Hard Boiled Legs
What’s inside...
Michael Rosen and Quentin Blake present collections of jokes, jingles, poems, silly sayings, crazy conversations and flights of fancy in this series of scrapbooks that feature all the things that kids love to hear and read about. These include poetry and prose about the hazards of breakfast time, from spilled cornflakes to the risk of hard-boiled eggs morphing into hard-boiled legs.
Discussion points
What do you think 'Hard Boiled Legs' symbolizes in the story?
How did the main character's journey make you feel?
What would you do differently if you were in the main character's shoes?
How do the other characters in the story support the main character?
What important lesson did you learn from the story?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their emotions about the story, relating it to their own experiences.
Ask your child to draw their favorite scene and explain why they chose it.
Create a comfortable and distraction-free reading environment.
Discuss the outcomes of the story and alternative endings your child might imagine.
Praise your child’s insights and responses to foster a love for reading and critical thinking.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Importance of Teamwork
Explanation: In 'Hard Boiled Legs', the characters work together to solve puzzles and challenges, showing that collaboration can lead to success.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by participating in group activities at school or with friends, learning that cooperation can achieve common goals.
Example Lesson: Value of Perseverance
Explanation: Throughout the book, characters encounter setbacks but continue to strive towards their goals, demonstrating resilience.
Real-World Application: This teaches children to not give up easily on their tasks or hobbies, no matter the obstacles they face.
Example Lesson: Benefits of Creative Thinking
Explanation: The story encourages thinking outside the box to solve problems, as characters often use unconventional methods to overcome challenges.
Real-World Application: Kids are encouraged to use their imagination in problem-solving scenarios, which can enhance their cognitive flexibility and innovation.
Example Lesson: Understanding Diversity
Explanation: Characters in 'Hard Boiled Legs' come from various backgrounds and perspectives, highlighting the strength in diversity.
Real-World Application: This can help children appreciate the differences in others around them and foster a more inclusive attitude in their daily interactions.
Example Lesson: Importance of Honesty
Explanation: When characters in the book choose honesty over deceit, they build trust and respect among their peers, showing the positive outcomes of being truthful.
Real-World Application: Children learn the value of honesty in building and maintaining trustful relationships with family and friends.