Little Mouse Gets Ready
Little Mouse Gets Ready! Series
What’s inside...
There's lots to do before Little Mouse is ready to go visit the barn. Will he master all the intricacies of getting dressed, from snaps and buttons to Velcro and tail holes? Eisner Award-winning cartoonist Jeff Smith and his determined Little Mouse reveal all the smallest pleasures of this daily task.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
2-6
Length
32 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think Little Mouse feels when he tries to get dressed on his own?
Why do you think it's important for Little Mouse to learn to get ready by himself?
How do you get ready in the morning and how does it make you feel?
What challenges do you think Little Mouse faces and how does he overcome them?
If you were Little Mouse, what would you do differently when getting ready?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to relate their own experiences of getting dressed to those of Little Mouse, building empathy and understanding.
Ask your child to describe how they feel when they accomplish tasks on their own, fostering a sense of pride and independence.
Use expressions and emotions shown by Little Mouse to discuss different feelings with your child, enhancing their emotional vocabulary.
After reading, you could have a 'dress-up' challenge, which not only makes the reading interactive but also reinforces the theme of the book.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Independence
Explanation: In 'Little Mouse Gets Ready', the little mouse dresses himself without any help, demonstrating how children can learn to do things on their own.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by practicing to dress themselves, helping them develop self-reliance and personal responsibility.
Example Lesson: Following Instructions
Explanation: The story guides the little mouse through the steps of getting dressed, emphasizing the importance of following instructions to achieve a task.
Real-World Application: This can be applied in a child's daily life by encouraging them to follow instructions in school assignments, household chores, or during games.
Example Lesson: Problem Solving
Explanation: During the process of getting ready, Little Mouse encounters small challenges, such as choosing the right clothes. He resolves these issues on his own, showing problem-solving skills.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to think independently and solve simple problems they encounter, such as deciding what to wear depending on the weather.
Example Lesson: Attention to Detail
Explanation: The book pays close attention to the sequence of dressing, such as putting on a shirt before the jacket. This teaches children the importance of attention to detail.
Real-World Application: Kids can apply this lesson by learning to sequence their tasks appropriately and paying attention to finer details in their activities.