Little Miss Bossy
#1 in Little Miss Books Series
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What’s inside...
Little Miss Bossy is one of the many characters in the 'Mr. Men and Little Miss' series. She is known for being incredibly bossy and always telling everyone what to do. However, she learns an important lesson about kindness and the value of cooperation when her friends decide to stand up to her bossiness. Little Miss Bossy tells everyone what to do-until Wilfred the Wizard casts a spell on her.
Discussion points
Why do you think Little Miss Bossy likes to tell everyone what to do?
How do you feel when someone tells you what to do all the time?
What are some kind ways Little Miss Bossy can use to ask for what she wants?
How did the wizards' shoes change the way Miss Bossy acted, and what did she learn from them?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their feelings about authority and control, relating it to how Little Miss Bossy interacts with others.
Ask your child how they would handle situations where someone is being bossy towards them, fostering critical thinking and problem-solving.
Discuss the importance of asking for things nicely and how it affects the way people respond.
Highlight the moral of the story by discussing the changes in Little Miss Bossy's behavior after wearing the wizards’ shoes and what it teaches about self-awareness and change.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Understanding the impact of bossiness
Explanation: In 'Little Miss Bossy', the main character's bossy behavior causes frustration among others, showing how her demands affect those around her.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to recognize how their behavior impacts their peers and adjust to foster positive relationships.
Example Lesson: Importance of cooperation and flexibility
Explanation: Magic shoes teach Little Miss Bossy a lesson on listening to others, highlighting the benefits of being cooperative and adaptable.
Real-World Application: Kids can learn to value others' opinions and the importance of working together, both at home and in school settings.
Example Lesson: Consequences of actions
Explanation: When Little Miss Bossy wears the magic shoes, her actions lead directly to personal discomfort, demonstrating that actions have repercussions.
Real-World Application: This story helps children understand that their actions have consequences, teaching them to think before they act in their daily activities.
Example Lesson: Learning from mistakes
Explanation: Little Miss Bossy changes her ways by the end of the book, showing that making mistakes is part of learning and growing.
Real-World Application: This lesson encourages children to acknowledge their mistakes and view them as opportunities for personal development and better decision-making.