Indie Kidd: How to Be Goodish
#1 in Indie Kidd Series
What’s inside...
Meet Indie Kidd, who is facing a dilemma on her 10th birthday due to a challenging school project. Her teacher wants the class to list their top three talents, but Indie struggles to identify even one talent. In contrast, her friends Soph and Fee have quickly completed their lists. The girls come together to help Indie explore various activities, from hair wrapping to magic tricks, in hopes of discovering her unique abilities. Throughout the process, Indie embarks on a journey of self-discovery and determination to find something she excels at, or at least something she's good(ish) at.
Discussion points
What do you think makes Indie Kidd 'goodish' instead of just good?
How do you feel about the way Indie handles challenges in the book?
What would you have done differently if you were in Indie’s shoes?
Can you think of a time when you tried to fix a problem and it didn’t go as planned, like it did for Indie?
What did you learn from Indie’s adventures about helping others?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use a relaxed and open tone to make your child feel comfortable in expressing their thoughts and opinions about the book.
Highlight the importance of making mistakes and learning from them, as demonstrated by Indie’s experiences.
Encourage your child to draw parallels between their own life experiences and Indie's in the book, reinforcing empathy and understanding.
Discuss the different characters’ viewpoints and ask your child whose side they would take in different scenarios within the book.
Praise your child for their insights and encourage them to think critically about different outcomes based on characters' choices.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Understanding empathy
Explanation: In 'Indie Kidd: How to Be Goodish', Indie learns to understand and consider other people's feelings. This is demonstrated when she tries to think about how her actions affect others.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by being more mindful of their friends' and family members' emotions, leading to kinder interactions and better relationships.
Example Lesson: The importance of honesty
Explanation: The book shows Indie facing consequences for small untruths and learning the importance of being honest. Her experiences show how dishonesty can complicate situations.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to value and practice honesty in their everyday dealings with friends, teachers, and family.
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: Indie takes responsibility for her pet and understands the dedication needed to care for others. She learns that being responsible involves more than just intent; it requires action.
Real-World Application: Kids learn the importance of consistent care and responsibility, whether it's taking care of a pet, completing homework, or fulfilling promises.