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Cactus Hotel

I read Cactus Hotel to the fifth grade class taught by Mrs. Defoor at Canyon View Elementary School in Tucson, Arizona. After reading the book to the students, I asked them to create a desert scene either from the book or one they have created on their own. Here are some samples of their work.

The drawing shows the sun rising behind two saguaros and a lizard.

by Matt

The drawing shows a desert scene with beautiful mountains, clouds, and a rising sun.

by B.S.

The drawing shows a creek flowing into the desert from the mountains.

by J.M.

The drawing shows a desert scene.

by A.M.

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