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Friends and Teamwork picture book

Our Scarecrow Named Patches

A read aloud picture book for kids ages 3 to 10 (Preschool to 5th Grade). Tap Read it to me and Buzzby the bee reads each page out loud, so early readers can follow along with the words.

A Buzzby StorybookOur Scarecrow Named Patches

Ages 3 to 10 Preschool to 5th Grade 10 pages Read aloud

The first pages

Mrs. Delgado's class in Vermont was building a scarecrow for the fall fair. Each child had to bring one thing from home.

Hamid brought an old flannel shirt. Chiara brought a floppy straw hat. Ji Woo brought a pair of patched blue jeans.

What happens next? The rest of the story, every painted page and Buzzby's narration open with a free account.

Talk time questions

  • What did each child bring for the scarecrow?
  • How did Marisa help even though she forgot her item?
  • What are some ways to help that don't need things?

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