Flannel Friday - Owen's Marshmallow Chick!

I made this last Easter when I was filling in for Miss Kristie's Toddler Story Time.  This adorable Kevin Henkes book is just a little too small to read for a big group, so I needed some big visuals!

Disclaimer: My props are not felt! I printed them on cardstock (thank you, ClipArt and Google Images!) and just used a tiny bit of double-sided tape to make them stick.

"Owen's Easter basket was full."

Owen takes out the jellybeans - "My favorite," he says, and he eats them up.

Owen takes out the gumdrops - "My favorite," he says, and he eats them up.

Owen takes out the cream eggs - "My favorite," he says, and he eats them up.

Owen takes out the chocolate bunny - "My favorite," he says, and he eats it up.

Owen takes out the marshmallow chick.  It's the same color as his favorite blanket. Owen plays with his chick all day, and at bedtime says, "My favorite," and kisses it goodnight. :o)

I pulled this set out this year with the intention of turning it into a felt set, but I just couldn't figure out a good way to make the basket, the jellybeans, or the gumdrops out of felt.  I've decided to keep the paper version for now.  Hopefully I can get them laminated so they last longer.  The toddlers LOVED this last year, so I'm excited to share it with the babies this year!

Happy Easter!

Thanks to Anna at Future Librarian Superhero for hosting Flannel Friday this week!  Flannel Friday is for anyone interested in finding and sharing great flanneboard ideas!  You can learn more about Flannel Friday and how to participate here.