In a funny trickster tale of her own, kasza keeps readers guessing until the surprise ending when theyll realize it was piglets lucky day all along. Fantastic readaloud potential or, if you memorize it by heart, storytelling potential. See all books authored by keiko kasza, including my lucky day, and a mother for choco, and more on. What a fun book to read over and over and over again. My lucky day was written and illustrated by keiko kasza. Keiko kasza was born on a small japanese island in the inland sea of japan. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Surely this is a lucky day for the fox, or so he thinks. This site uses cookies to deliver our services, improve performance, for analytics, and if not signed in for advertising. When a little pig knocks on his front door, a hungry fox thinks its his lucky day. Silly gooses big story by keiko kasza, keiko kasza. One of my kids favorite books, this is a delightfully clever story about a piglet who mistakenly arrives on the front doorstep of the foxs house. Keiko kasza when a young pig knocks on a fox s door, the fox thinks dinner has arrived, but the pig has other plans.
Immediately, you think from the cover that its definitely the foxs lucky day, but that little pig is sly. Its not every day that dinner just shows up on your doorstep. May 21, 2014 my lucky day was written and illustrated by keiko kasza. My lucky day by keiko kasza, 9780142404560, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Sign me up for news about keiko kasza and more from penguin random house. Foxs door, the fox can hardly believe his good luck. A hilarious trickster tale companion to the story time hit my lucky day. Jan 01, 2003 my lucky day by keiko kasza is an extremely cute and wellwritten book for children in preschool to about 8 years old.
Kasza admires many great picturebook creators, such as leo lionni and. About my lucky day an awardwinning story time favorite with a hilarious twist at the end. Keiko kasza has written and illustrated numerous muchloved books for children, including when the elephant walks, a mother for choco, and silly gooses big story. Her works, which contain what a publishers weekly contributor described as characteristic cleverness and droll art, include a mother for choco, the pigs picnic, dorothy and mikey, and my lucky day. My lucky day school and library keiko kasza thinking aloud with mentor texts. It centers around a piglet going to a fox s house, and outfoxing the fox from eating him. Its an original trickster tale in the best sense of the word. My lucky day by keiko kasza, 9780142404560, available at book depository with free. In a funny trickster tale of her own, kasza keeps readers guessing until the surprise ending when theyll realize it was piglet s lucky day all along. My lucky day kindle edition by kasza, keiko, kasza. My lucky day has 4 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Read by a child making all the characters of the book.
Fox is so excited how lucky could he be to have his dinner show up on his doorstep. It centers around a piglet going to a foxs house, and outfoxing the fox from eating him. But as al prepares his feast, the piglet makes some suggestions. About the author keiko kasza was born on a small japanese island in the inland sea of japan. Buy a cheap copy of my lucky day by keiko kasza 0399238743 9780399238741 a gently used book at a great low price. My lucky day by keiko kasza illustrated by keiko kasza.
Kasza the wolfs chicken stew introduces another ravenous creature in this witty twist on a familiar theme. Will the fox have a nice tasty dinner, or is the pig up to something sneaky. And wouldnt it be best to fatten him up a little, and give him a massage so hell make for a nice tender roast. The picture book that, should all else fail, will completely suck in and delight all children within. Jan 29, 2015 my lucky day by keiko kasza picture book a very hungry fox is outwitted by a cunning little piglet in this hilarious tale. Every childrens librarian has their storytime secret weapon. My lucky day by keiko kasza picture book a very hungry fox is outwitted by a cunning little piglet in this hilarious tale. Keiko kasza when a young pig knocks on a foxs door, the fox thinks dinner has arrived, but the pig has other plans. What ensues is a game of cat and mouseor fox and piglet, as the case may beof. An awardwinning story time favorite with a hilarious twist at the end. Foxs door accidentally, the fox can hardly believe his good luck. My lucky day by keiko kasza 0399238743 9780399238741.
Just as alligator al is planning the perfect birthday dinner for himself, there is a knock on his door. This is a fun tale for kids and their grownups alike. Keiko kasza was born on a small japanese island in the inland sea of japan, where she lived with her parents, two brothers, and grandparents. I think that is all i am going to say about this book, other than it is a great book your your students will love it. This book is a great text to model thinking aloud and getting students to think as they read. A hungry fox cant believe his luck when a pig actually shows up on his doorstep. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the mightiest. A little boy told me that he had just gotten my lucky day out of the school library. She takes a story about regular animals and makes you laugh and imagine. After publishing five children s books in japan and working as a graphic designer for fourteen years, ms. But as the piglet is quick to point out, shouldnt the fox give him a bath first. All the steps i took growing up were very normal, ms. My lucky day kindle edition by kasza, keiko, kasza, keiko.
Not only is the story line clever, but the illustrations are also fabulous. So, i promptly ordered her new book which was a sort of sequel to my lucky day and then wrote to the author. Keiko kasza books list of books by author keiko kasza. Kikuo johnson view full list more children s more by keiko kasza. Mar 12, 20 hmm, i wonder whose lucky day it will be. My lucky day by by keiko kasza picture book upper dublin.
My lucky day is a great book for teaching inferring as well as synthesizing. Keiko kasza, author of my lucky day, on librarything. This is such an amusing story and by the time we get to the end of the book we are. My lucky day by keiko kasza the picture book teachers. Keiko kasza has written and illustrated numerous muchloved books for children, including when the elephant walks, a mother for choco, and silly gooses big. When a piglet accidentally knocks on the door of a fox, the fox. The horn book starred kaszas gouache art is as buoyant and comical as her narrative. After publishing five childrens books in japan and working as a graphic designer for fourteen years, ms. Fox should give him a bath to make clean, and then feed him to fatten him up and then massage him so his skin will be tender for eating. Now in board book, keiko kasza s 1990 picture book when the elephant walks describes a chain reaction setting in as animals inadvertently terrifying one another. If you like clever childrens books that also appeal to adults, you should absolutely get this book today. The last time i read a children s story with an ending this clever was when i got bark, george, by jules pfeiffer. The illustrations and story line are very hard to choose between for my favorite part of this book.
Junior and young adult book award picture book nominee 2006 georgia children s book award picture storybook winner 2006 grand canyon reader award picture. My two year old refers to my lucky day as his favorite book, and he carries it everywhere. My lucky day an awardwinning story time favorite with a hilarious twist at the end. My lucky day by keiko kasza is an extremely cute and wellwritten book for children in preschool to about 8 years old. The story starts off when a unsuspecting piglet accidentally knocks on the door of mr. She lives in indiana with her husband and two sons. My lucky day is a terrific, silly, children s story the author keeps the reader guessing until the end. Porky the pig reads the story of my lucky day by keiko kasza with the help of his puppet friend fox. She says, having two small boys and two professions was too much to handle. In a final funny flourish, the last page shows the pig relaxing in front. Preparing this feast is a lot of work, but the fox is sure it will be worth it. Now in board book, keiko kaszas 1990 picture book when the elephant walks describes a chain reaction setting in as animals inadvertently terrifying one another. She was wonderful and said that she first thought of writing my lucky day at the conference where i saw her.
Really, when you get down to it, this book has everything. My lucky day by keiko kasza the third parent academy. In each book, animal characters act out a variety of human situations with a combination of humor and poignancy, making kaszas illustrated. The fox in keiko kaszas my lucky day is delighted when a piglet. Kasza decided in 1988 to devote her time to picture books. My lucky day by keiko kasza real aloud for kids youtube. My lucky day by keiko kasza the picture book teachers edition. After publishing five childrens books in japan and working as a graphic designer for 14 years, ms.
Even from the cover, you may notice that he doesnt look at all scared. My one day dream is to write children s books, but. By the end of the story we see that, instead, it is a lucky day for the little piglet. After publishing five children s books in japan and working as a graphic designer for fourteen. Her pictures are delightful and every story seems to have its own unique twist or lesson. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. A hungry fox cant believe his luck when a pig actually shows up on his doorstep read more. She grew up in a typical japanese extended family with her parents, two brothers, and grandparents. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading my lucky day. Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive up.