Jasmine Green Rescues: A Goat Called Willow
#6 of 15 in Jasmine Green Series
What’s inside...
After Jasmine saves a baby goat from a dire fate, its athletic talents lead to comical mischief--and some difficult decisions. On a trip to the local fair, Jasmine and her best friend, Tom, discover an orphaned baby goat for sale. The owner says he cannot raise her, so this seems like the perfect use for their spending money. But getting the goat home without Jasmine's parents realizing is nearly impossible, and so is keeping her inside a pen--Willow loves to jump! Jasmine decides to enter the goat in an agility contest (sheepdogs, move over) to show Mom and Dad just how wonderful Willow is. Will Jasmine's parents agree to keep the little escape artist? Or is there a better home for Willow than Oak Tree Farm?
Discussion points
What do you think made Jasmine decide to rescue Willow, and how would you feel if you were in her shoes?
How do you think taking care of Willow changed Jasmine's daily routine and responsibilities?
What qualities do you admire in Jasmine, and how can we apply those qualities in our lives?
If you could ask any character in the book a question, who would it be and what would you ask?
How do you think the story would change if Willow was never rescued by Jasmine?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage children to relate the story to their own experiences by asking them how they would react in similar situations.
Discuss the feelings and motivations behind characters’ actions to deepen your child’s understanding and empathy.
Use the book’s themes to talk about responsibility and kindness, reinforcing these values through examples from the book and real life.
Allow your child to express their thoughts freely, affirming their feelings and thoughts to build confidence in expressing themselves.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Compassion and kindness
Explanation: Jasmine shows immense compassion and kindness by rescuing and caring for Willow, a stray goat.
Real-World Application: Children learn the importance of being kind and helping others in need, whether it's animals or people.
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: Taking care of Willow teaches Jasmine about the responsibilities involved in looking after another living being.
Real-World Application: This can encourage children to take responsibility in their own lives, perhaps by looking after a pet or helping with chores at home.
Example Lesson: Problem-solving
Explanation: Jasmine faces various challenges in rescuing and hiding Willow, which she overcomes by thinking critically and creatively.
Real-World Application: Children learn to approach problems with a calm and creative mindset, applying these skills at school or in social scenarios.
Example Lesson: Perseverance
Explanation: Despite encountering obstacles, Jasmine remains determined to provide a safe home for Willow.
Real-World Application: This teaches children the value of persistence and resilience in achieving their goals, regardless of the difficulties they might face.
Example Lesson: Empathy
Explanation: Jasmine's ability to understand and share the feelings of Willow highlights the importance of empathy.
Real-World Application: Children learn to empathize with the feelings of others, helping to foster better relationships and social interactions.