The Lurking Turnips: (BookLife Readers)
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What’s inside...
In 'The Lurking Turnips,' authored by Emilie Dufresne, young readers are taken on a delightful adventure where vegetables come to life. This whimsical tale cleverly teaches children about the importance of eating healthy, as well as lessons in friendship and courage, through a fun and engaging narrative. As turnips begin to appear everywhere in young Asher's life, he must uncover whether it's magic or merely a prank, providing both captivation and education for young readers.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
5-7
Length
32 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think the Turnips were feeling when they were hiding? Can you relate to their emotions?
Why do you think the Turnips decided to lurk around? What would you have done if you were a Turnip?
How do you think the story would change if the Turnips weren't lurking? What different actions could they take?
What is the most important lesson the Turnips learned? How can we apply this lesson in our daily lives?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their thoughts and feelings about the Turnips' actions and decisions, fostering emotional intelligence.
Discuss the consequences of the Turnips' lurking behavior to teach about cause and effect in a light-hearted way.
Use the story to talk about problem-solving and making positive choices, asking your child what they might have done differently.
Tie the Turnip's experiences back to your child’s own life, asking them to think of similar situations where they learned a valuable lesson.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Bravery in the face of the unknown
Explanation: The characters in 'The Lurking Turnips' confront mysterious happenings in their garden, demonstrating courage as they investigate.
Real-World Application: Children learn to face unfamiliar situations with bravery rather than fear, which can help them tackle new challenges at school or in social settings.
Example Lesson: Teamwork and collaboration
Explanation: Throughout the story, the characters must work together to solve the mystery of the lurking turnips, showcasing the power of teamwork.
Real-World Application: This lesson teaches children the importance of cooperating with others to achieve common goals, useful in group projects and family responsibilities.
Example Lesson: Importance of curiosity and asking questions
Explanation: The characters' quest to understand the peculiar events is driven by their curiosity and continuous questioning.
Real-World Application: Encourages children to be inquisitive and to seek knowledge actively, enhancing their learning and critical thinking skills.
Example Lesson: Resolving conflicts
Explanation: As tensions rise among the characters due to the strange events, they learn to resolve their disagreements and work harmoniously.
Real-World Application: Helps children understand the value of peaceful conflict resolution and promotes emotional intelligence in their interactions with peers.