Tuesday Treasures - The Rescuer of Tiny Creatures
Tuesday Treasures with The Rescuer of Tiny Creatures by Curtis Manley, Roberta saving beetles and worms until her classmates join in, and the rescue mission Allison would run.
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What the cast said
Welcome back to StoryBeam, the daily podcast where imagination shines bright.
I'm Kat.
I'm Allison. Happy Tuesday Treasures!
It is Tuesday Treasures Day!
Today, our story chest holds a reminder that even the smallest living things deserve a helping hand.
Our StoryBeam is shining a light on nature's littlest helpers
as we read The Rescuer of Tiny Creatures by Curtis Manley.
Save the worms and little bugs.
Roberta loves saving tiny bugs, worms, and beetles from sidewalk puddles and busy pathways.
Let's hear how she helps her friends see just how cool tiny creatures really are.
Let's get our ears on.
I've got mine. Ready?
Three, two, one, let's read!
Here the cast reads The Rescuer of Tiny Creatures by Curtis Manley. The book's own words stay with its author and publisher, so that part of the recording is not written out. Press play to hear it.
Don't forget to check out Maria's origami box with lockable lid in the back of the book.
It feels so good to help animals, no matter how small they are.
Co-host, if you found a tiny beetle or worm on the sidewalk,
what rescue mission would you go on to help it?
I think I would scoop it up in the net and put it back where it belonged.
Yeah, that's very sweet of you and very thoughtful.
It would definitely appreciate you putting it back on the road where it's supposed to go.
Like if it couldn't sting me because I wouldn't hold it out, it would be in the net.
Ah, very bright idea, that's true.
Grown-ups.
To keep learning about nature's tiny heroes, our StoryBeam suggestion for your library bag is
Give Bees a Chance by Bethany Barton.
It's a hilarious fact-filled picture book that turns fear of bees into total appreciation.
Check our show notes for the title.
Send us your favorite book request.
That's right, send us your favorite book request in the comments or send us an email.
Keep your eyes open for tiny friends today.
Yes, stay curious.
Thank you for listening and we'll see you tomorrow for Wacky Wednesday.
And don't forget, keep on reading.
Bye.
After the story
The cast's takeaway: it feels good to help animals, no matter how small. Take the questions outside.
If you found a tiny beetle or worm on the sidewalk, what rescue mission would you go on to help it?
Roberta kept rescuing even when nobody else cared. What do you keep doing because it matters to you?
Which tiny creature would you most like to help, and how would you keep yourself safe doing it?