Curlilocks and the Three Pink Pandas
#1 in Curlilocks Series
What’s inside...
Curlilocks likes pancakes, blueberries and butterflies. She forgets her manners and enters a little yellow cottage belonging to a family of Pink Pandas. She eats their food, breaks Pumpkin's comb and snores in their bed. Will she remember her manners?
Discussion points
How do you think Curlilocks felt when she first saw the pink pandas' house?
Why is it important to ask for permission like Curlilocks learns by the end of the story?
What would you do if you were in Curlilocks’ shoes when she found the pandas' things?
How do the pink pandas show kindness to Curlilocks even after she made some mistakes?
What did you learn from the story about taking care of other people’s belongings?
Tip: Role play these questions
Set a cozy reading environment and allow your child to explore the illustrations before discussing the content to set the stage for engagement.
Use expressive reading to highlight emotions and actions in the story, helping your child grasp the characters’ feelings and motivations.
Relate themes from the book to real-life situations your child might encounter, like respecting others' property and the importance of honesty.
Encourage empathy by asking your child how they might feel in similar situations as Curlilocks and the pandas.
Praise your child for thoughtful responses and encourage them to ask their own questions about the story.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Respecting others' property
Explanation: Curlilocks learns the importance of respecting others' belongings after her mishaps with the pandas' items.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to ask for permission before using someone else’s belongings and to take care of them as if they were their own.
Example Lesson: Learning from mistakes
Explanation: Curlilocks makes mistakes but the story shows her learning and growing from these experiences.
Real-World Application: This lesson encourages children to acknowledge when they make a mistake, learn from it, and understand how to make better choices in the future.
Example Lesson: The value of honesty
Explanation: When Curlilocks confesses to the pandas about the chaos she caused, it highlights the importance of being honest.
Real-World Application: Children are taught to be truthful about their actions and understand that honesty can lead to resolving conflicts and building trust.
Example Lesson: Apologizing and forgiveness
Explanation: Curlilocks apologizes to the three pink pandas, teaching readers about the importance of seeking forgiveness when wrong.
Real-World Application: This can help children understand the role of apologies in mending relationships and encourage them to express regret when necessary.