The Naughty Kitten
#1 of 6 in Royal Rescues Series
What’s inside...
Ruby Palace is no place for pets! But Princess Bea won't let royal rules stop her from helping animals in need. When Bea rescues a lost kitten, she promises to keep it safe until she can find its owner. But the adventurous kitten keeps getting into trouble! And when it goes exploring in the dark of night, Bea will need to be very brave. From Paula Harrison, author of the Rescue Princesses and Kitty and the Moonlight Rescue series. With a shiny foil cover and beautifully illustrated throughout by Olivia Chin Mueller, this is the perfect book for animal-mad young readers aged seven and up. Related activity sheets are available on the Nosy Crow website. Check out Princess Bea's other adventures: The Lost Puppy, The Lonely Pony, The Snowy Reindeer and more!
Discussion points
Why do you think the kitten behaved naughtily? What could it be feeling?
How did the characters in the story react to the kitten's behavior?
What do you think is a good way to handle someone who is being naughty?
If you were in the story, how would you help the kitten?
What did you learn from the story about making mistakes and saying sorry?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use a tone of curiosity and openness to encourage your child to express their thoughts and feelings about the story.
Relate the story's situations to real-life incidents where possible to make the discussion more relatable and meaningful.
Acknowledge all responses from your child to make them feel heard and valued during the conversation.
Ask follow-up questions based on your child's responses to delve deeper into their understanding and perspective of the story.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Understanding consequences
Explanation: The story illustrates how the kitten's naughty actions have direct consequences, teaching children about responsibility.
Real-World Application: Children learn that their actions affect others and that they should think before acting.
Example Lesson: Empathy and compassion
Explanation: Through the kitten’s experiences and interactions, children see the importance of understanding and caring for others’ feelings.
Real-World Application: This helps children develop the ability to empathize with peers and animals, fostering kindness and consideration.
Example Lesson: Problem-solving skills
Explanation: The kitten encounters various challenges and learns to navigate them successfully, which highlights the value of creative thinking and perseverance.
Real-World Application: Children can apply these problem-solving skills in daily life situations, enhancing their ability to cope with challenges.
Example Lesson: Importance of rules
Explanation: The book shows that rules are in place for a reason and following them can prevent trouble and maintain harmony.
Real-World Application: This teaches children to respect and adhere to rules at home, in school, and in public places.
Example Lesson: Learning from mistakes
Explanation: As the kitten makes mistakes, it learns and grows from them, which is a critical life skill.
Real-World Application: Children learn that making mistakes is a part of learning and that they can improve by reflecting on their actions.