Double Booking: The Tail of the Mummy Cat
What’s inside...
Brother and sister, Otto and Nan, couldn't be more different. But when they head to Egypt, they're going to survive the same adventure - twice! Young readers have never experienced a graphic novel like this - the same story told through two different points-of-view. Join siblings Otto and Nan on a double stuffed adventure to Egypt, where each of them has a completely different experience! While on a trip to Egypt, two siblings, Otto and Nan, stumble upon a sarcophagus. And they accidentally free a mummy cat from a pharaoh's chamber! Now tasked with finding it, their resulting adventure has them exploring the city, learning historical facts, saving each other from danger, and discovering truths about life. What's more, they're going to survive the same adventure – twice! See both perspectives in this flip graphic novel, written by real-life siblings Kim Shearer and Chas! Pangburn.
Discussion points
What do you think it felt like for the Mummy Cat to have two different families?
Why do you think the Mummy Cat kept going back to both homes?
How do you think the two families felt when they discovered the Mummy Cat's secret?
What can we learn about sharing and friendship from the Mummy Cat's story?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to empathize with the characters by asking how they would feel in a similar situation. Use the book's illustrations to point out visual cues that might explain the characters' feelings. After discussing the story, encourage your child to draw their version of the Mummy Cat’s adventures. This visual activity can deepen their understanding and personal connection to the themes of the book.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Courage in facing fears
Explanation: The protagonist, a young mummy cat, demonstrates courage by exploring unfamiliar parts of the museum despite feeling scared.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to face their own fears and try new activities, understanding that feeling scared is natural but can be overcome with bravery.
Example Lesson: Importance of curiosity and learning
Explanation: Throughout the story, the mummy cat's curiosity about the world outside its exhibit leads to various learning experiences about history and culture.
Real-World Application: Encourages children to ask questions and seek out knowledge, fostering a love for learning and discovery that can be applied at school and in daily life.
Example Lesson: Value of friendship and teamwork
Explanation: The mummy cat befriends other exhibit characters, and together they help each other navigate the large museum.
Real-World Application: Teaches children the importance of building friendships and collaborating with others to achieve common goals, skills that are vital in group activities and projects.
Example Lesson: Respecting and preserving history
Explanation: As the mummy cat learns about the museum's artifacts, it also learns the importance of treating them with care and respect.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by learning to respect their own belongings and the environment, understanding the importance of preserving history and culture.
Example Lesson: Adapting to new environments
Explanation: The mummy cat adjusts to the different and unfamiliar parts of the museum, learning to navigate and enjoy the new settings.
Real-World Application: Helps children understand that adapting to new situations such as moving to a new school or neighborhood is an essential skill and part of growth.