The Naughtiest Piglet
#1 in Piglet Series
What’s inside...
Mother Pig rushes around in search of her naughtiest piglet, who's always one trotter ahead of her and everyone else! But on his mad dash around the farm, Naughty manages to upset more than a few of the animals. And Mother Pig must find Naughty before he gets himself in real trouble!
Discussion points
What do you think made the piglet act so naughty?
How do you think the other animals felt when the piglet was being naughty?
What is one thing the piglet could have done differently?
Why is it important to consider others' feelings?
Can you think of a time when you solved a problem with your friends, just like in the book?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use expressive reading to mimic the emotions of different characters, helping your child identify and understand their feelings.
Ask your child to guess what might happen next in the story to keep them engaged and thinking critically about the plot.
After reading, encourage your child to draw their favorite scene or character. Discuss why they chose that particular part of the book.
Connect the story to real-life situations your child might encounter, discussing how they could apply the lessons learned from the piglet's experiences.
Praise your child's responses and insights during the discussion to build their confidence in expressing their thoughts and ideas.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: The importance of good behavior
Explanation: The story follows the antics of the naughtiest piglet whose misbehavior often leads to chaos and inconvenience for others. Through various scenarios, the consequences of his actions are highlighted.
Real-World Application: Children can relate this to how their actions affect those around them and understand the benefits of behaving well in social settings like school or family gatherings.
Example Lesson: Learning from mistakes
Explanation: After each mischief, the piglet experiences the repercussions of his naughtiness, and through these experiences, he learns about making better choices.
Real-World Application: This teaches children that it’s okay to make mistakes as long as they learn from them and strive to improve. It encourages a growth mindset.
Example Lesson: Empathy and understanding
Explanation: As the piglet sees the impact of his misbehavior on his friends and family, he begins to understand their feelings and perspectives.
Real-World Application: Children learn the value of considering other people's feelings and viewpoints, fostering empathy and enhancing interpersonal relationships.
Example Lesson: Consequences of actions
Explanation: Each episode of naughtiness is followed by a consequence that the piglet must face, showing a cause and effect relationship.
Real-World Application: This mirrors real life where actions have consequences, teaching children to think before they act.