Little Snap's Big Life
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What’s inside...
Little Snap's Big Life is a children's book about an impulsive and determined clothespin named Little Snap who leaps from the clothesline in an effort to find belonging. The story teaches children that they are worthy of love and capable of overcoming their mistakes. It addresses themes such as humor, compassion, tough days, reconnection, neurodiversity, acceptance, and hope, making it particularly resonant for children with differences, especially those with ADHD.
Age
3-8
Length
32 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think Little Snap learned during his adventure?
How did Little Snap's feelings change throughout the story? Can you describe a time when your feelings changed like that?
Why do you think Little Snap decided to help the other animals, even when he was scared?
What would you have done if you were in Little Snap's place during his big adventure?
If you could talk to Little Snap, what advice would you give him for his next adventure?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use expressive reading to mimic the emotions of Little Snap and other characters to make the story come alive for your child.
After reading a section of the book, pause to ask your child how they think a character is feeling, promoting empathy and emotional understanding.
Encourage your child to draw a scene from the book. This allows them to express their understanding and engage creatively with the story.
Relate the challenges faced by Little Snap to real-life situations your child may encounter, helping them to connect with the character's experiences.
At the end of the book, collaborate with your child to imagine a new adventure for Little Snap, fostering creative thinking and storytelling skills.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Resilience
Explanation: Little Snap faces several challenges in his big city adventure but learns to overcome them with determination and courage.
Real-World Application: Children can apply resilience by facing their own challenges, such as trying again after failing a task, and understanding that setbacks are opportunities to learn.
Example Lesson: Friendship
Explanation: Throughout the story, Little Snap interacts with various characters and learns the value of making and maintaining friendships.
Real-World Application: Kids can learn to foster friendships by being kind, sharing, and supporting their peers in school or during play.
Example Lesson: Curiosity and Exploration
Explanation: The protagonist's journey highlights the importance of being curious and exploring new environments.
Real-World Application: Encourage children to explore the world around them, ask questions, and learn about different cultures or nature to broaden their understanding and appreciation.
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: Little Snap learns to take responsibility for his actions which sometimes lead to unexpected consequences in the story.
Real-World Application: Teach children the importance of taking responsibility for their actions such as cleaning up their toys or admitting when they make a mistake.
Example Lesson: Empathy
Explanation: As Little Snap meets other characters, he learns to understand and share their feelings, seeing life from their perspective.
Real-World Application: Help children understand empathy by discussing other people’s feelings and viewpoints, and how they would feel in similar situations.