challenge (CHAL-uhnj)—something difficult that requires extra work or effort to do
conversation (kon-vur-SAY-shuhn)—when you talk with someone for a while
decorate (DEK-uh-rate)—adding things to make something prettier
mysterious (miss-TIHR-ee-uhss)—very hard to explain or understand
permission (pur-MISH-uhn)—if you give permission for something, you say that you will allow it to happen
project (PROJ-ekt)—a plan or proposal
request (ri-KWEST)—something that you ask for
resident (REZ-uh-duhnt)—someone who lives in a particular place
veteran (VET-ur-uhn)—someone who has served in the armed forces, especially during a war
1. Talk about your favorite holiday. Is it Valentine’s Day or a different holiday? What do you like about that holiday?
2. Kylie Jean didn’t know what to do when Randall Jeremiah was teasing her. What are some other things she could have done?
3. What do you think happens after this story ends? Talk about what else might happen at Nanny and Pa’s surprise party.
1. Pretend that it’s Valentine’s Day. Create a special valentine for someone you know.
2. Do your own Be Sweet project! Make a list of sweet deeds you do during the next week.
3. Pretend that you are in charge of planning a surprise party. Who would you invite? What would your theme be? What decorations would you choose?
From Momma’s Kitchen
This is the perfect treat for any Valentine Queen! Just make sure to ask a grown-up for help.
Love, Kylie Jean
SWEETHEART COOKIES
YOU NEED:
1 tube of premade cookie dough, sugar-cookie flavor
Pink frosting
Red, white, and pink sprinkles
A heart-shaped cookie cutter
A rolling pin
A cookie sheet
A grown-up helper
1. Ask your grown-up to help you roll out the cookie dough into a 1/2-inch thick circle. Use your cookie cutter to cut out heart shapes.
2. Bake the cookies as directed, with grown-up help, watching to make sure they don’t get too crispy. Cool completely.
3. Decorate each cookie with pink frosting. Add sprinkles to the top to make your sweet treats sparkle!
Yum, yum!
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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Peschke, M. (Marci), author.
Valentine queen / by Marci Peschke ; illustrated by Tuesday Mourning.
pages cm. -- (Kylie Jean)
ISBN 978-1-4795-2352-8 (hardcover)
ISBN 978-1-4795-3814-0 (paper over board)
ISBN 978-1-4795-5958-9 (ebook)
1. Valentine’s Day--Texas--Juvenile fiction. 2. Wedding anniversaries--Texas--Juvenile fiction. 3. Families--Texas--Juvenile fiction. 4. Parties--Texas--Juvenile fiction. 5. Elementary schools--Texas--Juvenile fiction. 6. Texas--Juvenile fiction. [1. Valentine’s Day--Fiction. 2. Old age--Fiction. 3. Family life--Fiction. 4. Parties--Fiction. 5. Schools--Fiction. 6. Texas--Fiction.] I. Mourning, Tuesday, illustrator. II. Title. III. Series: Peschke, M. (Marci) Kylie Jean.
PZ7.P441245Val 2014
813.6--dc23
2013028545
Summary: Kylie Jean’s grandparents fiftieth wedding anniversary is on Valentine’s Day, and the whole family is planning a surprise party--but Kylie also wants her class to spread valentine cheer to Oak Manor, the local assisted living facility.
Graphic Designer: Kristi Carlson
Editor: Alison Deering
Production Specialist: Eric Manske
Design Element Credit:
Shutterstock/blue67design