Rainy Day Slug
What’s inside...
One rainy day, a slug goes for a walk in the wide, wide world, going scrass, scrass, scrass through the tall, green grass, scuddle, scuddle, scuddle in a deep rain puddle, and scrape, scrape, scrape down a long, pink drape. Children will love the repetition, rhyme, and nonsense words in this slug misadventure. And readers of all ages will laugh at these colorful, exuberant illustrations. Rainy Day Slug is a delightful slug's-eye view of our world.
Discussion points
How would you feel if you were the slug on a rainy day?
What do you think the slug likes most about the rain?
Can you think of a time when you felt similar to the slug?
What would you do if you met the slug from the book?
Why do you think the slug acts the way it does in the story?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use expressive reading to bring the story to life, altering your voice for different characters.
Ask your child to predict what might happen next in the story before turning the page.
Encourage your child to draw their favorite scene or character from the book.
Relate the slug's experiences to your child’s personal experiences with rain or nature.
Discuss the emotions depicted in the book and ask your child to share times they have felt the same way.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Empathy and Understanding
Explanation: In 'Rainy Day Slug', the story portrays the slug experiencing various challenges due to the rainy weather, helping children understand and empathize with others' difficulties.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to recognize when someone else is struggling or uncomfortable in their environment and offer help or kind words.
Example Lesson: Adaptability
Explanation: The slug demonstrates adaptability by finding ways to navigate through the wet world, showing children that it is possible to adjust to new or difficult situations.
Real-World Application: This lesson teaches children to be flexible and find solutions when faced with changes or challenges, such as moving to a new school or dealing with a rainy day.
Example Lesson: Observation Skills
Explanation: Throughout the book, the slug notices small changes in the environment and other creatures' behaviors due to the rain, enhancing children's attention to detail.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this skill by becoming more aware of their surroundings and noticing how different weather conditions affect both people and animals.
Example Lesson: Perseverance
Explanation: Despite the struggles, the slug continues to move forward, illustrating the importance of perseverance in overcoming obstacles.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to keep trying and not give up easily, whether it’s completing a difficult task or learning a new skill.
Example Lesson: Joy in Simple Things
Explanation: The slug eventually finds joy in the rain, teaching children to find happiness in simple pleasures and situations.
Real-World Application: Kids can learn to appreciate and find contentment in everyday moments, such as playing in the rain or spending time with family.