I Am A Woolly Hat (Early Reader)
Early Reader Series
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Early Readers are designed to aid the transition from picture books to reading books, with blue Early Readers for shared reading and red Early Readers for independent reading. In this delightful story from the United Arab Emirates, Basma explores the concept of love by questioning its shape, color, and feel. She wonders if love is like clothing or something else entirely. This charming Early Reader story is perfect for parents and children to enjoy together and will especially resonate with fans of 'GUESS HOW MUCH I LOVE YOU.'
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
5-7
Length
64 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
Why do you think the Woolly Hat was special to its owner?
How did the Woolly Hat feel when it was lost and how did it change when it was found?
What does this story teach us about taking care of our belongings?
Can you think of a time when you lost something important? How did you feel?
What would you do if you found something that belonged to someone else?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage children to reflect on their own experiences with lost items to make connections with the Woolly Hat's journey.
Discuss the emotions portrayed in the book, asking children to describe how they might feel in similar situations.
Highlight the importance of responsibility and empathy, relating them back to the child’s daily life and interactions with others.
Use follow-up questions to extend the discussion, encouraging children to think about the moral lessons and personal values the story conveys.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Importance of sharing
Explanation: The story demonstrates how the woolly hat is passed around various characters, teaching the value of sharing with others.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by learning to share their own belongings with siblings and friends, fostering a sense of generosity and cooperation.
Example Lesson: Adaptability
Explanation: As the woolly hat finds its use with different characters, the book shows how being adaptable to new situations is beneficial.
Real-World Application: This lesson can help children understand the importance of adjusting to different scenarios, whether at school or in social settings, promoting resilience.
Example Lesson: Empathy and kindness
Explanation: Characters in the book show care by offering the woolly hat to others who might be in need, promoting a message of empathy and kindness.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to recognize when others are in need or feeling cold, and take action to help them, just as the characters did with the hat.
Example Lesson: Value of belongings
Explanation: The journey of the woolly hat emphasizes that even simple objects can have great value and bring joy, teaching children to appreciate what they have.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to value their possessions, take care of them, and find joy in sharing them with others.
Example Lesson: Learning to solve problems
Explanation: Throughout the book, characters encounter various situations where they need to figure out how to use the hat, promoting problem-solving skills.
Real-World Application: Children can be encouraged to think creatively to solve their own day-to-day challenges, using the book's scenarios as a guide.