Someday, Maybe
What’s inside...
Someday, Maybe is an inventive and inspiring picture book that imagines the exciting jobs, discoveries, and innovations that children dream of for their futures. With self-driving cars and commercial launches to space, the future has arrived! And so have the jobs of the future, from intergalactic rock bands with riffing robots to doctors with X-ray glasses. Children have always dreamed of what they will grow up to become, and with Someday, Maybe the possibilities are a whole lot more out of this world. Join a group of intrepid young innovators while they dream about where the future will take them in this imaginative picture book.
Discussion points
What do you think the main character dreams of achieving someday?
How do the challenges faced by the characters change their views or goals?
What would you do if you were in the main character's situation?
How does the story make you feel about working towards your dreams?
What did you learn from the setbacks the characters experienced?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to connect the story to their own dreams and aspirations. Ask them how they might overcome obstacles to achieve their goals.
Discuss the emotions portrayed in the book. This can help children understand and express their own feelings about challenges and successes.
Use examples from the book to teach resilience and perseverance. Highlight how the characters keep pushing forward despite difficulties.
Celebrate your child's responses to show that their thoughts and opinions are valued, which can boost their confidence and interest in reading.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Importance of patience
Explanation: The story highlights characters who learn to wait for important things rather than expecting immediate results.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by understanding that some rewards or outcomes take time, such as waiting for a birthday or growing a plant from a seed.
Example Lesson: Value of perseverance
Explanation: Characters in the book face challenges but continue to strive towards their goals, showing determination.
Real-World Application: This teaches children to keep trying in their endeavors, be it learning a new skill or solving a problem, despite difficulties.
Example Lesson: Empathy and understanding
Explanation: Through interactions between characters, the book portrays how understanding different perspectives leads to stronger relationships.
Real-World Application: Children learn to consider how others feel, helping them build more meaningful and respectful connections with peers and adults.
Example Lesson: Importance of making decisions
Explanation: The story depicts characters making choices and dealing with the consequences, emphasizing decision-making skills.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to think about their choices, from simple daily decisions to more significant ones as they grow.