Mouse Tales
What’s inside...
Drawings and text provide beginner readers with a collection of tales about the adventures of mice. 'Mouse Tales' are the stories of two young mice, Sniffy and Yummy, who are told regularly by their mum to stop playing computer games and go outside. During their adventures in the garden and in the meadows, they meet other mice, find new friends, learn interesting and funny things, and acquire new skills. They get to know where bumblebees live, how a flower that has no teeth can eat insects, why you should not measure the water temperature with a thermometer if you don't want to go to school, and what happens if a toy soldier is launched tied to a rocket! The stories are seasoned with plenty of humour and teach children that science can be fun as well as educational.
Age
6-10
Length
213 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think the mice will do next after each of their adventures?
How do you think each mouse felt during their different tales?
If you could be friends with any of the mice, who would you choose and why?
What lessons do you think the mice learned in their stories?
Can you think of a new adventure for one of the mice?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use expressive facial expressions and voice modulations when discussing each mouse's adventures to make the discussion lively and engaging.
Encourage your child to relate the tales to their own experiences, which helps in understanding the characters' emotions and actions better.
Ask follow-up questions based on your child’s responses to keep the conversation going and to dig deeper into their thoughts and feelings about the story.
Praise your child for their thoughts and ideas to boost their confidence and encourage them to share more.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Importance of Friendship
Explanation: In 'Mouse Tales,' the mice characters demonstrate the value of friendship by supporting each other through challenges and adventures.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by learning to help and stick by their friends during both fun times and difficulties.
Example Lesson: Problem-Solving Skills
Explanation: The book presents various scenarios where the mice face obstacles and need to think critically and creatively to find solutions.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to think independently and use their problem-solving skills in everyday situations, such as resolving conflicts or tackling homework.
Example Lesson: Courage and Bravery
Explanation: Throughout the story, the mice often take brave actions to overcome fears and challenges, showing the importance of courage.
Real-World Application: Children learn that being brave can help them face their own fears, such as trying new activities or standing up against wrongdoing.
Example Lesson: Sharing and Generosity
Explanation: The mice also practice sharing resources and helping others in need throughout the book.
Real-World Application: This lesson can be applied to encouraging children to share their own belongings and understanding the joy of giving.
Example Lesson: Perseverance
Explanation: Despite difficulties, the mice persist in their goals, demonstrating perseverance.
Real-World Application: This teaches children the value of persisting in their tasks or educational goals, even when they face challenges.