"Abiyoyo" adapted by Pete Seeger and illustrated by Michael Hayes Read Aloud

"Abiyoyo" adapted by Pete Seeger and illustrated by Michael Hayes, published by Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing. Adapted from a South African folktale, Pete Seeger's classic children's book tells the story of a little boy and his father as they save their village from the monster Abiyoyo! Learn how they use their special tools: a ukelele and a magic wand to defeat the village monster. Talking Tips: 1. If you could have any kind of super tool like the father with his magic wand and the boy with his ukelele, what would it be? 2. How would you feel if you were ostracized from your friends like the boy and his father? What would you do? 3. Talk about folktales and where South Africa is. Find it on a map! Vocabulary words to practice: ukelele, wand, ostracized, grin, magician Activity to try at home: Make an Abiyoyo monster mask using a paper plate and markers. Draw his scary teeth and give him a big grin. Sing Abiyoyo or find a favorite song at home to dance to with your masks on! #TandemStorytime #BooksBringUsTogether