Charlie and Lola's Things by Child, Lauren ( Author ) ON Jan-03-2008, Board book
#5 in Charlie & Lola Series
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What’s inside...
A first concepts board book with a delightfully quirky Charlie and Lola twist, from Children's Laureate Lauren Child. Lola says, 'I like twirly things and furry things and finding things. I am not keen on ouchy things but mostly I nearly like almost everything.' Little ones will love following Lola as she explores and makes sense of the world around her, grouping everyday objects into categories - such as 'furry things', 'ouchy things' and 'twirly things'. Created with classic Charlie and Lola style, this brilliant board book will encourage children to look creatively at the world around them. Also available: Shapes, Opposites and Numbers. As seen on Cbeebies!
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Discussion points
What was your favorite thing that Charlie and Lola found, and why?
How do you think Lola felt when she shared her things with Charlie?
Can you think of a time when you shared something special with someone else? How did it make you feel?
If you could add one thing to Charlie and Lola's collection, what would it be and why?
How do you think taking care of their things helps Charlie and Lola learn and grow?
Tip: Role play these questions
Show genuine interest in your child's responses to encourage deeper thinking and connection with the story.
Relate the story to your child's experiences by discussing similar instances of sharing and friendship in their own life.
Praise your child’s thoughts and ideas to boost their confidence in expressing themselves.
Encourage your child to imagine additional adventures or items for Charlie and Lola, enhancing their creativity and engagement with the story.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: The importance of sharing
Explanation: Throughout the book, Lola learns how sharing her things can lead to fun experiences and deeper connections with others.
Real-World Application: Children can be encouraged to share their toys and belongings with friends and siblings to foster a sense of cooperation and friendship.
Example Lesson: Recognizing the value of organization
Explanation: Lola and Charlie sort and manage various items, demonstrating the benefits of keeping things tidy and organized.
Real-World Application: Kids can apply this lesson by organizing their own possessions and keeping their play areas neat, thereby cultivating responsibility and orderliness.
Example Lesson: Creativity and imagination
Explanation: The book showcases Lola using her imagination to create new ways to play with her things, which promotes creativity.
Real-World Application: Children are inspired to use their imagination to think creatively during playtime, which enhances problem-solving skills and artistic expression.
Example Lesson: Appreciation of diverse interests
Explanation: Charlie and Lola have different interests and preferences, which are respected and celebrated throughout the book.
Real-World Application: This can teach children to value and respect the differences in others’ interests and hobbies in school and social settings.
Example Lesson: Learning to make decisions
Explanation: The story puts Lola in situations where she has to decide what she wants to play with, boosting decision-making skills.
Real-World Application: Kids can be motivated to make choices about their activities or preferences, supporting their cognitive development and self-confidence.