Jammie Day!
What’s inside...
Cliffy, a middle child in a bustling family, decides one winter morning to declare it 'jammie day' and wears his footy pajamas to school. Unnoticed by his distracted mom, teacher, and dad, Cliffy successfully continues wearing his pajamas every day. Soon, other kids at school join in, making every day a jammie day. The story humorously highlights preoccupied adults while celebrating the children's small rebellion. Enhanced by charming and detailed illustrations, the book depicts the family's chaotic yet warm life and shows Cliffy's pajamas becoming more worn and cherished over time.
Discussion points
Why do you think the characters chose to wear their pajamas all day?
How do you feel when you do something out of the ordinary, like wearing pajamas during the day?
What was your favorite part of the story and why?
If you could choose a special day like Jammie Day, what day would it be and what would you do?
How do you think the characters felt at the end of the day?
Tip: Role play these questions
Utilize pauses after reading pivotal scenes to ask your child how they think a character is feeling or might act next.
Relate the characters' experiences to similar experiences your child might have had, encouraging them to draw personal connections.
Encourage your child to imagine and describe their own 'Jammie Day,' discussing the activities they would include and why.
Highlight the emotions portrayed in the illustrations, asking your child to interpret characters' feelings based on their expressions and actions.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Importance of Routine
Explanation: In 'Jammie Day!', the protagonist learns the value of sticking to daily routines, even when opting to stay in pajamas for a day.
Real-World Application: Children can understand the significance of routines in their daily lives, which can help them manage time and responsibilities effectively.
Example Lesson: Embracing Creativity
Explanation: The story encourages children to think creatively as the character finds fun and imaginative activities to do around the house in their pajamas.
Real-World Application: This lesson can inspire children to use their imagination to entertain themselves and find creative solutions to boredom.
Example Lesson: Understanding Flexibility
Explanation: The book shows that it's okay to break from the norm sometimes, teaching kids the balance between routine and flexibility.
Real-World Application: Children learn that while routines are important, being flexible and adapting to different situations is also a valuable skill.
Example Lesson: The Joy of Reading
Explanation: Throughout the day, the characters engage with books, highlighting reading as a fun and educational activity even during a relaxed, pajama day.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to include reading as an enjoyable part of their daily activities, enhancing literacy and cognitive skills.