Meg and Mog Spin-A-Spell Book
Meg & Mog Series
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What’s inside...
A novelty board book featuring Meg the witch and her cat Mog. Spin Meg's magic arrow and see what her spells have in store for you. The themes and pictures are taken from the animated television series.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
3-7
Length
14 pages
Text complexity
Character compass
Meg
Owl
Mog
Discussion points
What do you think Meg and Mog were feeling when they started casting their spells?
If you could create a spell with Meg and Mog, what would it be and why?
How do the colorful illustrations make you feel as you read the story?
What lesson can we learn from Meg and Mog's adventures in this book?
Can you think of a time when something didn't go as planned, just like some of the spells? What happened next?
Tip: Role play these questions
Before reading each page, ask your child to guess what might happen next. This builds anticipation and engagement.
Use expressive voices for each character to make the story more vivid and entertaining for your child.
After reading, encourage your child to draw their favorite scene or character from the book. Discuss why they chose that particular scene or character.
Link the misadventures in the book to everyday lessons, reinforcing that it's okay when things don’t always work out the first time.
Encourage your child to tell their own 'magical' story using inspiration from Meg and Mog’s adventures.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Problem-solving
Explanation: Meg the witch faces various challenges throughout the story that require her to think critically and solve problems using her magical spells.
Real-World Application: Children can apply problem-solving skills in their daily life by finding creative solutions to obstacles they face, whether in school tasks or interpersonal relationships.
Example Lesson: Teamwork
Explanation: Meg often collaborates with her cat Mog and other characters to cast spells. The success of their adventures often hinges on working effectively as a team.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to value cooperative play and teamwork, understanding how to work with others to achieve common goals in group projects or sports.
Example Lesson: Learning from mistakes
Explanation: Whenever a spell goes wrong, Meg and her friends analyze what happened and try again, demonstrating resilience and the importance of learning from errors.
Real-World Application: Children learn that mistakes are a natural part of learning and that persistence leads to improvement. This can help build their resilience in academic and social settings.
Example Lesson: Creativity
Explanation: The spell-casting in the book requires imaginative thinking and creative solutions, showcasing the benefits of thinking outside the box.
Real-World Application: Encourages children to use their imagination not only in play but also in problem-solving and expressing themselves through art or creative writing.
Example Lesson: Following Instructions
Explanation: Casting spells correctly requires following specific instructions in the spell book, which teaches attention to detail.
Real-World Application: This can be mirrored in a child's life by emphasizing the importance of following instructions in school assignments, cooking recipes, or assembling toys and crafts.