Wild-Yonder Tales of Misfit Friends on The Copper Penny Farm: Tale of Jewel-Ip
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What’s inside...
On The Copper Penny Farm, Mollie B. lives and roams the lands with all her misfit friends. Every day, she embarks on adventures with creatures big and small, naughty or nice, sharing her unconditional love with them all. The farm, home to animals in both the woods and the barn, is the stage for unique stories and experiences each day, each ending with a valuable lesson. 'From Our Wild-Yonder to Yours' invites readers to get cozy and delve into the captivating tales of The Copper Penny Farm.
Discussion points
What do you think Jewel-Ip learned about friendship during her adventures?
How did the characters on Copper Penny Farm help each other solve problems?
If you were Jewel-Ip, what would you have done differently in the story?
Why do you think teamwork was important on Copper Penny Farm?
What qualities do you admire in Jewel-Ip and her friends?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to relate the adventures of Jewel-Ip to their own experiences with friends.
Ask your child to imagine and discuss alternative endings to the story based on different choices the characters could make.
Highlight the importance of teamwork as demonstrated in the book and discuss real-life scenarios where working together is beneficial.
Foster empathy by discussing how each character might have felt during key moments in the story.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Embracing Differences
Explanation: In the story, diverse characters from various backgrounds come together on the farm, showcasing how differences can enhance relationships and bring unique perspectives.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by being open and accepting towards peers who may look, speak, or behave differently from them, promoting inclusivity.
Example Lesson: Teamwork and Cooperation
Explanation: The misfit friends must collaborate to solve problems around the farm, highlighting the importance of working together towards a common goal.
Real-World Application: Kids can learn to cooperate with siblings and classmates in group activities or team sports, understanding that collective effort often leads to success.
Example Lesson: Resilience in the Face of Challenges
Explanation: Characters in the book frequently encounter obstacles but learn to overcome them through perseverance, demonstrating resilience.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to not give up easily in their own challenges, such as learning a new skill or dealing with schoolwork.
Example Lesson: Compassion and Kindness
Explanation: The story emphasizes acts of kindness among the characters, portraying how compassion can positively affect others.
Real-World Application: Children can practice being kind to family members and friends, learning that their actions can have a positive impact on others' feelings and day-to-day life.
Example Lesson: Creativity and Imagination
Explanation: The imaginative setting and creative solutions crafted by the farm’s inhabitants inspire readers to think outside the box.
Real-World Application: This lesson can motivate children to use their imagination in play, projects, and problem-solving, sparking their creative faculties.