Read each book by itelf at least 3 different times to the class, over one or two weeks.

Now you are ready to start a discussion about the similarities, differences and what are the same with the class.

Hold up the books, examining and opening a discussion about the 1st story, then the 2nd.
Flip through the Princess or a Dragon first page. Enter into a class conversation about the book main features page by page. A girl, A dragon, eating, etc.
Then flip through the My 1st New Year book and repeat the same precedure.
Finally, Display the books side by side, and encourage discussion about : same, different, similar.

“its a long piece!” action shot

Fine motor skills action shot

ACTIVITY:

Print the puppets out and have the children cut them out. I printed mine out in black and white so the children could color.
Have children place stick in desired place on back, and tape with shipping tape.
Give children books and puppets and encourage them to go into freeplay with puppets and books and tell their own story.