In Henry and the Chalk Dragon, Jade Longswallow tells Henry and Oscar that she will be their bard during their adventures. A bard is a poet who recites or sings poems in praise of a hero’s brave deeds.
Think of someone you know (a friend, a parent, a sibling, a teacher, etc.) who has done something that deserves praise. It doesn’t have to be something big and “important.” Small, everyday acts of kindness, love, or courage can also be heroic.
Draw a picture of this person being heroic. Then, below the picture, write a short poem describing this person and his or her awesome deed. Read it aloud to this person (or set your poem to music and sing it to them!)