River Rose and the Magical Lullaby
River Rose Series
What’s inside...
The original Idol, Grammy Award-winning singing sensation Kelly Clarkson, makes her picture book debut with an enchanting story inspired by her own daughter, River Rose. The book includes an original lullaby written and performed by Kelly herself. It's a big day for River Rose as she's going to the zoo, but her excitement keeps her awake the night before. A magical lullaby from her mom sends River Rose on a dream adventure where she hopscotches with hippos, slides with penguins, and dances with bears. This rhyming tale from America’s beloved performer, Kelly Clarkson, comes with an original lullaby that parents and kids will love.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
1-6
Length
32 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
How do you think River Rose felt when she embarked on her magical journey? Can you describe a time you felt the same way?
What are some ways River Rose showed kindness and bravery throughout the story?
If you could have a magical lullaby like River Rose, what adventure would you hope it takes you on?
River Rose made many friends along the way. Why do you think friendships are important in adventures?
What is one thing you learned from River Rose’s journey that you would like to apply in your life?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their emotions by correlating their personal experiences with those of River Rose, enhancing their empathy and understanding.
Discuss the traits of kindness and bravery showcased by River Rose, asking your child to give examples of how they, too, could exhibit these traits in daily life.
Stimulate your child’s imagination by asking them to envision their own magical journey, guided by a lullaby, encouraging creative thinking.
Highlight the importance of friendships as seen in the book, and relate it to your child's life, discussing how friends can be supportive in various situations.
After reading, ask your child what they learned from the story and how they could use that lesson in real life, promoting practical application of literary themes.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: The importance of adventure and exploration
Explanation: River Rose's excitement about going to the zoo the next day leads her into a dream-filled sleep where she explores and has adventures. This demonstrates the joy and learning that comes from exploring new places.
Real-World Application: Children can be encouraged to explore their own environments, whether that’s a park, a new city, or even their backyard, fostering curiosity and learning.
Example Lesson: Value of imagination
Explanation: In her dream, River Rose experiences magical adventures that stem from her imagination. The story emphasizes how imagination enriches experiences and problem-solving.
Real-World Application: Kids can use imaginative play to better understand the world around them and develop solutions to challenges they face in their play or real life.
Example Lesson: The significance of dreams and aspirations
Explanation: The narrative focuses on River Rose’s dream about the zoo and her anticipation of it, teaching children the importance of having dreams and looking forward to achieving them.
Real-World Application: Children can be encouraged to dream big and set goals, understanding that excitement and joy come from pursuing these dreams, whether they are small or big.
Example Lesson: Coping with excitement and patience
Explanation: River Rose struggles to fall asleep due to her excitement, but she uses a magical lullaby to help her. This illustrates managing feelings of impatience and excitement effectively.
Real-World Application: Help children learn techniques like deep breathing or thinking calming thoughts at bedtime or other moments of high anticipation to manage emotions.