Mum's Tum
What’s inside...
Mum's Tum is a heartwarming story about a young boy, Alex, who helps his mother through her pregnancy journey. This captivating narrative explores the themes of family, growth, and the joys and challenges of preparing for a new sibling.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
6-8
Length
32 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
How do you think the little one felt while waiting for the new baby?
Why do you think it's special to have a sibling?
What are some ways the family prepared for the new baby in the story?
How did the story’s illustrations make you feel about the arrival of the new baby?
What will you want to do with a new sibling if you had one?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage empathy by asking your child to imagine the excitement and changes a new sibling would bring.
Discuss the roles of different family members in preparing for a new baby to enhance understanding of family dynamics.
Use the illustrations in the book as a starting point to discuss feelings and emotions surrounding the arrival of a new baby.
Relate the story to personal family experiences or plans which may involve siblings, to make connections to the child’s own life.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Empathy and Understanding
Explanation: The story illustrates how the character learns to understand and empathize with his mother's pregnancy experience.
Real-World Application: Children can apply empathy by recognizing and respecting the feelings and experiences of others in their family or school.
Example Lesson: Patience
Explanation: As the character waits for the new sibling to arrive, he learns the importance of patience throughout the pregnancy.
Real-World Application: Children can practice patience in real life by waiting their turn or understanding the time it takes for certain events or growth.
Example Lesson: Family Bonds
Explanation: The book emphasizes the strengthening of family bonds through shared experiences and anticipation of a new family member.
Real-World Application: Children can engage more deeply with their own family members, sharing moments and building stronger relationships.
Example Lesson: Adaptability
Explanation: Through the changes in his mother's condition, the character learns to be adaptable and supportive.
Real-World Application: This lesson helps children learn to adapt to changes in their own environments, be it at home or school, enhancing their ability to cope with new situations.