Pooh Builds a House
#1 of 14 in Winnie-the-Pooh Series
What’s inside...
In 'The House at Pooh Corner', Winnie-the-Pooh and Piglet decide to build a house for Eeyore with some sticks they find in the wood, only to discover that Eeyore's house has disappeared. This beautiful gift edition features Ernest H. Shepard's classic illustrations, hand-colored to enhance the charm of the beloved characters from the Hundred Acre Wood. It is an exquisite volume, perfect as a gift for any occasion.
Character compass
Winnie The Pooh
Eeyore
Piglet
Discussion points
What do you think made Pooh decide to build a house? How would you start building one?
How did Pooh and his friends work together? Can you think of a time when you collaborated with your friends?
What challenges did Pooh face while building the house and how did he overcome them?
What would you add to Pooh's house if you were helping him build it?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to imagine and describe their own version of a house they’d like to build, fostering creativity and personal expression.
Discuss the importance of teamwork and ask your child to recall a personal experience where they needed help from others to accomplish a goal.
While reading, pause to ask your child how they think a character is feeling during challenges, enhancing empathy and problem-solving skills.
Compare Pooh’s methods in the story to real-world building techniques, linking the narrative to tangible knowledge.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Teamwork and collaboration
Explanation: In 'Pooh Builds a House,' Pooh and his friends come together to build a new house for Eeyore. Each character contributes in their own unique way, demonstrating the power of working together to achieve a common goal.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by participating in group activities at school or during playtime, learning that cooperation can lead to successful outcomes.
Example Lesson: Problem-solving
Explanation: Throughout the book, Pooh and his friends encounter various challenges in building the house. They use creative thinking and problem-solving skills to overcome obstacles, showing resilience and ingenuity.
Real-World Application: This can teach children to approach problems in their own lives with a positive attitude, looking for solutions rather than feeling defeated.
Example Lesson: Importance of planning
Explanation: The characters in the book realize the importance of planning when their initial attempts to build the house are unsuccessful. They learn to strategize and plan better for their next attempts.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to apply planning in their daily tasks, such as organizing their homework or planning a project, thereby improving their ability to achieve goals efficiently.
Example Lesson: Celebrating achievements
Explanation: Once the house is successfully built, all the characters celebrate their achievement. This shows the importance of recognizing and celebrating one's accomplishments, no matter how small.
Real-World Application: This can encourage children to appreciate their own achievements and those of others, fostering a positive self-image and motivation to achieve further.