Show me the Honey (Dr. Seuss/Cat in the Hat) (Step into Reading)
Cat in the Hat's Learning Library Series
What’s inside...
Where does honey come from? The Cat in the Hat knows that! It comes from bees, and what better way to learn about honey making than to visit inside a hive and see firsthand how it's done? In this rhymed easy reader based on an episode from the hit PBS Kids TV show The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That!, the Cat, Sally, Nick, and Things One and Two shrink to bee size and learn how bees communicate via dance, collect nectar and spit it into combs, turn it into honey, and seal the combs with wax. This is a sweet, funny Step into Reading book that kids will gobble up without realizing they are ingesting an important natural-history lesson!
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
3-8
Length
48 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
Why do you think the Cat in the Hat decided to learn about honey? How would you feel if you were exploring where honey comes from?
What was the most surprising thing you learned about bees from this book? Why did that surprise you?
How do the bees in the story work together to make honey, and why is teamwork important?
If you could ask the Cat in the Hat one question about his adventure, what would it be?
How do you think we can help take care of bees in our environment?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to imagine themselves in the story, asking how they would interact with the Cat in the Hat and the bees.
Discuss the importance of bees in nature and our everyday lives, relating it to the pollination of plants and food production.
Use expressive reading to make the characters and the adventure come alive, enhancing your child's engagement and learning.
After reading, consider watching a short video or finding a local beekeeper to visit to extend the learning experience with real-world applications.
Connect the themes of the book to your child’s daily experiences, like seeing bees in the garden, to make the content relatable and memorable.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Curiosity and exploration
Explanation: The story follows the Cat in the Hat as he teaches about bees and honey, fostering a curiosity about nature and how things work.
Real-World Application: Encourages children to ask questions and explore the world around them, enhancing their understanding and appreciation of nature.
Example Lesson: Importance of bees in our ecosystem
Explanation: Through engaging narrative and fun rhymes, the book educates children on the critical role bees play in pollination and the environment.
Real-World Application: Promotes environmental awareness and can inspire children to participate in conservation efforts like planting bee-friendly gardens.
Example Lesson: Value of patience
Explanation: As the Cat in the Hat explains the process of how bees make honey, children learn the virtue of patience through the time-consuming task faced by bees.
Real-World Application: Teaches children the importance of waiting patiently for rewarding outcomes, which is a valuable skill in learning and everyday tasks.
Example Lesson: Learning through reading
Explanation: The book itself serves as an example of acquiring knowledge through reading, effectively communicated through the engaging and educational storyline.
Real-World Application: Motivates children to read more books to gain new information, fostering a lifelong love for reading and continuous learning.
Example Lesson: Teamwork and cooperation
Explanation: Illustrates how bees work together to make honey, emphasizing the benefits of teamwork.
Real-World Application: Encourages children to work cooperatively in group settings such as school projects or team sports, highlighting how teamwork leads to success.