Busy, Busy City Street
#2 in Busy, Busy Series
What’s inside...
Rhyming text combined with exuberant illustrations create a city street that's filled with noisy, bustling cars, trains, buses, taxis, and more. By the creator of When Tiny Was Tiny.
Discussion points
What are some of the different jobs people do that you noticed in the book? How do those jobs help the city function?
Can you describe some of the sounds and sights that might be found on a busy city street?
Why do you think everyone in the city is busy? What are they all doing?
If you could add a character in the city from the story, who would it be and what would they be doing?
What was your favorite part of the city street, and why?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use expressive and animated reading to bring the busy city street to life for your child. Mimic the sounds and the hustle of the city as depicted in the book.
After reading, take a walk in your local area or city and point out similarities and differences with the scenes in the book, helping to make real-world connections.
Encourage your child to draw their version of a busy city street, including elements or characters from the book, and ask them to tell you about their drawing.
Discuss the various roles people have in keeping a city bustling and functional, and ask your child what role they might see themselves in if they were part of such a story.
Relate personal experiences or family stories that connect to any of the themes or events in the book to enhance interest and engagement.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Understanding Community Roles
Explanation: Busy, Busy City Street showcases various community helpers and what they do, from firefighters to postal workers.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to appreciate and respect the importance of different jobs that help a community function smoothly.
Example Lesson: Importance of Cooperation
Explanation: The story illustrates how people in the city work together seamlessly, like the bus driver and the traffic police.
Real-World Application: It teaches children the value of working together and supporting each other, fostering teamwork and social skills.
Example Lesson: Observation Skills
Explanation: As the characters navigate the bustling city street, they observe and react to different situations.
Real-World Application: This can encourage children to be more observant and responsive to their surroundings in their daily lives.
Example Lesson: Understanding Diversity
Explanation: The book depicts a diverse range of people and activities in the city, representing various cultures and lifestyles.
Real-World Application: Children are subtly taught to appreciate and embrace cultural diversity, seeing it as a normal and enriching part of life.
Example Lesson: Daily Routines and Schedules
Explanation: The book highlights the structured activities of city life, like the opening of shops and the bus schedule.
Real-World Application: Children can learn the importance of routine and time management in daily life, helping them develop personal organization skills.