The Smurfs #14: The Baby Smurf: The Baby Smurf (14) (The Smurfs Graphic Novels)
#12 in Les Schtroumpfs / The Smurfs Series
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What’s inside...
On a quiet night in the Smurfs' village, a stork unexpectedly delivers a Baby Smurf to one of their doorsteps. However, the stork returns the next day to inform the Smurfs that the delivery was a mistake and Baby Smurf must be returned. Before they can hand over the baby, they discover that Baby Smurf has disappeared. The Smurfs are left wondering where Baby Smurf went and if they will really have to return the baby when found.
Discussion points
How do you think Baby Smurf felt when he arrived in the Smurf Village? Can you share a time you felt the same way?
What are some ways the Smurfs showed they cared for Baby Smurf? How do we show care for each other in our family?
Why is it important to help and support each other, like the Smurfs did with Baby Smurf?
If you were a Smurf, what would you have done to make Baby Smurf feel welcome?
How did the Smurfs work together to solve problems? Can you think of a time when we worked together like that?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their feelings and thoughts about the story, relating it to their own experiences.
Ask questions that prompt your child to think about the themes of community and caring in the book, reinforcing these values in a relatable way.
Use examples from the book to discuss the importance of teamwork and empathy, and relate these back to real-life family scenarios.
Emphasize the moral lessons subtly through your discussion, ensuring the child understands the significance of kindness and inclusion.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: In 'The Baby Smurf', the Smurfs learn to take care of Baby Smurf, showcasing the importance of responsibility as they cater to the baby's needs.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to take on age-appropriate responsibilities at home, such as cleaning up their toys or helping to set the table, instilling a sense of responsibility.
Example Lesson: Empathy
Explanation: The story illustrates the Smurfs' efforts to understand and address Baby Smurf's feelings and needs, effectively portraying empathy.
Real-World Application: Kids can practice understanding the feelings of friends and family members and responding kindly, which fosters stronger relationships.
Example Lesson: Teamwork
Explanation: The Smurfs must cooperate and work together to care for Baby Smurf, emphasizing the value of teamwork.
Real-World Application: This lesson can be applied in group activities at school or in sports, where working together can achieve better outcomes and foster a cooperative spirit.
Example Lesson: Adaptability
Explanation: Adapting to new situations is a central theme, as the Smurfs adjust their daily routines to integrate Baby Smurf into their lives.
Real-World Application: Children learn that being flexible and adapting to changes, like a new sibling or new school, is crucial for overcoming challenges.