Coco: My Delicious Life (A Branches Book: Lotus Lane #2) (2)
#2 of 4 in Lotus Lane Series
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What’s inside...
Lotus Lane . . . where friendships bloom! This series, part of Scholastic's early chapter book line called Branches, is aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books boost reading confidence and stamina. In the second book, Coco loves hanging out with her friends, baking delicious cupcakes, and rescaping animals. The Lotus Lane Girls organize a cupcake sale to raise money for a veggie garden to help save snails, creating various fun posters for the event. This book is presented as Coco's diary with engaging illustrations and doodles throughout.
Character compass
Coco
Kiki
Mika
Lulu
Discussion points
What do you think Coco learned about friendship in the story?
If you were Coco, how would you have handled the situation with your friends?
What are some ways Coco showed creativity and imagination?
Why do you think it's important for Coco to share her feelings?
How did Coco's adventures make you feel?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to relate personal experiences that mirror Coco’s adventures, fostering a deeper connection with the character.
Ask your child to describe how they would feel in Coco’s situations, which can help in developing empathy and understanding different perspectives.
Highlight Coco’s problem-solving skills and ask your child how they might use similar strategies in their own life.
Discuss the importance of expressing feelings and sharing with friends, as shown in Coco’s story, to emphasize emotional intelligence.
Use expressions and voice modulations that match the tone of the situations in the book to make the reading session more lively and engaging.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Importance of Creativity
Explanation: In 'Coco: My Delicious Life', Coco displays her passion for cooking by creating fun and inventive recipes. Her creativity shines as she experiments with different flavors and ingredients.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by exploring their own creative outlets, whether it be through cooking, arts, crafts, or any other hobbies that encourage them to think outside the box and express themselves.
Example Lesson: Value of Friendship
Explanation: Throughout the book, Coco's interactions with her friends highlight the importance of friendship. She collaborates with her friends on projects and supports them in their interests.
Real-World Application: This lesson teaches children the significance of building and maintaining friendships. It encourages them to collaborate, support, and respect their peers in school and other social settings.
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: Coco takes responsibility for her own mini-business, learning to manage tasks and solve problems that arise. This aspect of the story underscores the value of being responsible and dependable.
Real-World Application: Children learn the importance of being responsible for their tasks, such as completing homework, performing chores, or taking care of pets. This can help them develop a sense of accountability and reliability.
Example Lesson: Overcoming Challenges
Explanation: Coco faces challenges in perfecting her recipes and running her business but she perseveres and finds solutions to these problems. Her resilience is a central theme in the book.
Real-World Application: This lesson can inspire children to persist in the face of difficulties in their own lives, whether they are academic, social, or personal. Learning to face challenges head-on and work through them is a valuable life skill.
Example Lesson: Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Explanation: Coco's adventurous spirit in launching her own mini-business demonstrates entrepreneurship. She shows innovation in her unique approach to recipes and business ideas.
Real-World Application: This lesson can encourage children to think entrepreneurially and innovatively in both small projects and bigger ambitions. It can also inspire them to consider how they can make a positive impact in their community through entrepreneurial ventures.