The Night Before Summer Vacation
Written by Natasha Wing
Illustrated by Julie Durrell
ISBN: 978-0448-42830-7
This book is a wonderful story about the excitement and wonderful traditions associated with summer and the end of school. Each page includes a 4-line verse that can be adaptedly sung to the tune of the familiar folk melody "Cindy." Read through the story once before sharing with the class as the rhythm of words may need to be slightly adjusted to fit the familiar tune.
In the traditional refrain, "Get along home, Cindy, Cindy," invite the children to sing the following summer refrain:
Summer Time! Summer Time!
Summer Time! I love the summer time!
There is also another title -- "The Night Before Summer Camp" that children may enjoy reading as well. Change the response to "Summer Camp! Summer Camp! Summer Camp! I love summer camp!"
Finally, the book selection can also be sung to the melody of the folk song "Clementine."
Enjoy the story and keep singing. :)
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