Bunny vs Monkey: The Impossible Pig
Bunny vs Monkey Series
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What’s inside...
In this hilarious installment of the Bunny vs Monkey series, the woods are once again filled with the wild antics of Bunny, Monkey, and their forest friends. The appearance of an impossible pig, with its peculiar set of skills, adds to the mayhem. Monkey is up to his usual tricks, trying to take over the woods with his mechanical creations, while Bunny and friends work to stop him. Full of slapstick humor and zany adventures, this graphic novel is sure to entertain.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
7-12
Length
240 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think Bunny and Monkey could have done differently to solve their problems?
How did the characters’ actions make you feel?
What do you think the Impossible Pig represents in the story?
Can you think of a time when you had to work with someone you found challenging, just like Bunny and Monkey?
Why is it important to understand people who are different from us?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use expressive voices for different characters to make the story more immersive and entertaining.
Ask your child to guess what might happen next in the story to encourage prediction skills.
Relate the themes of the book to real-life situations your child might encounter to help them connect with the story.
After reading, encourage your child to draw their favorite scene or character from the book. Discuss their drawing to understand their perception and interpretation.
Praise your child for their thoughts and responses to enhance their confidence in expressing their opinions.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Teamwork and Collaboration
Explanation: Throughout 'Bunny vs Monkey: The Impossible Pig,' the characters often need to work together to solve problems or overcome challenges posed by the mischievous plans of Monkey.
Real-World Application: Children learn the importance of cooperating with others, whether it's during group projects at school or when playing team sports.
Example Lesson: Creativity and Innovation
Explanation: The character Monkey frequently invents complex gadgets and schemes. This highlights the value of thinking creatively to achieve goals, even though Monkey's intentions aren't always positive.
Real-World Application: Encourages children to use their imagination and creativity to solve problems and think outside the box in their daily activities and learning processes.
Example Lesson: Consequences of Actions
Explanation: Monkey's actions often lead to consequences he did not anticipate, which negatively affect both him and the forest inhabitants.
Real-World Application: Teaches children to consider the potential outcomes of their actions and to think carefully before acting, promoting responsible behavior.
Example Lesson: Resolving Conflicts
Explanation: Characters in the book frequently face conflicts that they must resolve, either through negotiation or by finding common ground.
Real-World Application: Helps children understand the value of peaceful conflict resolution and the skills necessary to achieve compromise and understanding in disputes with others.
Example Lesson: Resilience and Persistence
Explanation: Bunny demonstrates resilience in the face of Monkey’s continuous scheming, always striving to protect and preserve the peace in the forest.
Real-World Application: Supports the development of a persistent attitude in children when faced with difficulties, teaching them to stay determined and keep striving toward their goals.