Daisy's Missing Shoes
Kindness Blooms Series
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What’s inside...
Children are great at showing their love and kindness in interesting ways. Come meet little Daisy! Daisy is a quirky young lady who seems to show up home missing a shoe far too often for it to be bad luck. Mom and big brother, Tom usually just shake their heads at Daisy's misfortune. Until one day when Tom decides that there must be more to this story and vows to get to the bottom of the missing shoe mystery. Sneaking after his sister as she takes off to play, Tom discovers just why and to where her shoes keep escaping and is forced to see his little sis in a new light. Daisy's 'outside the box' thinking highlights the purity of a child's heart and how simple it really is to care for the world around us.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
3-9
Length
34 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
How do you think Daisy felt when she couldn't find her shoes?
What would you do if you were in Daisy’s situation?
Why is it important to keep our belongings organized?
How did Daisy's friends help her, and why is teamwork valuable?
If you were to create another adventure for Daisy, what would it be about?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use expressive reading to convey the emotions Daisy experiences throughout the story, making it easier for your child to connect with her feelings.
Pause after key moments in the story to give your child time to think and express their thoughts on Daisy’s actions and decisions.
Encourage your child to relate the story to their own experiences, like a time they lost something important and how they felt.
Discuss the importance of friendship and cooperation, highlighting how Daisy's friends assisted her in the story.
After reading, engage your child in a creative activity like drawing their favorite scene or writing a short continuation of the story.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: Daisy learns the importance of taking care of her belongings after misplacing her shoes, highlighting the consequences of carelessness.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by organizing and caring for their own toys and belongings, learning the value of responsibility and accountability.
Example Lesson: Problem Solving
Explanation: When Daisy’s shoes go missing, she embarks on a quest to find them, using clues and critical thinking to track them down.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to approach problems methodically and think critically, skills that are beneficial in academic and social settings.
Example Lesson: Honesty
Explanation: Throughout her journey, Daisy encounters friends who suggest she may have forgotten where she placed her shoes rather than them being 'lost'. Daisy learns to accept her mistakes and the importance of honesty in resolving issues.
Real-World Application: Children learn the significance of honesty in building trust and maintaining relationships with peers and adults.
Example Lesson: Perseverance
Explanation: Daisy does not give up her search, even when it seems hopeless. This showcases the importance of determination and continuing to try despite difficulties.
Real-World Application: Kids can mirror this persistence in their own challenges, whether in completing a difficult task or learning a new skill.