NDLI: Finbo

Content Provider	PBS LearningMedia
Copyright Year	2005
Description	In this online book from the International Children's Digital Library, Finbo the whale is sad when he finds he cannot play hide and seek with his friends because he is too big to hide. His mother tells him not to be ashamed of his differences. Finbo and his friends soon learn to appreciate Finbo's size when they get into danger and Finbo saves the day. Also available to read in Arabic, French, German, Polish, Portuguese, and Spanish. Author and Illustrator—Janaki Sooriyarachchi.
Sponsorship	The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation
Language	English
Publisher	PBS Learning Media
Publisher Date	2009-11-16
Access Restriction	Open
Subject Keyword	English Language Arts and Literacy ELA Writing Informational Texts Literature Integration of Knowledge and Ideas Key Ideas and Details Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity Research to Build and Present Knowledge Diverse Formats and Media Evidence, Inference, and Conclusions Individuals, Events, and Ideas Reading Independence and Proficiency Research Projects Themes and Topics Across Texts Identifying Characters, Settings, and Events (Grade K) Describing Characters, Settings, and Events (Grade 1) Characters' Response to Events and Challenges (Grade 2) Describing Characters, Settings, and Events in Depth (Grade 4) Relationship Between Illustrations and the Story (Grade K) Describing Stories With Illustrations (Grade 1) Understanding With Illustrations and Words (Grade 2) Group Reading Activities (Grade K) Reading Prose and Poetry, With Support (Grade 1) Stories and Poetry, With Proficiency (Grade 2) Asking and Answering for Details, With Support (Grade K) Asking and Answering for Key Details (Grade 1) Asking and Answering With Reference to Text (Grade 3) Connections Between Individuals, Events, Ideas, and Information (Grade 1) Describing Key Ideas With Details and Illustrations (Grade 1) How Images Contribute to the Text (Grade 2) Understanding With Illustrations and Words (Grade 3) Topics Through Two Texts, With Support (Grade K) Topics Through Two Texts (Grade 1) Integrating Information Through Two Texts on Same Topic (Grade 4) Reading Informational Text, With Proficiency (Grades 2, 4, 6, 7, 9, and 11) Shared Research and Writing Projects (Grades K-2) Building Topical Knowledge (Grade 3) Building Knowledge Through Investigation (Grade 4)
Content Type	Application
Educational Role	Teacher Student
Education Level	Upto class I Class I Class II Class III Class IV
Resource Type	Software Application
Subject	English

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