Russian Stars

Today we read the book Uncle Vova's Tree by Patricia Polacco.  It's a touching story of a family whose roots are Russia.  Uncle Vova and Aunt Svetlana incorporate their Russian traditions into the mid-western celebration of Christmas.  Each year Uncle Vova and the children make traditional paper stars to decorate the tree outside along with popcorn and cranberries for the animals.  After reading the book and looking at Russia on the globe, each child began working on their very own paper star.  Aren't they beautiful?