Pig's Eggs (Family Storytime)
#1 in Golden Books Family Storytime Series
What’s inside...
Pig paints some eggs for Easter when they're temporarily abandoned by his friend, Hen, and they hatch into multicolored chicks. By the illustrator of Nate the Great and the Monster Mess.
Discussion points
What do you think Pig learned about friendship and kindness by the end of the story?
How did the other animals react to Pig's discovery of eggs? What does that tell us about compassion?
What are some ways Pig showed creativity and imagination throughout the book?
Why is it important to help others, just like the animals helped Pig?
How do you think the story would change if Pig never found the eggs?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their ideas and feelings about the story. Use open-ended questions to delve deeper into the themes of friendship, creativity, and compassion. Relate the story's scenarios to real-life experiences to make the discussion more tangible. Praise your child’s responses to reinforce positive thinking and active participation.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Creativity and Imagination
Explanation: In 'Pig's Eggs', the pig imagines that he can lay eggs, leading to a series of playful and creative scenarios. This stretches the boundaries of reality, encouraging young readers to think outside the box.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by engaging in imaginative play and creative problem solving, developing unique solutions and ideas in their daily activities.
Example Lesson: Understanding and Empathy
Explanation: When other farm animals laugh at the pig's idea of laying eggs, the story teaches about feelings and understanding. It shows how the pig feels and how important it is to be kind to others, even when they have different ideas.
Real-World Application: This can help children understand the importance of empathy and kindness in their interactions with friends and family, respecting others' feelings and views.
Example Lesson: Persistence and Resilience
Explanation: Despite skepticism from others, the pig in the story persists with his belief that he can lay eggs, demonstrating resilience in the face of doubt and ridicule.
Real-World Application: Children learn the value of persistence and resilience, understanding that it's important to keep trying and believe in themselves, even when others might doubt them.
Example Lesson: Critical Thinking
Explanation: The story enables children to evaluate the pig’s unusual idea critically, fostering an environment where questioning and curiosity are encouraged.
Real-World Application: This lesson can be applied in educational settings or at home where children are encouraged to ask questions and think critically about different situations.