The Bossier Baby
Boss Baby Series
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What’s inside...
Two-time Caldecott Honor recipient Marla Frazee's Boss Baby is back, but now there's a new challenge: a baby sister who is the new CEO. The staff at the company has stopped following Boss Baby's orders and is instead attending to the loud and demanding new CEO. Boss Baby must learn to adapt to the new corporate structure and work with his sister.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
4-8
Length
40 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
How do you think the boss baby felt when the new baby arrived?
What are some ways the boss baby tried to prove she was still important?
Why do you think the new baby was called 'The Bossier Baby'?
Can you think of a time when you had to share attention with someone else? How did you feel?
What would you do if you were the boss baby to make friends with the new baby?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use expressions and voice modulation to match the emotions in the story, making the reading experience more immersive for your child.
Ask your child to guess what might happen next in the story, encouraging them to think critically and creatively.
After reading, relate the story to your child’s own experiences of sharing, leadership or new siblings to personalize the themes.
Encourage your child to draw a picture of their favorite scene, which can lead to a deeper discussion about the characters' feelings and actions.
Praise your child’s responses to build their confidence in expressing their thoughts and opinions about the story.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Adapting to Change
Explanation: The story showcases how the Boss Baby has to adapt when a new baby sister arrives, changing the dynamics at home.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to embrace changes in their own life, such as a new sibling or starting a new school, with confidence and resilience.
Example Lesson: Dealing with Jealousy
Explanation: The Boss Baby experiences jealousy with the arrival of his new sister who commands the attention of everyone at home, illustrating a natural emotional reaction.
Real-World Application: This lesson can help children understand that feeling jealous is normal, and teach them ways to express and manage their emotions healthily.
Example Lesson: Importance of Sharing
Explanation: As the story progresses, the Boss Baby learns to share his parents’ attention and other resources with his sister.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by learning to share with their siblings and peers, fostering better relationships and community building.
Example Lesson: Accepting and Loving Differences
Explanation: Throughout the book, the Boss Baby learns to appreciate his baby sister’s different personality and traits.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to accept and cherish the unique qualities of those around them, promoting inclusivity and empathy.
Example Lesson: Leadership and Responsibility
Explanation: The Boss Baby takes initiative to find his new role in the family, showcasing leadership and adapting responsibilities.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to take initiative in their roles within their family and community, understanding the importance of contributing positively.