This week in the library, First Grade cooled off with a visit to scenic Norway. We learned that citizens of this country love the great natural splendor of the coast, the mountains and fjords. We began by sharing selections from a non-fiction text, Norway by Elaine Landau which has beautiful pictures and is filled with fascinating facts about this land of the north. Our stories centered around the folkloric theme of trolls, some of the most varied and fascinating creatures of the Norwegian literary landscape and were taken from an amazing collection of retellings by Lise Lunge-Larsen, The Troll With No Heart In His Body and Other Tales Of Trolls From Norway. Our trip to Norway will continue next week with more troll adventures. Happy Reading!
