Brief Thief by Michaël Escoffier and Kris Di Giacomo

Recommended for ages 5+

Video Summary

Leon the lizard takes the liberty of using some old underpants as toilet paper when his roll runs out. Then, he hears a voice and believes it is his conscience speaking to him. The voice tells him to clean the underwear and return them. Unknown to Leon, the voice is actually the rabbit that owns the underwear! The rabbit is displeased that Leon took them without permission.

Video Instructions

Video #1: For a more in depth understanding of the books, we have provided a video retelling an in-class story. Each pass through the text or illustrations allows students to dive deeper into the story’s meaning, preparing them for more complex narratives down the road.

Video #2 & Worksheet: Parents may print the worksheet corresponding to the story. In the second video, Ms Liann will guide students through completing the worksheet. Younger students will learn the appropriate sizes, shapes, and sounds of letters. Older students will learn the spelling of new words, helpful phonics rules, and how to write in complete sentences.