Silly Milly
Scholastic Reader, Level 1 Series
What’s inside...
The book follows the adventures of Silly Milly, a playful and amusing character who loves word games and puns. The story encourages early readers to decipher wordplay and engage in language fun. Can you guess why Miss Milly is so silly? A laugh-out-loud, delightful story for beginner readers in the bestselling Scholastic Reader Level 1 format! A Level 1 easy reader with a great title, great game, and great illustrator! This delightful, rhyming easy reader is one big riddle. Miss Milly likes green but not red, butter but not bread, seeds but not flowers, and umbrellas but not showers. Readers are invited to guess why Miss Milly likes what she does. The answer? She likes double letters! Whacky illustrations by Nadine Bernard Westcott will make this an easy-to-read favorite!
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
4-6
Length
32 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think makes Milly silly?
How do you feel when you act silly like Milly?
What are some ways you could make someone smile like Milly does?
Can you think of a time you did something unexpected like Milly?
What would you do if you met someone as silly as Milly?
Tip: Role play these questions
Show excitement and curiosity about Milly's silliness to motivate your child to express their thoughts.
Encourage your child to relate the book to their experiences by sharing a personal story of a silly moment you had.
Ask your child to draw a scene from the book they found funny, then discuss why it made them laugh.
Use expressive voices for different characters to make the reading experience more interactive and enjoyable.
After reading, engage in a silly activity inspired by the book to reinforce the theme and create a fun learning environment.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: The importance of kindness
Explanation: Silly Milly goes out of her way to help her friends in their time of need, demonstrating the impact of selfless acts.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to offer help to their peers or family members, fostering an environment of support and care.
Example Lesson: Value of creativity
Explanation: Throughout the book, Silly Milly solves problems using unconventional methods that encourage thinking outside the box.
Real-World Application: Encourages children to use their imagination to solve problems and view challenges from different perspectives.
Example Lesson: Embracing differences
Explanation: Silly Milly interacts with various characters who are different from her, teaching respect and acceptance for everyone regardless of differences.
Real-World Application: This lesson helps children understand and appreciate diversity among their friends and in their communities.
Example Lesson: Perseverance pays off
Explanation: Silly Milly encounters numerous challenges but doesn’t give up, showing the rewards of persistence.
Real-World Application: Children learn the importance of persisting through difficulties to achieve their goals, building resilience.