Ogres Don't Hunt Easter Eggs (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition)
#5 in The Adventures of the Bailey School Kids Holiday Specials Series
What’s inside...
The Bailey School kids devise a plan to find out if Mr. Bigg--the man who is fixing up the park for the town Easter egg hunt--is really an ogre as Eddie claims. It's been raining ever since Mr. Bigg arrived in town, and although he is supposed to be fixing the park, he seems to be making it so no one will bother him there. The kids suspect he might be an ogre trying to make the park his home. They decide to investigate to see if they can uncover the truth and stop him in time for the Spring Festival. The book includes pages of super spring puzzles and activities.
Character compass
Eddie
Melody
Liza
Howie
Discussion points
Why do you think the ogres wanted to hunt Easter eggs?
How do the characters in the story show teamwork?
What would you do if you met an ogre who wanted to hunt Easter eggs?
How do you think the other creatures felt about the ogres joining in?
What is the most important lesson the ogres learned about Easter egg hunts?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to imagine themselves in the story and consider how they would interact with the characters. Ask them to describe the ogre's characteristics and discuss the importance of acceptance and teamwork presented in the story. Highlight the fun and exciting elements of traditional celebrations like Easter egg hunts and relate them to the ogres' experiences to make the discussion more relatable.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Inclusivity and acceptance
Explanation: The story shows how different characters, including ogres, come together to celebrate Easter, demonstrating that everyone can participate regardless of their differences.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to embrace and include peers from diverse backgrounds in their activities, fostering a culture of acceptance and unity.
Example Lesson: Problem-solving
Explanation: The characters in the book face the challenge of including ogres in the Easter egg hunt, leading them to come up with creative solutions.
Real-World Application: This can encourage children to think creatively and develop solutions when facing conflicts or challenges in school or with friends.
Example Lesson: Teamwork
Explanation: The story highlights how working together can make tasks and events more enjoyable and successful, as seen during the Easter egg hunt.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by participating in team activities and valuing each member's contribution, which can be especially valuable in group projects and sports.