More Caps for Sale: Another Tale of Mischievous Monkeys
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Celebrate the 75th anniversary of the perennial favorite Caps for Sale with this never-before-published sequel to the beloved classic! In this first posthumous book from Esphyr Slobodkina, those mischievous monkeys are at it again, bringing laughs to a new generation of readers. The sequel, More Caps for Sale, picks up right where Caps for Sale left off, as the peddler comes face-to-face with those monkeys and their funny business yet again. More Caps for Sale is based on story ideas discussed by Slobodkina and Ann Marie Mulhearn Sayer throughout their years as friends and business associates prior to Esphyr's death in 2002. With simple text and illustrations, filled with warmth and humor, this sequel is perfect for early readers and follows a great folktale tradition. Since Caps for Sale was first published in 1940, millions of children have savored the original tale of the peddler, his caps, and a band of very funny monkeys, and now this charming sequel continues the story!
Character compass
The Peddler
The Monkeys
Discussion points
What do you think the peddler felt when he saw all the monkeys wearing his caps?
Why do you think the monkeys took the caps? What would you have done if you were one of the monkeys?
How did the peddler try to get his caps back from the monkeys? Was it a good strategy?
Can you think of a different way the story could have ended? How would you have liked it to end?
What lesson do you think we can learn from the peddler and the monkeys?
Tip: Role play these questions
To deepen your child's engagement with 'More Caps for Sale,' focus on the emotions and decisions of the characters. Encourage your child to express their thoughts and feelings about the events in the story. Use expressive and animated voices to mimic the characters during the reading to make the story come alive. Discuss the cause and effect relationship shown in the story to enhance comprehension and critical thinking skills.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Problem Solving
Explanation: The peddler faces the challenge of retrieving his caps from the monkeys, requiring him to think strategically.
Real-World Application: Children learn the importance of thinking through problems and developing solutions, which can be applied in schoolwork or interpersonal conflicts.
Example Lesson: Patience and Persistence
Explanation: The peddler shows patience and persistence as he deals with the monkeys to get his caps back.
Real-World Application: Teaches children the value of staying calm and persistent in facing daily challenges, from completing tasks to dealing with peers.
Example Lesson: Creativity
Explanation: The peddler uses his imagination to come up with a way to outsmart the monkeys.
Real-World Application: Encourages children to use creative thinking in problem-solving, which can be beneficial in academic and social settings.
Example Lesson: Respect for Personal Property
Explanation: The story centers around the peddler trying to retrieve what rightfully belongs to him, underscoring the principle of respecting others' belongings.
Real-World Application: Reinforces to children the significance of respecting others’ possessions and understanding the boundaries of what is theirs.