Christopher's Collections

Written by Cinda Yoars
Illustrated by Krista Wiegert
For ages 3 - 7


Christopher's Collections is available in two paperback editions.

The Parent Edition includes:

  • Christopher's Collections
  • A three page Parent Guide with fun activities to do together with your child
  • Coloring page

Parent Edition Discount Price - $8.50

The Teacher Edition includes:

  • Christopher's Collections
  • A seven page Teacher Guide with activity suggestions and sample parent letter
  • Starter items showing some of the things Christopher collected - paper clips in various colors, shapes, and sizes; multicolored rubber bands; and keys
  • A retell booklet to photocopy and use with your students for drawing, writing, and having them retell the story
  • Colorful plastic folder with string tie to keep materials from Christopher's Collections organized!
The Teacher Edition includes real collection-starters, including paper clips, rubber bands, and keys in various colors, shapes, and sizes.

Teacher Edition Discount Price - $15.00

The activity guides included in each edition were written by Cinda Yoars, educator and author of Christopher's Collections, and Jeannine Wiegert, a speech-language pathologist. They include ideas for:

  • Boosting vocabulary knowledge and story comprehension
  • Sorting and describing similarities/differences
  • Playing with sounds, words, and rhyme
  • Coloring, drawing, and writing
  • Fun activites related to the story

Christopher's Collections was illustrated in colored pencil. Use these fun illustrations to encourage your children to draw and write their own stories!