Big Bob and the Thanksgiving Potatoes
Big Bob Series
What’s inside...
Sometimes life can be hard when you are big, but Big Bob has found a great friend in Big Rita, who is a vegetarian just like him and also loves potatoes--especially for Thanksgiving! Original.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
4-8
Length
32 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
Why do you think Big Bob was so excited about growing the Thanksgiving potatoes?
What do you think the potatoes represent in the story?
How did the characters in the book show teamwork and kindness?
What would you have done if you were in Big Bob's place?
How do you think the story would change if no one wanted to help Big Bob?
Tip: Role play these questions
Start by asking your child what their favorite part of the story was and why.
Use the book’s themes to connect with your child's experiences, such as a time they worked together with friends or family.
Encourage your child to think about the moral of the story and how it might apply to their own life.
Discuss the emotions of the characters at different points in the story to help your child understand and empathize with them.
Prompt your child to imagine alternative endings and explore how different actions might lead to different outcomes.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: The importance of sharing
Explanation: In the story, Big Bob shares his abundant harvest of potatoes with the whole town, demonstrating generosity.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to share their belongings or snacks with friends, fostering a sense of community and kindness.
Example Lesson: Value of hard work
Explanation: Big Bob's large harvest of potatoes is the result of his dedication and hard work in taking care of his garden.
Real-World Application: This can encourage children to invest effort in their tasks, whether in schoolwork or chores, to see fruitful results.
Example Lesson: Gratitude
Explanation: The townspeople express their thankfulness for Big Bob’s generosity, emphasizing the importance of being grateful.
Real-World Application: Children can be encouraged to verbally express gratitude for daily blessings or kindness they experience, enhancing their appreciation of others.
Example Lesson: Community building
Explanation: The communal meal with the harvested potatoes serves as a means of bringing the community closer together.
Real-World Application: This lesson highlights the importance of participating in community activities and events to foster strong bonds and support among neighbors.