Discuss the Story

How is Marcel like other kids? How is he different?
What can we learn from Marcel?
How do Marcel’s friends feel about his differences?
Do you think Marcel’s parents are sad now? Why or why not?
What did the doctors mean when they told Marcel’s parents that his path would be different?
What are some of Marcel’s strengths? What are some of his challenges?
Discuss how the illustrations are filled with detail and help convey the meaning of the story. Have students discuss how the illustrations help tell the story, citing specific places in the story.