Big Bird Visits Dodos
#14 of 3 in Sesame Street Series
on Goodreads (6)
What’s inside...
Big Bird goes to stay with a family of dodos in Illinois, but finds he is much happier with the mixed population on Sesame Street.
Discussion points
How do you think Big Bird felt when he met the Dodos? Can you describe a time you met someone new?
What makes Big Bird’s visit to the Dodos special? What makes your visits to friends or relatives special?
What new things did Big Bird learn from his visit? What have you learned from a recent adventure or visit?
How did Big Bird and the Dodos become friends? What qualities do you think make someone a good friend?
If you could ask Big Bird or the Dodos one question about their time together, what would you ask?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use expressive reading: Bring the characters to life by using different voices for Big Bird and the Dodos, making the story more engaging for your child.
Relate to personal experiences: After reading, connect the story to your child’s own experiences with meeting new people or visiting new places.
Encourage empathy: Discuss Big Bird’s feelings throughout the book and ask your child how they would feel in similar situations, fostering emotional understanding.
Focus on lessons: Highlight the moral or lessons that Big Bird learns during his visit and discuss how these lessons can be applied in your child’s daily life.
Use the illustrations: Discuss the pictures in the book, asking your child to describe what they see and imagine what it might be like to be part of the story.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Embracing Diversity
Explanation: Big Bird encounters various characters from different backgrounds, demonstrating the beauty of diversity.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to appreciate and respect people from diverse cultures and backgrounds in their own communities.
Example Lesson: Importance of Friendship
Explanation: Throughout the book, Big Bird learns the value of making friends and helping others, enhancing social skills.
Real-World Application: Kids are encouraged to forge friendships and cooperate with peers at school or in playgrounds.
Example Lesson: Curiosity and Learning
Explanation: Big Bird’s visit to Dodos sparks curiosity about different lifestyles and habitats.
Real-World Application: Children are motivated to explore, ask questions, and learn from their surroundings.
Example Lesson: Problem Solving
Explanation: Big Bird faces various challenges during his visit, which he overcomes using critical thinking and creativity.
Real-World Application: This can help children develop resilience and problem-solving skills in everyday situations.
Example Lesson: Empathy and Understanding
Explanation: Interactions with the Dodos teach Big Bird to understand and empathize with perspectives different from his own.
Real-World Application: Children learn to be empathetic towards classmates and family members, promoting emotional development.