by Elizabeth Fitzgerald Howard paintings by James Ransome Aunt Flossie’s Hats (and Crab Cakes Later)
sip Jim took a sip of milk to wash down the crackers. definitions: take a small drink
memories Mrs. Mabel loved her memories of spending the summer at the beach with her sister. definition: something remembered from the past
stiff definition: hard to bend The kindergarten students had to leave their ladybugs at school last night so that they would become stiff.
clattering clatter ing definition: making loud rattling sound The music teacher taught the students how to use the Clatter-pillars to make clattering music. Tommy woke to the clattering sound of reindeer on the roof.
wondered wonder ed definition: was curious; interested Samantha wondered what gifts she would get at her birthday party.
sniffed sniff ed definition: smelled The hunting dog sniffed his way down the trail following the fox.
parade definition: crowd of people walking together in celebration We watched the people parade by in celebration of the Red Sox winning the World Series.
favorite fa vor ite definition: liked better than any other Chocolate Vanilla Strawberry Vote for your favorite ice cream flavor at the ice cream parlor next week!