Mouse is Small
#1 of 28 in Baby Walker Series
on Goodreads (139)
What’s inside...
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Discussion points
Why do you think Mouse feels small? Can you think of a time when you felt the same way?
What do you think makes Mouse special, even though he is small?
How did the other animals in the story treat Mouse? How did that make you feel?
What would you do if you met someone smaller than you? How would you treat them?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their feelings about being small or big, relating it to how Mouse might feel in the story.
Discuss the importance of kindness and how each character in the book interacts with Mouse.
Highlight moments in the story where Mouse felt happy or sad, and ask your child to share what makes them feel the same way.
Use the illustrations in the book to ask your child to describe what they see and how it relates to the story, aiding in their comprehension and vocabulary skills.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Appreciation of Diversity
Explanation: In 'Mouse is Small', various animals of different sizes and characteristics are introduced, teaching children to notice and appreciate differences.
Real-World Application: Children learn to recognize and value the uniqueness of each individual in their own environments, such as in school or at the park.
Example Lesson: Understanding of Size and Scale
Explanation: Through vivid illustrations depicting the mouse relative to other animals, the book visually communicates concepts of size and scale.
Real-World Application: This helps children make sense of the world around them, sorting and categorizing objects by size in real-life situations.
Example Lesson: Building Self-Esteem
Explanation: Despite being the smallest, the mouse has its own unique role in the story, reinforcing that size does not diminish value or importance.
Real-World Application: Children are encouraged to be confident in their own abilities and traits, no matter how they compare to others around them.
Example Lesson: Sequencing and Memory Skills
Explanation: The repetitive and cumulative structure of the book assists children in predicting what might happen next, enhancing their memory and sequencing skills.
Real-World Application: These skills are useful in academic settings, helping children to remember instructions and organize tasks.