Note for Parents & Teachers
Welcome, parents and teachers!
The Caring Critters stories are designed to spark meaningful conversations about kindness, friendship, and big feelings. Each book opens the door to talk with children about empathy, respect, honesty, and making good choices in everyday life.
Thank you for the important work you do in helping children grow into caring, confident people. These stories are meant to be read together, discussed, and enjoyed. I hope they give you gentle, helpful ways to talk about kindness, feelings, and friendship with the children in your life.
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Discussion Questions
Sharing Is Caring
1) Why did Oppie not want to share his home at first?
2) How do you think Morrie felt when Oppie turned him away?
3) What changed Oppie’s mind?
4) Have you ever shared something that made someone else happy?
5) How do you feel when someone shares with you?
Happy To Be Me
1) What does it mean to be happy with who you are?
2) Why is it important to remember that everyone is unique?
3) How do you feel when someone compliments you?
4) What makes you special?
5) How can we help our friends feel happy about themselves, too?
A Friend in Need
1) Why didn't Benny let Lulu help him build the dam?
2) Why did Benny change his mind about Lulu being too small?
3) How does having friends make a difference.
4) Has a friend ever helped you? How did it make you feel?
5) Have you ever helped someone else? How did this make you feel?
Trust Grows Here
1) Why did Tilly feel bad when she saw Felix take the berries?
2) Why was Lulu sad when she saw her basket?
3) Why did Felix feel bad about taking the berries?
4) Is it better to be honest when we have done something wrong?
5) Why is it better to be honest?
Milo and the Bullying Band
1) What made Milo feel sad?
2) Who could Milo ask for help in the story?
3) Who are safe helpers you can go to at school or home?
4) What can you say if you see someone bullying?
a." That's not OK"
b. I'm telling an adult."
c. Please stop."
5) What would you like to say to Milo if you could talk to him?