Emily Eyefinger
#1 in Emily Eyefinger Series
What’s inside...
Emily Eyefinger's parents were shocked when Emily was born with an eye on the end of her finger. However, Emily has discovered that her unique ability can be incredibly useful. She uses her eye-finger to help others, such as finding lost objects and reforming the class bully. This book is suitable for children aged 7 and above.
Discussion points
What do you think Emily feels when she uses her unique 'eyefinger' to solve problems?
How do Emily's adventures inspire you to look at challenges differently?
In what ways do the characters in the book help each other? Why is teamwork important?
What would you do if you had an 'eyefinger'? How could you use it to help others around you?
How do you think Emily changes from the beginning to the end of the story?
Tip: Role play these questions
As you explore 'Emily Eyefinger,' pause after exciting moments in the story to ask your child how they might feel in Emily’s situation, helping them connect emotionally with the character.
Encourage your child to draw or act out their favorite scene. This can lead to deeper discussions about the characters’ traits and decisions.
Utilize the unique aspects of Emily’s adventures to ask your child creative questions about alternative ways to handle similar situations.
Discuss the importance of helping others, using examples from the book, and ask your child how they might apply these lessons in their day-to-day life.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Embracing Uniqueness
Explanation: Emily Eyefinger is born with an eye on her finger, which makes her unique. Throughout the book, she uses her special ability to solve mysteries and help others.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to embrace and celebrate their unique traits and qualities, understanding that their differences can be sources of strength and creativity.
Example Lesson: Problem-solving
Explanation: Emily consistently uses her special sight and quick thinking to solve problems and find solutions to the challenges she encounters.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to think critically and approach problems with a positive, solution-oriented mindset in daily tasks or conflicts.
Example Lesson: Helping Others
Explanation: Emily often uses her unique ability to assist her friends and contribute positively to her community.
Real-World Application: This lesson instills the values of kindness and community service, teaching children the importance of helping others and contributing positively to society.
Example Lesson: Courage and Bravery
Explanation: Despite any fears and the challenges she faces, Emily shows bravery when using her unique eye to explore mysteries.
Real-World Application: Children can learn the importance of confronting fears and the value of bravery when facing new challenges and adventures.
Example Lesson: Curiosity and Exploration
Explanation: Emily's adventures begin from her curiosity and desire to explore the world around her, using her unique eye.
Real-World Application: This lesson encourages children to be curious, ask questions, and actively explore the world around them to gain new experiences and learnings.