Shopping
What’s inside...
This colourful board book introduces young children to themed selections of words in a child-friendly format. With bold colourful images on every page, it is simple and fun to use, especially for toddlers. What could be more familiar to a toddler than a grocery shopping trip with Mom or Dad? Shopping is sure to be a hit with parents seeking a look-and-tell book to share on this subject.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
3-5
Length
12 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What items would you pick if we went shopping together, and why?
How do you think the characters felt when they found what they needed?
What are some important things to remember when we go to the store?
Can you think of a time when you helped with shopping? What did you learn from that experience?
What do you think makes shopping fun, and what could make it challenging?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to think critically by asking them to list items they would buy for different occasions or needs.
Discuss the feelings of the characters after making purchases, linking it to emotions felt during real shopping trips.
Help children understand the value of money and budgeting by discussing why characters might choose one item over another.
Relate the story to personal family experiences of shopping to make the story more relatable and engaging.
After reading, plan a small shopping trip where your child can pick a few items, applying lessons from the book.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Understanding Money Management
Explanation: The story illustrates the use of money in transactions, showing how items are priced and how money is exchanged for goods.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this by recognizing the value of money and understanding basic financial transactions during shopping trips with their parents.
Example Lesson: Decision Making
Explanation: As characters in the book choose items to buy, children learn about decision-making and prioritizing needs or wants in a store setting.
Real-World Application: Kids can use this lesson when choosing between different toys or snacks, understanding that sometimes they can't have everything they want.
Example Lesson: Importance of Planning
Explanation: The book shows characters making a list before going shopping, highlighting the importance of planning and organization.
Real-World Application: Children can practice making shopping lists with their parents, which helps prepare them for organized and thoughtful purchasing.
Example Lesson: Social Interactions
Explanation: Characters in the story interact with shopkeepers and other shoppers, teaching polite communication and social behaviors in public places.
Real-World Application: This can help children in real life to interact courteously and effectively with others in different social scenarios.
Example Lesson: Learning Responsibility
Explanation: Through the act of carrying and taking care of their own shopping bags, children in the story learn about responsibility.
Real-World Application: Kids can be encouraged to take care of and be responsible for their own belongings, such as school bags or toys.