Nanette's Baguette
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What’s inside...
Nanette's Baguette follows our plucky heroine on her first big solo trip to the bakery. But will Nanette get the baguette from baker Juliette or will Nanette soon be beset with regret? Today is the day Nanette gets to get the baguette! Is she set? YOU BET! Mo Willems’ hilarious new picture book is full of fun and adventure.
Age
2-4
Length
40 pages
Text complexity
Character compass
Nanette
Nanette’S Mother
Discussion points
How do you think Nanette felt when she first got the baguette?
What do you think is the lesson that Nanette learns by the end of the story?
Why is it important to be responsible, like when Nanette was trusted to get the baguette?
How would you have handled the situation if you were Nanette?
Tip: Role play these questions
Start by asking your child how they feel after reading the book, this opens up a natural flow into discussing the book's themes.
Relate the scenarios in the book to your child’s everyday experiences, such as being trusted with small responsibilities.
Use expressive read-aloud techniques to emphasize the emotions in the story, making the discussion about feelings more relatable.
Encourage your child to imagine alternative endings or different choices the characters could have made, fostering creative thinking.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: Nanette is tasked with buying a baguette, which is her first big responsibility. Throughout the story, she learns the importance of handling tasks she is entrusted with.
Real-World Application: Children can relate this to small responsibilities they are given at home or in school, like tidying up their room or completing homework.
Example Lesson: Dealing with Temptation
Explanation: Nanette faces the temptation of eating the baguette before bringing it home. The story highlights the challenges and consequences of giving in to temptations.
Real-World Application: This can help children understand the need to resist immediate gratifications for fulfilling obligations, such as saving dessert for after dinner.
Example Lesson: Honesty
Explanation: After eating the baguette, Nanette confesses to her mother. This action teaches children the importance of admitting mistakes openly.
Real-World Application: Kids learn the value of being honest about their actions with family members and friends, fostering trust and integrity.
Example Lesson: Problem-Solving
Explanation: Nanette and her mom figure out a solution together after the baguette is gone. It shows problem-solving and teamwork.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to seek help and collaborate to solve problems, whether in academic tasks or personal challenges.
Example Lesson: Forgiveness
Explanation: Nanette’s mother forgives her after she confesses. This part of the story teaches children about forgiveness and redemption.
Real-World Application: Kids are encouraged to understand that making mistakes is part of learning, and they can always make amends and move forward.