Maggie and Pie and the Big Breakfast (Highlights Puzzle Readers)
Highlights Puzzle Readers Series
What’s inside...
Highlights Puzzle Readers offer an innovative approach to learning that integrates puzzles and stories to develop motivated, confident readers. These Level 1 books are perfect for kids who are reading simple sight words and sounding out decodable text. Fans of Amelia Bedelia will love these bird buddies! Maggie, a scatter-brained magpie, and Pie, a rule-following pigeon, love to cook together, but sometimes Maggie gets a little mixed up! In this Level 1 Highlights Puzzle Reader, kids solve visual logic puzzles to help find the right ingredients. With a bonus recipe so kids can make their own applesauce pancakes, Maggie and Pie and the Big Breakfast is perfect for beginning readers.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
4-7
Length
32 pages
Text complexity
Character compass
Maggie
Pie
Discussion points
What do you think Maggie and Pie were feeling when they were making breakfast?
Why is it important to work together, like Maggie and Pie did?
How do you think the story would change if Maggie or Pie didn’t help each other?
What are some ways you help out at home during breakfast time?
If you could add a new breakfast dish to the story, what would it be and why?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to describe their own experiences related to the story, connecting personal actions with the characters’.
Ask your child to guess what might happen next at various points during the read to foster creative thinking.
Discuss the importance of teamwork and collaboration, relating them to everyday tasks at home or school.
Use expressive voices for Maggie and Pie to make the reading more dynamic and engaging.
After reading, consider making a breakfast together inspired by Maggie and Pie’s breakfast to make the theme tangible.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Problem-solving skills
Explanation: Maggie and Pie encounter problems during their breakfast preparation, which they solve using teamwork and creativity.
Real-World Application: Children learn to approach real-life challenges with a constructive mindset, understanding that problems can be solved through collaboration and innovation.
Example Lesson: Importance of teamwork
Explanation: Throughout the story, Maggie and Pie work together to achieve their goal of making a big breakfast, showcasing effective collaboration.
Real-World Application: This teaches children the value of cooperating with others to accomplish tasks, fostering a sense of community and shared responsibility in group settings like school or sports teams.
Example Lesson: Following instructions
Explanation: The characters follow a recipe to make their breakfast, adhering to steps and measuring ingredients.
Real-World Application: Children learn the importance of following directions and the benefits it brings, applicable in academic settings, assembling toys, or participating in family activities.
Example Lesson: Celebrating achievements
Explanation: After successfully making their breakfast, Maggie and Pie take a moment to celebrate their achievement, which reinforces the value of recognizing one's accomplishments.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to appreciate their successes and those of others, promoting positive reinforcement and self-esteem.
Example Lesson: Nutritional awareness
Explanation: The book highlights the preparation of a healthy breakfast, educating about nutritious food choices.
Real-World Application: Instills the importance of healthy eating habits in children, encouraging them to make better food choices for themselves.