Hop!
What’s inside...
Baby bunnies bump and bumble. Cottontails take a tumble. Hop and jump with the baby bunnies as they romp on the grass, hide in their hole, and come out again in a bunch, find some clover - nibble lunch.
Age
2-6
Length
24 pages
Text complexity
Character compass
Baby Bunny
Mother Bunny
Discussion points
What do you think made the main character want to hop all the time?
How did the other characters react to the hopping? What would you have done?
What are some of the challenges the main character faced and how did they overcome them?
Can you think of a time when you felt like hopping? What excited you?
If you could change one part of the story, what would it be and why?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use expressive sounds and gestures while reading to mimic the hopping, making the reading experience more lively and engaging.
Ask your child to predict what might happen next in the story before turning the page, fostering their sense of curiosity and anticipation.
After reading, encourage your child to draw their favorite scene from the book. This helps deepen their connection to the story and characters.
Relate the story to your child's experiences by asking if they have ever felt similar emotions to the characters, enhancing their empathy and understanding.
Create a small hopping game where each hop represents a part of the story. This physical activity can make the discussion more dynamic and memorable.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: The value of friendship
Explanation: The story showcases the relationship between characters who support and look out for each other through various challenges.
Real-World Application: Children can learn the importance of building and maintaining friendships, helping them develop empathy and social skills.
Example Lesson: The importance of perseverance
Explanation: Characters in the book face obstacles, but they persist and eventually overcome these challenges, demonstrating resilience.
Real-World Application: This teaches children the significance of not giving up in the face of difficulties, a skill they can use in school and other settings.
Example Lesson: Respect for diversity
Explanation: The book includes a range of characters with different backgrounds, showing interactions that are respectful and inclusive.
Real-World Application: Children can understand and appreciate differences among people in their community, promoting inclusivity from an early age.
Example Lesson: Problem-solving skills
Explanation: Throughout the book, characters encounter problems that they solve using creativity and teamwork.
Real-World Application: Encourages children to think critically and collaboratively, preparing them for complex situations in real life.