I Am A Rock
What’s inside...
Pauloosie loves his pet rock, Miki Rock. His mother, Anaana, tells him bedtime stories about Miki Rock's experiences in the Arctic, from seeing char and beluga to listening to chirps and howls, and feeling the snow and sun. The book features lyrical text and ethereal landscape illustrations by Pelin Turgut, providing readers a unique perspective of the Arctic through the eyes of a pet rock.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
3-5
Length
28 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think it feels like to be a rock? How do you think a rock helps its environment?
If you were a rock, where would you like to be located and why?
What other objects in nature do you think have their own stories?
How do you think the rock in the story feels about the changes happening around it?
What can we learn from the rock about being strong and patient?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to use their imagination to think from the perspective of a rock. This helps develop empathy and creative thinking.
Discuss the importance of every element in nature, emphasizing the interconnectivity of our ecosystem.
Relate the qualities of the rock, such as strength and endurance, to personal experiences or challenges to make the conversation more relatable.
After reading the book, spend some time outside observing rocks and discussing their possible stories or roles in the environment.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Resilience and perseverance
Explanation: The story portrays the rock facing various weather conditions but standing strong and unwavering.
Real-World Application: Children learn the importance of staying strong and persistent even when facing challenges in their own lives.
Example Lesson: Uniqueness and self-acceptance
Explanation: As the rock narrates its story, it embraces its unique position and role in the ecosystem, teaching self-love and acceptance.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to appreciate their own unique qualities and accept themselves as they are.
Example Lesson: Interconnectedness of nature
Explanation: The rock explains its interactions with different elements like the sun, wind, and animals, highlighting the symbiotic relationships in nature.
Real-World Application: Kids learn the value of every element in the environment, fostering a sense of responsibility towards nature.
Example Lesson: History and timelessness
Explanation: The rock shares stories of the historical events it has witnessed over centuries, providing a sense of continuity and time.
Real-World Application: This can pique children's interest in history and the concept of time, encouraging them to learn more about the past and its impact on the present.
Example Lesson: Patience
Explanation: The rock demonstrates immense patience, being stationary in its spot through years and seasons.
Real-World Application: Children can learn the virtue of patience, understanding that some things take time to develop or achieve.