Too Many Questions

Discuss the questions that the kids in the story felt were annoying. Next, talk about the questions that the kids would have rather been asked. Why? Finally, create a list of positive questions to ask others to find out more about them.

We All Have Things in Common

Have students work with a partner. Ask each partner group to create a list of the things that the two of them have in common. They could also create a joint artwork to illustrate how they are alike.

Me, Myself and I

Ask students to choose something about themselves that makes them feel special. Have students create a piece of artwork celebrating how they are unique.

Discuss the Illustrations

Discuss how the details in the illustrations help convey the meaning of the story. Have students explain how the illustrations help tell the story, citing specific places in the book.

The Same and Different

Discuss with students the commonalities of the kids, the differences and what the kids learned about each other?