Spooky Pookie (Little Pookie)
Little Pookie Series
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What’s inside...
It’s Halloween! What will little Pookie decide to be this year? Pookie tries on costumes one by one, but somehow can't find just the right thing. The resolution to Pookie's dilemma will delight toddlers and their caregivers alike. Pookie gets dressed up for Halloween in this silly board book from bestselling author Sandra Boynton. What will little Pookie decide to be for Halloween this year? Pookie tries on costumes one by one, but somehow can’t find the right thing. The resolution to Pookie’s dilemma will delight toddlers and their caregivers alike. Told with Sandra Boynton’s charm and pizzazz, Spooky Pookie is a Halloween classic. Boo! Tonight when it’s dark we will walk down our street. We will visit our friends. You can say, 'Trick or Treat!'
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
1-3
Length
18 pages
Text complexity
Character compass
Little Pookie
Mother Pig
Discussion points
What do you think Pookie feels when trying on different costumes? How do you feel when you wear a costume?
Why do you think choosing the right costume was important for Pookie?
What were some of your favorite costumes that Pookie tried on and why?
How do you think Pookie's mom helped him feel better about his choice?
If you could create a costume for Pookie, what would it be and why?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their emotions by relating to Pookie’s experience trying on different costumes.
Discuss the importance of decision-making and how it’s okay to take time to make a choice, just like Pookie did with his costumes.
Ask your child to describe their favorite costume from the book and what makes it special, fostering creative thinking.
Highlight the supportive role of Pookie’s mom, prompting a discussion about how family can help when making decisions.
Encourage your child to imagine and describe other costumes for Pookie, enhancing their creativity and engagement with the story.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Creativity and self-expression
Explanation: In 'Spooky Pookie,' Pookie and his mother explore various Halloween costume ideas, which showcases the fun and joy in expressing oneself through different outfits.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to express themselves and their feelings by choosing their own clothes or costumes for school events or playtime.
Example Lesson: Decision-making
Explanation: Pookie has to decide which costume to wear for Halloween, which helps teach the importance of making decisions and sometimes, the difficulty in making a choice.
Real-World Application: This can help children in real life as they make choices about what to eat, which games to play, or how to spend their time, weighing their options and making decisions.
Example Lesson: Parental support
Explanation: Throughout the book, Pookie's mother is supportive and patient as Pookie goes through various costume options, depicting a nurturing parental role in a child's exploration phases.
Real-World Application: Children learn the value of seeking advice and support from parents or guardians in their daily activities and choices, reinforcing the bond and trust within the family.
Example Lesson: The joy of preparation
Explanation: The story emphasizes the exciting process of preparing for a special day, highlighting that sometimes the preparation can be as joyful as the event itself.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this to preparing for their own activities, such as packing for a school trip or setting up for a project, enjoying each step of the process.
Example Lesson: Handling disappointment
Explanation: When Pookie tries on several costumes and none seems right, it shows children that it's okay for things not to go as planned and that persistence can lead to eventual satisfaction.
Real-World Application: This lesson assists children in understanding that not every effort yields immediate success and that resilience is important in achieving satisfaction.