Louis is the swan with the trumpet and slate around his neck. Serena is donning the blue ribbon

Mrs. Catanese has been reading Trumpet of the Swan to the class.
Miranda and Annie were inspired to create two of the main characters. They brought them to school to show.

October 2003

I and my class are reading a book called the Trumpet of the Swan. My favorite character is Louis. Louis is just a baby but he is big! Louis has no voice so he plays a trumpet. ...Miranda

My favorite part of the Trumpet of the Swan is when Louise goes to camp. He blows his trumpet. I like the part when Louis pulls on Jams shoelaces. I like the part when Louis flys. I like the part when Louis gets out of his egg. ...Jacob

I like when he rits on his chockbord and when he plays musik on the water. ...Jorge

My favorite part in the Trumpet of the Swan is when Louis want to camp Kookooskoos and played teh taps. Louis whet to play trumpet. I like when the swans learn how to fly. I like Louis when he plays the HoHo sound,. I like when Louis leaned how the play the trumpet. ...Sarah

My favorite part in the Trumpet of the Swan is when the swan goes to Camp Kookooskoos. I am glad Louis could get a job. I wonder how much mony Louis will be payed. Louis is a vary good swan. Louis is a wonderer. ...Kaylan

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