Nora and the Little Blue Rabbit
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What’s inside...
Nora is the new girl in school and just wants to make friends. Then one day she spots something unusual out of the corner of her eye - a little blue bunny that only she can see. At last she has someone to play with and talk to. When she discovers that a boy in class can also see the rabbit, she makes a real life friend who also has a secret of his own. Nora's entire story ingeniously takes places on the walls in the photographs. Illustrated in a vibrant graffiti art style, this book comes with two stencils that allow kids and adults to recreate some of their favorite characters from the book.
Discussion points
Why do you think Nora decided to help the Little Blue Rabbit?
How did Nora feel when she first met the Little Blue Rabbit and how did her feelings change throughout the story?
What would you have done if you were in Nora's place when she found the Little Blue Rabbit?
Can you think of a time when you helped someone like Nora helped the Little Blue Rabbit? How did it make you feel?
What do you think is the most important lesson Nora learned from her adventure?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to think about the emotions of the characters by asking how they think Nora or the Little Blue Rabbit felt at different points in the story.
Use expressive read-aloud techniques, changing your tone of voice to match the emotions and actions in the story to make it more immersive.
After reading the book, ask your child to draw a picture of their favorite scene, then discuss why they chose it.
Connect the story to real-life experiences by discussing times when your child made new friends or helped someone in need, linking back to the themes in the book.
Praise your child’s responses to encourage deeper thinking and connection with the book’s themes, showing that their thoughts and feelings about the story are valued.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Empathy and Kindness
Explanation: In the story, Nora shows compassion and kindness to the Little Blue Rabbit when she finds him lost and alone. She helps him find his way back home, demonstrating the importance of helping others in need.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to recognize when someone else is feeling sad or needs help, and understand that their actions can positively impact others’ feelings and situations.
Example Lesson: Courage in facing the unknown
Explanation: Nora bravely ventures into unfamiliar territories to help the Little Blue Rabbit. This highlights the value of courage and stepping out of one's comfort zone to help someone.
Real-World Application: This can encourage children to face new or intimidating situations with bravery, knowing that their actions can lead to positive outcomes.
Example Lesson: The power of friendship
Explanation: As the story progresses, the bond between Nora and the Little Blue Rabbit strengthens, showing how friendships can grow from compassionate acts and shared experiences.
Real-World Application: Children can learn the importance of building and maintaining relationships through trust and mutual support, which are key to developing lasting friendships.
Example Lesson: Problem-solving skills
Explanation: Nora and the Little Blue Rabbit face various challenges on their journey. Together, they come up with solutions highlighting teamwork and creative thinking.
Real-World Application: This lesson can help children understand that they can overcome obstacles by thinking creatively and working with others, skills that are applicable in school and other social settings.