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What’s inside...
For the very newest readers, a funny story with charming illustrations--about friendship, animals, and jumping!--by a beloved author-illustrator. I can jump. She can jump. A bug, a cow (over the moon, of course) . . . even a hippo can jump. Delightful illustrations by David McPhail and simple text will have new readers jumping for joy!
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
4-8
Length
32 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think the frog feels when it jumps around? Can you describe it?
Why do you think the frog keeps jumping, even when others are around?
How do the other animals react to the frog jumping? What does that tell us about them?
If you were a character in the book, who would you be and why?
What do you think is the message of the story?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their thoughts and feelings about the frog's adventures. Use expressive questions to delve deeper into the narrative, helping them connect emotionally and intellectually with the story. Highlight the interactions between the characters to discuss themes of friendship and understanding. Emphasize the joy and freedom of the frog’s jumping, relating it to the importance of self-expression and resilience in daily life.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Courage and overcoming fears
Explanation: In 'Jump', the protagonist faces challenges that initially seem daunting, but through courage and perseverance, he overcomes them.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to face their own fears, whether it's trying out for a sports team, speaking in front of the class, or making new friends.
Example Lesson: The importance of determination
Explanation: The narrative shows the character repeatedly making efforts and not giving up, illustrating that determination can lead to achieving goals.
Real-World Application: This can encourage children to persist in their tasks, such as completing a difficult homework assignment or learning a new skill.
Example Lesson: The power of imagination
Explanation: The book celebrates the power of imagination through its whimsical illustrations and creative scenarios that the main character experiences.
Real-World Application: Encourages children to use their imagination in play and creativity, expanding their ability to think innovatively and solve problems.