


What lesson did Miss Eula teach the children?Ĭompare and contrast Miss Eula with Mr. Why was it important for the kids to buy Miss Eula the hat? How else could they have gotten it? Words that may be unfamiliar: babushka, hoppin? john, spoon bread, bubbie, Pysanky eggs, chutzpahĭiscussion topics for during/after reading:

Were you ever accused of doing something that you did not do? But their good intentions are misunderstood, until they discover just the right way to pay for the hat that Eula's had her eye on.ĭefine ?family.? Who is in your family? How do you decide if someone is in your family?ĭefine ?tradition.? What is a tradition you have in your family. Synopsis: (from the publisher) After being initiated into a neighbor's family by a solemn backyard ceremony, a young Russian American girl and her African American brothers determine to buy their gramma Eula a beautiful Easter hat. Grade Level: 4th (GLCs: Click here for grade level guidelines.) Volunteers needed in June! Click here to sign up.
