Agapanthus Hum and the Eyeglasses
#2 of 97 in Penguin Young Readers, Level 2 Series
What’s inside...
Agapanthus Hum struggles to do handstands, cartwheels, and other acrobatic tricks while wearing her eyeglasses, which have a tendency to fall off as she cavorts about. Despite her parents urging her to be careful, Agapanthus tries various ways to keep her glasses in place, even wearing a bag on her head. However, her glasses still go flying. Curious about how professional acrobats handle their glasses, Agapanthus's parents take her to a performance to discover the solution.
Character compass
Agapanthus Hum
Discussion points
How do you think Agapanthus felt when she couldn't find her eyeglasses?
What are some ways Agapanthus tried to solve her problem?
Why is it important to take care of our belongings, like Agapanthus did with her eyeglasses?
How do you think the story would have changed if Agapanthus didn't find her glasses?
Can you think of a time when you lost something important and had to find it?
Tip: Role play these questions
Utilize a warm and curious tone when asking the questions to make your child feel comfortable in expressing their thoughts and ideas.
Relate the questions to your child’s own experiences with losing or taking care of personal items to make the discussion more relatable.
Encourage your child to think critically about the characters’ actions and the consequences of those actions to enhance comprehension.
Offer praise for insightful comments or unique ideas your child shares to boost their confidence in expressing themselves.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Importance of helping others
Explanation: Agapanthus Hum shows compassion by helping those in need of eyeglasses, demonstrating kindness and community support.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by being proactive in assisting classmates or family members who require help, fostering a supportive environment.
Example Lesson: Value of perseverance
Explanation: Throughout the book, Agapanthus encounters challenges but keeps trying to solve problems, showing resilience and determination.
Real-World Application: This story inspires children to not give up when faced with difficulties, whether in school tasks or personal goals, encouraging a perseverant attitude.
Example Lesson: Empathy and understanding
Explanation: The character’s journey in assisting others to see better allows children to understand the struggles some face, cultivating empathy.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to be more sensitive and considerate of the feelings and difficulties of others, promoting empathy in real-world social interactions.
Example Lesson: Creativity in problem-solving
Explanation: Agapanthus uses clever and creative methods to help others, highlighting the importance of thinking outside the box.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to be innovative when faced with problems, applying creative solutions in school projects or daily challenges.