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Example Entry for Reading Log:

Adapted and illustrated by Janet Stevens
 * Picture Book:** __Tops and Bottoms__

Riches may not always mean prosperity! This engaging children’s fable draws its moral from the biblical truth, “If you do not work, you do not eat.” Devising a plan to provide for his family, Hare conjures up the idea to become “business partners” with the lazy Bear, who loves sleeping more than wisely overseeing his bountiful land inheritance. Although Hare’s plan seemed appealing on the surface, he had a more devious scheme in mind. His trickery angered Bare so much, that in the end, he decides to take matters into his own hands. He learns that laziness breeds disaster, but hard work and diligence will always prosper.

//This book may be used an effective illustration to set the stage for learning about Proverbs, in addition to some of Jesus’ teaching about hard work. Furthermore, it can introduce discussion about the Christian work ethic. The teacher can discuss this in light of American history, the formation of colonies, farming, industrialization, and ultimately, the free market system. For younger grades, the teacher may discuss different kinds of crops, and farming techniques such as rotation and irrigation.//