Little Miss Trouble Causing Trouble (Mr. Men & Little Miss Chunkies)
#36 in Little Miss Books Series
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What’s inside...
Peep-hole covers, bright colours, funny pictures and stories, and thick, chunky pages give babies and toddlers an introduction to the world of books - and to the world of Roger Hargreaves' ever-popular Mr Men and Little Miss characters. The book encourages young readers to embrace their fabulousness, just like Little Miss in the story. Little Miss Fabulous has the most fabulous hair, which she wears in the most fabulous styles. Everywhere she goes, she sets new fashion trends! Not even the envious Little Miss Splendid can rain on her parade. Little Miss Fabulous proves that having good style is all about confidence—and just a bit of creativity!
Character compass
Little Miss Trouble
Discussion points
What do you think motivated Little Miss Trouble to cause trouble for others?
How did the other characters feel when Little Miss Trouble caused trouble, and why is it important to consider others' feelings?
What could Little Miss Trouble have done differently to solve her problems without causing trouble?
How do you think the story would change if Little Miss Trouble decided to help others instead?
Can you think of a time when you helped solve a problem without causing trouble? What happened?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to put themselves in the shoes of each character, fostering empathy and understanding of diverse perspectives.
Discuss the consequences of actions, highlighting how Little Miss Trouble's behavior affected others in the story.
Prompt your child to come up with alternative solutions to problems, enhancing their problem-solving skills.
Use examples from the book to discuss the importance of kindness and cooperation in their daily life.
Reinforce the discussions with praise, acknowledging your child's insights and encouraging a deeper connection with reading.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Consequences of Actions
Explanation: Little Miss Trouble learns that causing trouble for others can lead to facing consequences herself, which teaches accountability.
Real-World Application: Children can understand that their actions affect others and learn to think before acting.
Example Lesson: Empathy and Understanding
Explanation: As Little Miss Trouble experiences the repercussions of her mischief, she gains insight into how her actions make others feel.
Real-World Application: This can help children develop empathy by considering the feelings of others before acting.
Example Lesson: Importance of Apologizing
Explanation: Little Miss Trouble apologizes for her actions by the end of the book, demonstrating the importance of making amends when one has wronged others.
Real-World Application: Children learn the value and impact of sincere apologies and how they can mend relationships.
Example Lesson: Learning from Mistakes
Explanation: Throughout the book, Little Miss Trouble evolves from a troublemaker to someone who understands the impact of her actions, illustrating personal growth.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to view mistakes as opportunities for learning and self-improvement.