Bug Club Independent Fiction Year 3 Brown B Big Giant, Littl
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What’s inside...
This book contains two stories set in the Arctic. In the first one, a man outwits a giant to escape being eaten. In the second story, a woman and a polar bear learn to respect one another and work together. Part of the Bug Club reading series used in over 3500 schools Helps your child develop reading fluency and confidence Suitable for children age 7-8 (Year 3) Book band: Brown A Phonics phase: N/A.
Why read this book
- Engages children with adventurous, imaginative storytelling.
- Characters demonstrate resilience and creative problem-solving.
- Supports language development and comprehension skills.
- Encourages empathy and understanding through diverse characters.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
7-8
Length
40 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
How do you think the characters felt when they encountered the Big Giant? Can you relate to any of their feelings?
What would you do if you were in the place of one of the characters in the book?
Why do you think the author chose to have both a Big Giant and a Little Giant in the story?
How do you think the story would change if there was only one giant?
What lessons do you think the author wants us to learn from the story?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to imagine themselves in the world of the book, asking them how they might interact with the characters and settings.
Facilitate a conversation that connects the book’s themes with your child's own experiences, helping them draw parallels and gain personal insights.
Discuss the actions and motivations of different characters to enhance empathy and understanding of diverse perspectives.
Use the book’s themes to discuss the importance of friendship, courage, and understanding, making it relevant to your child’s daily life.
Prompt your child to think creatively by asking how they might rewrite certain parts of the story or create a different ending.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Empathy and understanding
Explanation: In the story, characters interact with giants and tiny creatures, learning to understand and respect differences.
Real-World Application: Children learn the importance of empathy by appreciating and valuing everyone's differences and uniqueness in real-world situations.
Example Lesson: Teamwork and cooperation
Explanation: The characters must work together to overcome challenges despite their size differences, emphasizing the value of teamwork.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to work collaboratively at school and in play, understanding that team efforts can achieve greater outcomes.
Example Lesson: Courage and facing fears
Explanation: Despite the intimidating presence of giants, the smaller characters show courage, teaching readers to face their own fears.
Real-World Application: Children are encouraged to face unfamiliar or daunting situations courageously, be it trying new activities or standing up for themselves.
Example Lesson: Problem-solving skills
Explanation: The plot involves characters solving problems creatively, which highlights the importance of thinking critically and innovatively.
Real-World Application: Kids apply problem-solving skills in everyday tasks and challenges, promoting a can-do attitude towards obstacles.
Example Lesson: Respect for nature and all beings
Explanation: The interaction between giant and tiny creatures in natural settings underlines the importance of respecting all forms of life and the environment.
Real-World Application: This teaches children to be mindful and caring towards animals, plants, and the environment in their daily interactions.