Ariol #1: Just a Donkey Like You and Me (Ariol Graphic Novels, 1)
#1 in Ariol Series
What’s inside...
Brand new series from multiple award-winning author Emmanuel Guibert and renowned illustrator Marc Boutavant! Ariol is your everyday tween donkey with blue glasses. He lives in the suburbs with his mom and dad. His best friend is a pig. He's in love with a beautiful cow in his class. His teacher is a dog. His gym teacher is a huge rooster. In short, Ariol is just like you and me. Kids will love the real humor around their lives on this one as they have in many other countries! FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. In a brand-new series from a multiple award-winning author and a renowned illustrator, Ariol is an everyday tween donkey with blue glasses who lives in the suburbs with his mom and dad, as well as a host of other animal friends and teachers.
Character compass
Ariol
Ramono
Petula
Discussion points
What do you think Ariol learned about friendship in this story?
How did Ariol handle the challenges he faced? What would you have done in his place?
Can you describe a time when you felt similar to Ariol? How did you handle it?
What do you think makes someone a good friend?
How do the illustrations help tell the story? Do you have a favorite picture?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their thoughts and feelings about the story and relate them to their own experiences.
Ask your child to imagine alternative endings or scenarios to further develop their creative thinking.
Discuss the characters' decisions and actions in the story to enhance critical thinking skills.
Highlight the importance of empathy by discussing how various characters might feel throughout the story.
Use the illustrations as a fun starting point to engage your child, asking them to describe what's happening and why it’s significant.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Understanding diversity and acceptance
Explanation: Ariol, a donkey, interacts with a diverse set of animal friends, each with their own unique traits and personalities.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to appreciate the differences in those around them and embrace a variety of friendships.
Example Lesson: Importance of honesty
Explanation: Throughout the series, Ariol faces situations where he must choose between telling the truth and telling a lie, highlighting the consequences of each.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to practice honesty in their daily interactions and understand the value of integrity.
Example Lesson: Dealing with everyday challenges
Explanation: Ariol navigates common challenges faced by children, such as school, friendships, and self-esteem issues.
Real-World Application: The book provides relatable scenarios for children to learn coping mechanisms and resilience.
Example Lesson: Understanding and expressing emotions
Explanation: The characters in the book show a range of emotions, which are expressed openly and discussed among the characters.
Real-World Application: It helps children recognize and name their emotions, aiding in their emotional development and communication skills.