Lauren,+Kira,+Noemi,+and+Lana



September 29, 2009 Dear Lauren, We live in New Hampshire. We have a nurse at our school. The classroom has two fish and one hermit crab. I like parrots. I also like cats and dogs. My favorite food is quiche. What is yours? We will be waiting to hear from you! Your friend, Kira

November 10, 2009 Dear Kira, Do you like vegetables? My favorite vegetable is carrots. What is your favorite vegetable? We have ipods in our classroom. Do you like ipods? I do horseback riding. Do you like horseback riding? Your friend, Lauren

November 19, 2009 Dear Lauren, I love your letter! I do not go horseback riding, but I would like to. Right now I have a loose tooth! Do you? I like vegetables and I like iPods. I have an iPod. Do you? Your friend, Kira

December 3, 2009 Dear Kira, I only have an ipod at school. Do you have a pet? I do, I have a cat and a dog. I love pets. I do not like bees. Do you like bees? I do have a loose tooth. Are you ready to have Christmas? You friend, Lauren  From Noemi in Lusaka:



December 10, 2009 Dear Noemi, Do you have your Christmas tree? I do not like frogs. Do you like frogs? Do you have a pet? I love Christmas. We are learning about wants and needs. Are you? I love decorating the tree. Do you? Your friend, Lauren 

To Lana in Beirut:

Dear Lana, My name is Lauren. I like to ride horses. I am 7. How old are you? What is your favorite food? I like apples. Do you like apples? I like to play with baby animals. What do you like to do? Your friend, Lauren

=Dear Lauren,= =My name is Lana. I am also seven years old. My favorite food is pizza. I love to eat apples.I don't have a pet, but I like to have a puppy. I like to play computer games. Do you have a pet?= =Your friend,= =Lana=

December 3, 2009 Dear Lana, I do have a pet. I have a cat and a dog. We are moving to a new house. I am a good horse rider. Do you celebrate Christmas? I love to play. Your friend, Lauren

Dear Noemi, We have African drummers here at school. Does it snow where you live? Did you loose any teeth? I did! I lost four teeth. Is it hot where you live? It's not here. Do you have any pets? Your friend, Kira



Dear Lauren, I like dogs especially the small ones. Congratulations on your new house. I hope you like it. I like horses. Last year I rode a horse and it was so much fun! I like to play with my barbie. My barbie has many beautiful dresses. Do you have a barbie? Your friend, Lana

Dear pen pals, My hobby is planting a garden. I get seeds to plant and then water them. Let it sit in the sun and watch it grow! It also has some potatoes in it. Do you have a hobby? Do you celebrate Valentine's Day? Your friend, Lauren

Dear Lana, I do have a pet at my moms and dads. It is spring here. How many games do you have? We have ladybugs in our class. My horse died. Your friend, Lauren.

Dear friends, My dad saw a bobcat when he was biking. Have you seen a bobcat before? I am going to Mexico! My babysitter is having a baby! Do you have a babysitter? My babysitter's name is Jess.

Your friend, Kira