I Want My Dummy!
My Little Princess Series
What’s inside...
In 'I Want My Dummy!', the Little Princess is having trouble sleeping without her dummy. The royal family decides it is time for her to give it up, leading her on a humorous adventure to find it. Despite the family's attempts to hide it, she continuously finds it in the most unusual places, raising the question of whether she will ever be able to give it up.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
2-5
Length
32 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
How do you think the Little Princess felt when she couldn't find her dummy?
What are some other things that make us feel better when we are upset besides our favorite objects?
Can you remember a time when you had to give up something you liked? How did you feel?
Why do you think the King and Queen wanted the Little Princess to stop using her dummy?
How did the Little Princess solve her problem in the end? What would you have done in her place?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use a warm and curious tone to encourage your child to express their thoughts and feelings about the book.
Relate the story to your child’s own experiences with attachment to favorite objects for a more personal connection.
Discuss the emotions of the Little Princess and other characters to help your child understand different perspectives.
Praise your child for sharing their ideas and thoughts, reinforcing positive communication.
Encourage your child to think about solutions to problems by asking what they would do in similar situations presented in the book.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Learning to cope with change
Explanation: The story follows the Little Princess as she struggles with giving up her dummy, depicting the challenges of change.
Real-World Application: Children can relate this to their own experiences of outgrowing cherished habits or items, learning resilience in the face of change.
Example Lesson: Understanding growth and independence
Explanation: As the Little Princess learns to live without her dummy, she realizes she can still be comforted and happy, reflecting the growth towards independence.
Real-World Application: This helps children understand that growing up involves giving up some comforts but gaining new strengths.
Example Lesson: Empathy and support from others
Explanation: Throughout the book, the royal family shows patience and empathy towards the Little Princess, teaching the value of having a supportive network.
Real-World Application: Children learn the importance of family and friends' support when facing personal difficulties, encouraging them to seek and offer support in their relationships.