Alicia's Happy Day
What’s inside...
Alicia receives greetings from her Hispanic neighborhood as she walks to her birthday party. Everyone in the Latino neighborhood where Alicia lives helps to make her birthday special.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
4-7
Length
36 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What made Alicia feel happy on her special day?
Can you think of a day when you felt very happy like Alicia?
What are some ways you can help make someone else's day happy?
How do you think Alicia’s friends and family felt when they shared in her happiness?
What would you do to make your own happy day?
Tip: Role play these questions
While discussing the book, emphasize the importance of joy and sharing happiness with others just like Alicia does.
Encourage your child to relate personal experiences that align with the themes of happiness and community in the book.
Use expressive reading to convey the emotions of the characters, this helps your child understand and connect with the narrative better.
Ask your child to draw or act out their favorite part of the book, boosting their creative engagement and comprehension.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: The importance of sharing joy
Explanation: In 'Alicia's Happy Day', Alicia spreads her happiness to everyone she meets, showing how sharing positive emotions can brighten others' days.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to express their happiness and share their positive experiences with friends and family, enhancing their social interactions and emotional intelligence.
Example Lesson: Value of family and community
Explanation: The story highlights Alicia’s interactions with various family members and neighbors, underlining the strength and support a community can provide.
Real-World Application: Children are encouraged to appreciate their own family and community, recognizing the roles different individuals play in their lives and learning to trust and rely on them.
Example Lesson: Celebrating cultural diversity
Explanation: Alicia's journey throughout the day introduces her to different cultural practices and celebrations within her community.
Real-World Application: This lesson helps children recognize and respect cultural differences, promoting inclusivity and broadening their worldviews.