Smurfs: Mind the Cat
The Smurfs Series
What’s inside...
Based on the all-new animated series on Nickelodeon, the Smurfs go on a new adventure in this I Can Read Comic. Featuring a bold new comic style and easy-to-read text , this Level One I Can Read Comic is perfect for Smurfs fans!
Brainy has a great idea. He'll borrow Papa Smurf's hypnosis glasses and command Gargamel to be nice, not evil. But when Azrael gets in the way, Gargamel is suddenly taking orders from his cat! The Smurfs must work together to restore order.
Mind the Cat is a Level One I Can Read Comic, which means it will introduce children into the world of graphic novel storytelling and encourage visual literacy in emerging readers.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
4-8
Length
32 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think the Smurfs felt when they first saw the cat? Can you relate to feeling surprised or scared like they did?
How did the Smurfs work together to solve their problem with the cat? What can we learn from their teamwork?
What do you think is the main message of this story? Why is it important to be kind and understanding to animals?
How would you have helped the cat if you were one of the Smurfs? Would you do anything differently?
Tip: Role play these questions
Start by asking your child to summarize the story. This helps gauge their understanding and retention of the book.
Encourage your child to express their feelings about the story’s events, enhancing emotional intelligence and empathy.
Relate the themes of the book to your child’s personal experiences, such as times they've worked with others to solve a problem or care for an animal.
Praise your child for insightful comments or creative ideas during the discussion to encourage active participation and confidence in expressing thoughts.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: In 'Smurfs: Mind the Cat', the Smurfs are tasked with caring for a lost cat. This demonstrates the importance of responsibility as they ensure the cat is safe and healthy.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by taking care of their own pets or helping with chores around the house, learning the value of responsibility and dependability.
Example Lesson: Teamwork
Explanation: Throughout the story, the Smurfs must work together to protect and care for the cat. This highlights how teamwork can solve problems and achieve common goals.
Real-World Application: Teamwork can be fostered in children by encouraging them to participate in group activities, sports, or collaborative projects at school, teaching them the importance of cooperation and mutual support.
Example Lesson: Empathy
Explanation: The empathy the Smurfs show towards the lost cat teaches the importance of understanding and sharing the feelings of others.
Real-World Application: Children can practice empathy by being attentive to the emotions of friends and family members, learning to respond with kindness and understanding.
Example Lesson: Problem-solving
Explanation: The Smurfs face various challenges in taking care of the cat, including finding its owner. This encourages problem-solving skills.
Real-World Application: Children learn to apply problem-solving skills by facing their own challenges, whether in academic tasks or in resolving conflicts with peers.