What’s inside...
Join the Comet Street Kids as they embark on an exciting adventure to retrieve a mysterious egg discovered during their school trip. Along the way, they encounter challenges and learn the importance of teamwork and friendship. In another story, the Harrison family are at the supermarket when their dad accidentally drops an egg. Tess and Finn must catch it before it breaks. 'Get the Egg!' is part of the Comet Street Kids series by Rising Stars Reading Planet, which features decodable books for children that help develop fluency and confidence in reading.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
5-7
Length
12 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What would you do if you found an egg like the characters in the story? Why?
How do you think the characters felt when they were trying to get the egg? Can you describe a time you felt the same?
What do you think is the most important message of this book? Why do you think that?
How did the characters work together to solve their problem? Why is teamwork important?
If you were to tell this story to a friend, how would you describe it?
Tip: Role play these questions
While discussing the book, relate the themes to your child’s daily experiences to enhance comprehension.
Ask your child to predict what might happen next at various points in the story to maintain engagement.
Encourage your child to express their thoughts and feelings about the book’s events, fostering emotional recognition and empathy.
Use expressive reading—different voices and emotions—to make the story more vivid and enjoyable.
After reading, encourage your child to draw a scene from the book, deepening their connection and understanding of the story.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Teamwork and Cooperation
Explanation: In 'Get the Egg!', the characters work together to retrieve the egg, showcasing the power of teamwork.
Real-World Application: Children learn the importance of collaborating with others to achieve common goals, which is applicable in school projects and family activities.
Example Lesson: Problem Solving
Explanation: The story presents characters facing the challenge of retrieving an egg from a high tree, encouraging creative solutions.
Real-World Application: This teaches children to think critically and develop solutions to obstacles they encounter in their daily lives.
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: Characters demonstrate care and dedication in protecting the egg, embodying the trait of responsibility.
Real-World Application: Kids are encouraged to take responsibility for their belongings and tasks, just like the characters do with the egg.
Example Lesson: Perseverance
Explanation: Despite initial failures, characters continue trying to get the egg, displaying perseverance.
Real-World Application: Children learn the value of persisting through difficulties, whether in completing homework or learning a new skill.