Mon plus beau rêve - Moj najljepši san
#2 of 3 in Sefa albums illustrés en deux langues – français/croate Series
What’s inside...
This bilingual children's book, presented in both French and Croatian, follows the story of a child named Lulu who struggles to fall asleep as all of her stuffed animals are already dreaming. Lulu embarks on a fantastical journey through the dreams of her stuffed animals, eventually leading her to her own most beautiful dream. The book includes an audio book available for download, read by native speakers, enhancing language skills for young readers. It also offers coloring templates that can be downloaded, allowing children to color the illustrations from the story.
Discussion points
What was your favorite part of the dream in the story, and why?
How do you think the characters felt when they were sharing their dreams?
Can you think of a dream you've had that made you feel happy or excited?
If you could dream about anything tonight, what would you choose and why?
How do you think sharing dreams with friends can help them understand each other better?
Tip: Role play these questions
While discussing the book, maintain eye contact and show genuine interest in your child’s answers to make them feel heard and valued.
Encourage your child to draw or write about their own beautiful dream after reading the story, linking their creativity to the themes of the book.
Use expressive reading to convey the emotions of the characters, helping your child connect emotionally with the story.
After reading, ask your child to guess what might happen next in the characters' dreams, fostering imagination and prediction skills.
Relate the themes of the book to your child’s personal experiences with dreams, enhancing their ability to connect literature to their own life.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Embracing Diversity
Explanation: The book showcases characters from different cultural backgrounds, emphasizing the beauty of diversity.
Real-World Application: Children learn to appreciate and respect people from various cultures and backgrounds in their community.
Example Lesson: Importance of Dreaming
Explanation: Characters in the story actively discuss and pursue their dreams, illustrating the importance of having aspirations.
Real-World Application: Encourages children to set goals and dream big for their future endeavors, fostering ambition and proactive attitudes.
Example Lesson: Value of Friendship
Explanation: Through the interactions between characters, the story highlights how friendships can overcome cultural barriers and misunderstandings.
Real-World Application: Teaches children to build strong, supportive relationships regardless of differences, aiding in social development and emotional support.
Example Lesson: Learning New Languages
Explanation: Characters communicate in multiple languages, underscoring the benefits of learning new languages.
Real-World Application: Motivates children to take interest in learning new languages, enhancing cognitive development and cultural appreciation.