Little Miss Sunshine and the Three Bears: Mr. Men & Little Miss Magic
Mr. Men & Little Miss Magic Series
What’s inside...
In this delightful twist on the classic story, Little Miss Sunshine stumbles upon the house of the three bears. Through her adventures, she learns the importance of respecting others' property and the value of friendship. Join Little Miss Sunshine in this fun retelling of the Goldilocks story. When Little Miss Sunshine gets caught in a storm one day, she finds shelter from the rain in a cottage in the woods. There she meets three bears who ask her to look after their porridge while they go for a walk. But she has some unexpected visitors while they are out. Will they behave as well as Little Miss Sunshine? The Mr Men and Little Miss Magic series takes kids on a series of sparkling adventures where they meet some extraordinary characters including a dragon, an ogre, a mermaid, a princess, a fairy, pirates and many others. These colourful adventures will delight children of two years and upwards. Bold illustrations and funny stories make Mr Men and Little Miss the perfect story time experience.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
2-3
Length
32 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
How did Little Miss Sunshine feel when she first met the three bears?
What do you think the three bears learned from Little Miss Sunshine?
Why is it important to share with others, like the characters do in the story?
How would you have reacted if you were in Little Miss Sunshine's shoes and met the three bears?
What new ideas can we try at home that are inspired by Little Miss Sunshine's interactions?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their thoughts and feelings about the story by using open-ended questions that prompt deeper thinking. Discuss the characters’ emotions and actions, and relate them to your child’s experiences. Reinforce the book’s themes by brainstorming ways to incorporate sharing and kindness in your daily activities together. Lastly, make storytime interactive by possibly reenacting scenes or role-playing different outcomes to enhance understanding and make the reading experience memorable.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Importance of Helpfulness
Explanation: Little Miss Sunshine comes across the Three Bears and helps them solve their problems, demonstrating the value of being helpful and considerate.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by offering help to their friends, family, or even teachers at school when someone is in need or facing a challenge.
Example Lesson: Respecting Others' Property
Explanation: The story shows how Little Miss Sunshine respects the property of the Three Bears by carefully handling their things, underscoring the importance of treating others' belongings with care.
Real-World Application: Kids can learn to ask for permission before using someone else's belongings and ensure they take care of them as if they were their own.
Example Lesson: Creativity in Problem Solving
Explanation: Throughout her visit, Little Miss Sunshine uses creative ideas to help the Three Bears, encouraging children to think outside the box when faced with problems.
Real-World Application: This lesson can inspire children to approach their own challenges creatively, whether it's finding a new way to share toys or coming up with a unique solution during a group activity in school.
Example Lesson: Importance of Positive Attitude
Explanation: Little Miss Sunshine keeps a positive attitude throughout her interactions with the Three Bears, showing how it can influence others and create a happy environment.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this approach by maintaining a positive outlook during difficult situations and noticing the impact it has on their surroundings and peer interactions.
Example Lesson: Learning from Differences
Explanation: As Little Miss Sunshine interacts with each bear, who have different personalities and preferences, it illustrates the value of learning and growing through understanding diverse perspectives.
Real-World Application: This lesson can be applied in children’s everyday interactions as they engage with peers who have different views and methods, teaching them to appreciate and learn from diversity.