Don't Forget The Bacon
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The story follows a young boy sent to the store with a list of items to buy. Along the way, he gets mixed up with the items on his list, leading to a series of funny misunderstandings and adventures. 'Six farm eggs, a cake for tea, a pound of pears and don't forget the bacon.' A young boy sets out to do the shopping, determined to remember his simple list but as the sights and sounds of town distract him he finds himself in a terrible muddle.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
4-5
Length
32 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What did the main character learn during their trip to the store?
Why do you think it's important to remember everything on a shopping list?
How did the character feel when they remembered or forgot an item?
What are some ways we can help ourselves remember things when we go shopping?
Can you think of a time when you helped with shopping? What was that like?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to recount a personal experience related to shopping and how they felt about it.
Discuss the importance of responsibility and memory in daily tasks, using examples from the book and real life.
Ask your child to draw or list items they would put on their own shopping list and explain why each item is important.
Relate the story to a family shopping trip planned in the near future, and involve your child in the preparation.
Praise your child for instances where they remember important tasks or items, linking back to the character's experiences in the book.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: The protagonist's task to remember and buy groceries teaches the importance of responsibility and attentiveness.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this by taking on small tasks at home, like organizing their toys or helping in meal preparation, to develop a sense of responsibility.
Example Lesson: Memory enhancement
Explanation: Throughout the book, repetition and recall are used to reinforce memory. This aids in the enhancement of short-term memory in children.
Real-World Application: Kids can practice remembering details from their day or a list of items, which can help in their academic learning and personal organization.
Example Lesson: Problem-solving
Explanation: The character faces the challenge of recalling the correct items to buy, depicting problem-solving skills when mistakes are made.
Real-World Application: This lesson is applicable in scenarios where children need to correct an error or find an alternative solution, such as during school projects or games.
Example Lesson: Independence
Explanation: The book portrays a young character handling a task independently, which encourages self-reliance and confidence in young readers.
Real-World Application: Children are encouraged to take on new challenges independently, whether it's trying a new activity at school or making decisions about what games to play.