The Sour Grape
#6 of 7 in The Food Group Series
What’s inside...
The Sour Grape is known for holding grudges for any slight, such as Lime not returning a borrowed scarf or Orange not calling back. However, when a friend holds a grudge against Sour Grape without hearing an explanation, Sour Grape learns how unfair it is to hold grudges. Through a journey of forgiveness and compassion, Sour Grape discovers the potential to transform from sour to sweet. Authors Jory John and Pete Oswald deliver another delightful installment in their #1 New York Times bestselling series, filled with humor and valuable lessons.
Discussion points
What do you think made the grape feel sour in the story?
How do you think the other fruits felt about the grape's behavior?
If you were in the story, how would you help the grape feel better?
What does this story teach us about treating others?
Tip: Role play these questions
Start the conversation by sharing your own thoughts on the grape's behavior and asking your child if they've ever felt similar. Encourage them to think about the emotions of all the characters, not just the grape. Praise your child for thoughtful answers and gently guide them to consider the moral of the story. Use applicable situations from their day-to-day life to relate the story's lessons to real-world scenarios.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: The importance of empathy
Explanation: In the story, the protagonist, Grape, learns to understand and share the feelings of others, which helps to resolve conflicts.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this by recognizing emotions in their peers and responding kindly, fostering healthier relationships.
Example Lesson: Resilience in adversity
Explanation: Grape faces challenges but learns to overcome them without giving up, showing persistence.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to persevere through their own difficulties, such as learning new skills or dealing with setbacks at school.
Example Lesson: Value of honesty
Explanation: The story highlights how Grape's honesty with friends builds trust and strengthens friendships.
Real-World Application: Children learn that being truthful is beneficial in forming and maintaining trustworthy relationships.
Example Lesson: Consequences of actions
Explanation: Grape experiences direct consequences from his actions which teaches him about responsibility.
Real-World Application: This can help children understand that their actions have impacts and to think about the consequences before acting.
Example Lesson: Importance of inclusivity
Explanation: Throughout the book, Grape learns to include others, regardless of their differences, promoting a sense of community.
Real-World Application: Children are encouraged to be inclusive in their daily interactions, fostering a friendly and accepting environment in various social settings.