Akissi: Even More Tales of Mischief
#7 in Akissi Series
What’s inside...
Akissi le piment leaves the city to spend her holidays in the village. To start, the reckless taxi-brousse driver causes an accident, leading to an express unloading of luggage and a flying sheep! Akissi rushes to find the animal, determined to have a great vacation. This graphic novel collection by Marguerite Abouet features wild childhood adventures set on the Ivory Coast.
Character compass
Akissi
Discussion points
How do you think Akissi felt when she faced challenges? What would you do in her situation?
What lessons can we learn from Akissi’s adventures about friendship and courage?
How do Akissi's relationships with her friends and family contribute to the story?
Can you think of a time when you did something mischievous like Akissi? What happened?
How do you think the setting of the story influences Akissi’s adventures?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use expressive reading to bring the characters to life, making the story more engaging for your child.
Ask your child to predict what might happen next in the story, fostering their imagination and anticipation skills.
Encourage your child to draw their favorite scene or character from the book. This helps deepen their connection to the story.
Relate the themes of the book to your child’s experiences, such as discussing a time when they had to be brave or make a new friend.
After reading, ask your child to summarize the story in their own words, helping reinforce their comprehension and recall skills.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Resilience and overcoming challenges
Explanation: Akissi, a spirited young girl, faces various challenges with wit and courage, demonstrating an undying resilience that sees her through difficult situations.
Real-World Application: Children learn to face personal challenges with a positive attitude and can apply this resilience in tackling schoolwork, building friendships, and handling setbacks.
Example Lesson: Importance of community and friendships
Explanation: Throughout the stories, Akissi's adventures often involve her friends and community members, emphasizing the benefits of cooperation and social support.
Real-World Application: This teaches children the value of building and maintaining friendships, and encourages them to be active and supportive members of their community.
Example Lesson: Embracing cultural diversity
Explanation: Set in a West African village, the series introduces children to diverse cultural practices and perspectives, promoting cultural awareness and appreciation.
Real-World Application: Children are encouraged to be curious about different cultures, leading to a better understanding and respect for people from diverse backgrounds in their own communities.
Example Lesson: Creative problem solving
Explanation: Akissi often uses her creativity and resourcefulness to navigate various predicaments or help others, showcasing the benefits of thinking outside the box.
Real-World Application: Encourages children to use their imagination and creativity to solve problems, both in academic settings and in everyday situations.
Example Lesson: Responsibility and personal growth
Explanation: As Akissi handles various responsibilities, she learns from her mistakes and grows, illustrating the importance of taking responsibility for one's actions.
Real-World Application: This lesson helps children understand the importance of personal responsibility and learning from their mistakes, which is applicable in school assignments, household chores, and interpersonal relationships.