Bad Kitty Scaredy-Cat
#4 of 30 in Bad Kitty Picture Books Series
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What’s inside...
Kitty used to be brave and fearless, but one late October day a group of terrifying monsters arrived at her doorstep and she became very scared. Determined to face her fears, Kitty decides to take matters into her own paws. Bad Kitty is back in her first full-length picture book since 'A Bad Kitty Christmas', facing something even scarier than Puppy's good Halloween.
Discussion points
What do you think made Bad Kitty feel scared initially, and what helped her become brave?
Can you think of a time when you were scared like Bad Kitty? What did you do?
How did Bad Kitty's friends help her during the story? Why is it important to have friends when we're scared?
What are some ways you could help someone who feels scared like Bad Kitty did?
What was your favorite part of the book and why?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their feelings about fears they might have, using Bad Kitty’s experiences as a starting point.
Discuss the importance of friendship and teamwork in overcoming fears, drawing parallels to the child's own experiences with friends.
Point out specific illustrations in the book that depict how Bad Kitty's emotions change, asking the child to talk about what they see in Bad Kitty's expressions.
Prompt your child to think of creative solutions through role-playing as characters in the book facing similar fears.
After discussing fears, shift focus by asking your child to recount a brave moment of their own, praising their courage and drawing parallels to Bad Kitty’s growth in the story.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Facing fears
Explanation: In 'Bad Kitty Scaredy-Cat', Kitty overcomes her fear of the neighborhood monsters by mastering them one by one.
Real-World Application: Children can learn that facing their fears, no matter how big they seem, can be tackled gradually and successfully.
Example Lesson: Creativity
Explanation: Kitty uses her imagination to deal with her fears creatively, dressing up and taking on roles to confront each monster.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to use their creativity as a tool for problem-solving in everyday situations.
Example Lesson: Perseverance
Explanation: Despite being scared, Kitty does not give up and continues to find ways to deal with her fears until she succeeds.
Real-World Application: Children learn the importance of perseverance and trying multiple methods to overcome obstacles.
Example Lesson: Understanding others
Explanation: By the end of the story, Kitty realizes that the monsters are just other animals in costumes, which teaches her to understand and not judge too quickly.
Real-World Application: This can help children understand the importance of not jumping to conclusions about others and promotes empathy.