The Brave Little Grork
What’s inside...
The greep and the grork are the best of friends, despite their differences. The greep is brave and fearless, while the grork is shy and easily frightened. When they go on an outing together, they face challenges that test their friendship. Through the experience, the grork learns to confront his fears with the support of his friend. A heartfelt story about overcoming childhood worries and the value of friendship, penned by Kathryn Cave, winner of the UNESCO Award, and illustrated by Nick Maland.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
3-5
Length
32 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What was your favorite part of The Brave Little Grork's adventure and why?
How do you think the Grork felt when facing challenges? Have you ever felt the same way?
What does being brave mean to you? Can you share a time when you had to be brave?
How did the friends in the story help the Grork? Why is it important to help others?
What would you do if you were in the Grork’s place during his adventure?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their thoughts about bravery by relating it to their own experiences.
Discuss the role of friendship and support in overcoming obstacles, linking it to the child’s personal interactions.
Ask open-ended questions to give your child the freedom to explore and articulate their feelings about the story.
Create a warm and inviting reading environment that makes discussing the book's themes enjoyable and engaging.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Courage in adversity
Explanation: The Brave Little Grork faces various challenges and despite feeling frightened, he confronts them bravely.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to face their own fears and understand that it's okay to feel scared but still take action.
Example Lesson: The value of friendship
Explanation: Throughout his journey, the Grork encounters friends who support and help him, depicting how valuable friendships can be during tough times.
Real-World Application: Kids are encouraged to foster friendships and help each other through difficulties, emulating the supportive relationships seen in the book.
Example Lesson: Perseverance through obstacles
Explanation: The Grork keeps moving forward despite the challenges he meets, demonstrating perseverance.
Real-World Application: This teaches children the importance of persistence even when faced with difficulties, promoting a 'never give up' attitude in their daily activities.
Example Lesson: Empathy and kindness
Explanation: The Brave Little Grork shows kindness to other characters in the story, even when he himself is in trouble.
Real-World Application: Children learn the importance of being kind and empathetic towards others, which can improve their social interactions and foster a more compassionate community.
Example Lesson: Problem-solving
Explanation: As challenges arise, the Grork strategizes and finds solutions, showcasing effective problem-solving skills.
Real-World Application: This can help children learn to approach their own problems with a strategic mindset, enhancing their analytical skills and boosting their confidence in facing challenges.