted by Red Ted Art on August 13, 2010 at 11:27 am
Hope you find it and enjoy it like us!
Posted by Natasha on August 13, 2010 at 11:44 am
Very cute! I think my nephew would love this-I will make sure my sister sees this post!
Best wishes,
Natasha.
Posted by JDaniel4's Mom on August 13, 2010 at 12:16 pm
I love your penguins. What a great way to reuse something!
Posted by Amy on August 13, 2010 at 7:04 pm
I am so glad you shared this one.. I want to do this also. Thanks..
Posted by Brandi on August 13, 2010 at 8:03 pm
Those are great! I love that you recycled stuff! 🙂 So inexpensive that way! Stopping by from Round Robin! 🙂
Posted by Jingle on August 14, 2010 at 3:42 am
this is divine…
🙂
Posted by Charmaine on August 14, 2010 at 7:09 am
A great project – your little boy looks like he had a great time!
Posted by Becky on August 14, 2010 at 11:30 pm
That is so cute–I would love to make these with my preschoolers!
Posted by Red Ted Art on August 15, 2010 at 10:42 am
Oh that would be fabulous! I’ll bet they’ll love it (based on Red Teds reaction!)
Posted by Chari on August 15, 2010 at 11:08 pm
Hello…
What a clever idea! The book sounds wonderful and Red Ted’s penguin came out so cute! Bet he had a blast creating it! I also thought that reading the story and doing the art project is a grand idea for preparing him for the play! Love this post! Thank you so much for sharing it with us today for Sunday Favorites!
Warmest wishes…
Chari @Happy To Design
Posted by DeniseMarie on August 16, 2010 at 5:38 pm
you clever girl!!
Posted by Martianne on August 17, 2010 at 11:23 pm
Fun, resourceful ideas!
Posted by Bridgette on August 18, 2010 at 3:09 am
Thanks for sharing your project at Anything Related! ~Bridgette
Posted by Its Sew Stinkin Cute on August 18, 2010 at 5:58 pm
I love them… how totally cute, and I love that you recycled the items. As always thanks for linking to It’s Stinkin’ Cute Craft Thursday!
Posted by amysb963 on August 23, 2010 at 5:42 am
super cute!
and so is that lil’ guy!!
Thanks so much for linking up to “AP Tuesdays” @ New Nostalgia! Hope to see you again next Tuesday!
Posted by Red Ted Art on August 23, 2010 at 8:10 am
LOVE your linky!! Thank you so much for hosting it every week!! And taking the time to stop by!
Posted by Anne@LittleSproutBooks on August 23, 2010 at 6:25 am
Thanks again for your FMBF link-ups! You’re right about the perfect shape of the deodorant bottles! I’m not familiar with this author, but we’ll have to look him up!
Posted by Audra on August 23, 2010 at 1:25 pm
What a great idea for a deodorant roll on! They are the perfect penguin shape!
Always love your “Story + Art = great start” projects!
I’m going to have to check out this book! 🙂
Thanks for sharing at Socialized with me Monday til Sunday!!
Posted by Paintings for Sale on September 10, 2010 at 11:37 pm
I’m def going to need to check out that book, thank you for posting it!