Munch, Munch!
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A companion title to 'Hop, skip, jump!', this book explores the different eating habits of animals, including those that munch on lettuce, catch flies, or nibble on leaves. Readers can lift the flaps in the book to discover more about each animal's diet.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
3-7
Length
16 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What are some of your favorite foods to munch on and why?
How do you think the different animals felt when they were munching?
What different sounds do foods make when you munch on them?
If you could share a meal with any of the animals in the book, which one would you choose and what would you eat together?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their preferences by discussing their favorite foods from the book and comparing them to their own favorites.
Facilitate empathy by discussing how each animal might feel while eating, and relate those feelings to your child’s experiences during meals.
Explore sensory perceptions by focusing on the descriptive sounds of munching in the book, and mimic them together with different real-life foods.
Strengthen bonding by imagining a shared meal scenario with an animal from the book, discussing what would be on the menu and why.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: The importance of sharing
Explanation: In 'Munch, Munch!' the main character learns the joy of sharing snacks with friends, transforming a potential conflict into a delightful picnic.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by learning to share their toys or snacks with peers, which can lead to better social interactions and friendships at school or in the playground.
Example Lesson: Trying new foods
Explanation: The story encourages children to explore new foods, as the characters delight in tasting different snacks they've never tried before.
Real-World Application: This can help children be more open to trying new foods at home or in school, fostering a balanced diet and an adventurous spirit towards eating.
Example Lesson: Turn-taking
Explanation: Each character in the book waits for their turn to munch on the snacks, teaching the importance of patience and fairness.
Real-World Application: Kids can use this concept during playtime, learning activities, or while speaking in a group, reinforcing respectful and harmonious interactions.