I Love You, Stick Insect
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What’s inside...
Stick Insect is head over heels in love and is looking forward to having fun and laughter with his perfect partner. He imagines surfing the ocean waves, racing on speeding motorcycles, and dancing the hula together. However, something isn't quite right about his new sweetheart. Butterfly points out the problem, exclaiming, 'IT'S A STICK!' Unfortunately, the course of true love is not smooth, and Stick Insect is about to experience this the hard way.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
3-7
Length
32 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
How do you think Stick Insect feels when he imagines all the fun things he can do? Can you think of a time when you felt the same?
Why do you think Stick Insect likes Butterfly? What qualities do you look for in a friend?
What are some ways Stick Insect shows his feelings for Butterfly? How do you show someone you care about them?
If you were Stick Insect, what adventure would you plan next? Why?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their thoughts and emotions about the book by relating to Stick Insect’s dreams and feelings.
Discuss the importance of friendship and what qualities make a good friend, drawing parallels to Stick Insect and Butterfly’s relationship.
Ask your child to imagine their own adventures with their friends, similar to how Stick Insect plans activities with Butterfly, fostering creativity and bonding.
Use expressive read-aloud techniques, changing your tone of voice for different characters to make the story more engaging and lively.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Imagination and Creativity
Explanation: The protagonist of 'I Love You, Stick Insect' fantasizes about various fun and whimsical adventures with their friend, the stick insect, showcasing the power of imagination.
Real-World Application: Encourages children to use their imagination in play, helping them to develop creative thinking skills and to see the world in multiple perspectives.
Example Lesson: Friendship
Explanation: The story highlights the joy and bond shared between friends, regardless of differences, reinforcing the value of friendship.
Real-World Application: Teaches children to appreciate and cherish their friendships, and to be inclusive and kind towards others despite their differences.
Example Lesson: Humor and Joy
Explanation: Through its light-hearted and humorous narrative, the book teaches children the importance of joy and laughter.
Real-World Application: Helps children understand that humor can be a healthy way to connect with others and to deal with various situations in life.