When Glitter Met Glue
#1 of 3 in When Pencil Met Eraser Series
What’s inside...
The third book in the award-winning When Pencil Met Eraser series, When Glitter Met Glue by Karen Kilpatrick & Germán Blanco, humorously captures the journey of the underappreciated Glue who longs to stand out. Glue loves making art with friends but feels invisible compared to the vibrant Pencil and Markers. When she meets a new sparkly friend, Glitter, they collaborate to create something original, helping Glue discover her inner sparkle, confidence, and creativity. This story highlights the importance of self-acceptance and encourages readers to recognize their inner shimmer.
Discussion points
What do you think made Glitter and Glue become friends?
How do you feel when you create something with your friends?
What can we learn from Glitter and Glue about working together?
How do you think the story would change if Glitter and Glue couldn’t stick together?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their thoughts by asking them to elaborate on their answers.
While discussing the book, relate instances from your child's own experiences of friendship and teamwork.
Compliment your child’s answers to boost their confidence and keep them engaged in the conversation.
Ask your child to draw or create something inspired by the themes in the book, discussing how teamwork played a part in their creation.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Creativity and Innovation
Explanation: The story showcases the journey of two imaginative characters, Glitter and Glue, who learn to combine their unique qualities to create beautiful art
Real-World Application: Children are encouraged to think creatively and understand that collaboration can lead to wonderful results, fostering teamwork and innovation in school projects and play.
Example Lesson: Value of Friendship
Explanation: As Glitter and Glue navigate through various challenges, they realize the importance of supporting and valuing each other, strengthening their bond.
Real-World Application: This teaches children the significance of friendship and being there for others, helping them build strong, supportive relationships with their peers.
Example Lesson: Problem Solving
Explanation: Throughout the book, Glitter and Glue encounter a series of obstacles that they overcome by brainstorming and finding solutions together.
Real-World Application: Kids learn the importance of facing challenges head-on and using critical thinking to solve everyday problems, both individually and with others.
Example Lesson: Accepting Differences
Explanation: Glitter and Glue are very different from each other; however, they learn to appreciate and utilize their differences to create something beautiful.
Real-World Application: Children understand that everyone is unique and that embracing diversity can lead to better outcomes and harmony in group settings like classrooms.
Example Lesson: Perseverance
Explanation: Despite initial failures, Glitter and Glue persist in their efforts, eventually succeeding in their creative endeavors.
Real-World Application: This lesson instills the value of persistence and hard work in children, encouraging them to keep trying despite setbacks in any aspect of life.