Little Miss Muffet
Classic books with holes Series
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What’s inside...
In an amusing retelling of this much-loved nursery song, Little Miss Muffet's picnic is not only disturbed by a spider, but by a host of other creatures as well! Luckily, they're prepared to share, so there's a feast at the end. Look through the holes in each page to guess see what food the animals like, and what noises they make. Bright, colourful illustrations, innovative die cutting and popular rhymes make Books with Holes a must for every child.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
1-3
Length
16 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think Little Miss Muffet was feeling when she saw the spider?
How would you have reacted if you were in Little Miss Muffet's place?
Why do you think the spider decided to sit down beside her?
What can we learn about facing our fears from this story?
If you could change one thing in the story, what would it be and why?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use expressive reading to mimic the emotions of Little Miss Muffet and the spider, making the story more engaging for the child.
Ask your child to predict what might happen next in the story before turning the page, to keep them thinking actively.
After reading, encourage your child to draw their favorite scene or character from the book, and discuss why they chose that particular one.
Relate the story to a personal experience where your child might have been startled or scared, making it more relatable and fostering deeper understanding.
Discuss the importance of empathy by asking how they think the spider felt when Little Miss Muffet ran away.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Overcoming fears
Explanation: Little Miss Muffet confronts her fear of spiders when a friendly spider approaches her. Through this interaction, she learns to face and overcome her initial fear.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by learning to face their own fears, whether it's trying a new activity or facing a fear of the dark, showing them that fears can be managed and sometimes even turned into positive experiences.
Example Lesson: Making new friends
Explanation: Despite her initial fear, Little Miss Muffet befriends the spider, showing that friendship can be found in unexpected places.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to be open to making new friends in various situations, teaching them the value of inclusivity and openness to different kinds of people.
Example Lesson: Curiosity and learning
Explanation: Little Miss Muffet’s curiosity about the spider leads her to learn more about it rather than running away.
Real-World Application: Children are encouraged to explore and learn more about the world around them, fostering a sense of curiosity and a love for learning.
Example Lesson: Empathy and understanding
Explanation: By interacting with the spider, Little Miss Muffet understands that it is not there to harm her, promoting empathy towards creatures that are often misunderstood.
Real-World Application: Kids can learn to show empathy and understanding towards others who may seem different or unfamiliar, promoting tolerance and compassion in their daily interactions.