The Coffee Monster
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What’s inside...
The day starts as if it were going to be like any other ordinary day, until the students of Room 121 discover that they will be visited by an unwelcomed creature. Will their day be a disaster or will they be able to escape from The Coffee Monster? This book offers a fun, adventurous, and imaginative insight into the mind's of children. Imaginations run wild as the students of Room 121 wonder and guess how their day will unfold with their encounter with the Coffee Monster. A great read aloud story for teachers, families, coffee lovers, and a great book to spark the predictive mind of young readers. Suitable for young ages through early middle school. This book will keep you guessing what will happen next all the way to the very last page!
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
6-10
Length
24 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think the Coffee Monster enjoys most about his adventures?
Can you describe how the Coffee Monster feels when he meets new friends?
What would you do if you met the Coffee Monster?
Why do you think sharing is important, as shown in the story?
How would you help the Coffee Monster solve a problem if you were in the book?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their feelings about the story and relate them to their own experiences.
Ask your child to imagine alternative endings or adventures for the Coffee Monster, enhancing their creative thinking.
Discuss the importance of friendship and sharing, as depicted in the book, and connect it to real-life situations your child might encounter.
Use a calm and curious tone to make your child feel comfortable discussing their thoughts and ideas about the story.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: In 'The Coffee Monster,' the young protagonist learns to take care of a unique pet that requires special attention and care, showing the rewarding aspects of responsibility.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this by taking on suitable chores at home or caring for a family pet, learning the value of dependability and diligence.
Example Lesson: Creativity
Explanation: The story encourages solving unexpected problems through creative thinking, as the protagonist figures out how to manage the coffee monster's unusual needs.
Real-World Application: Kids can use creativity to solve problems at school or in play, finding unique solutions and expressing themselves uniquely.
Example Lesson: Empathy
Explanation: Throughout the book, the child learns to understand and cater to the feelings and needs of the coffee monster, despite its differences.
Real-World Application: Children learn to recognize and respect the feelings of others, whether they are dealing with peers or family members.
Example Lesson: Consequence of Actions
Explanation: The tale highlights how the protagonist's decisions impact the coffee monster and the environment around them, teaching that actions always have consequences.
Real-World Application: This lesson helps children understand that their choices affect others and encourages them to think before acting.
Example Lesson: Adaptability
Explanation: The protagonist adjusts to life with the coffee monster, illustrating the importance of being flexible and adapting to new situations.
Real-World Application: Children are encouraged to remain open to change, whether it's moving to a new place, changing schools, or adjusting to any of life’s shifts.