DISCUSSION
Discussion points are a tool for educators. These questions engage the children and encourage dialogue, rather than lecturing them. It gives them an opportunity to understand how important these messages are to society today - just about everyone can relate to the struggles and challenges Drew and Boo faced.
Discussion Points by the author, Justine Danielle Del Monte
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Drew and Boo Love Little Creatures- Discussion Points to reinforce the messages
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Did you enjoy the book and why? If not, why not?
Who is your favorite character and why?
Which character can you identify with and why?
Did you notice Boo had a rat as her beloved pet?
Did you know that rats are trainable and they are very intelligent just like dogs and pigs?
Do you understand Boo loves her small creature, her rat, just as much as other people love their dogs or cats?
Did you know that small animals could be great pets and friends?
Do you understand that you need to take good care of your pets just like Boo took good care of her pet rat and she was very proud of him?
Do you understand that you should never be unkind or bully any animals -- not even small ones.
Did you notice Boo had a girl scout uniform in her closet?
Girl scouts are taught to be kind. Can you see Boo being kind to her pet rat?
Will you be kind and respectful to small animals now that you have read the book?
Who is your favorite character and why?
Which character can you identify with and why?
Did you notice Boo had a rat as her beloved pet?
Did you know that rats are trainable and they are very intelligent just like dogs and pigs?
Do you understand Boo loves her small creature, her rat, just as much as other people love their dogs or cats?
Did you know that small animals could be great pets and friends?
Do you understand that you need to take good care of your pets just like Boo took good care of her pet rat and she was very proud of him?
Do you understand that you should never be unkind or bully any animals -- not even small ones.
Did you notice Boo had a girl scout uniform in her closet?
Girl scouts are taught to be kind. Can you see Boo being kind to her pet rat?
Will you be kind and respectful to small animals now that you have read the book?
Drew and Boo Learn About Climate Change- Discussion Points to reinforce the messages
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Did you enjoy the book and why? If not, why not?
Who is your favorite character and why?
Do you understand climate change encompasses global warming and refers to numerous changes to our planet, seal levels rising, shrinking glaciers, flowers blooming at different times, warmer weather and many others?
Greenhouse gas emissions are greenhouse gases vented to the Earth’s atmosphere because of humans: the greenhouse effect of their 50 billion tons a year causes climate change. Most is carbon dioxide from burning fossil fuels: coal, oil, and natural gas.
It is a lot to think about so it would be a good subject to talk about with an adult.
There are things you could do or have your family do to help save the planet.
Riding your bike or a bus, joining a carpool and walking help with climate change. We need to reduce carbon dioxide and other pollutants to keep Earth healthy.
Eating less meat and more plant-based proteins help the planet. Why? Livestock waste can cause pollution. Sometimes feed crops are maintained and fertilizers and pesticides and other chemicals go into our water systems and pollute our oceans and lakes. You also need to clear land for the livestock.
Clearing land for livestock may take away forests and trees, which are important to our planet. Currently, a third of the Earth’s land surface is used for raising livestock.
Buying products that are made from recycled materials help eliminate trash. Recycling is important and something everyone can do.
Do you know what Earth Day is? Earth Day is a day designated to appreciate Earth. Many people help clean up parks and water ways to celebrate Earth on Earth Day? Do you do anything special for Earth Day?
After reading this book, will you make sure you always take good care of our planet, Earth?
Boo Goes to Camp- Discussion Points to reinforce the messages
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Did you enjoy the book and why? If not, why not?
Who is your favorite character and why?
Which character can you identify with and why?
Do you like going to camp?
Are you nervous about making new friends at camp?
Do you enjoy singing and dancing with your friends?
Do you have fun dressing up and playing different characters with your friends?
Do you understand that it is great to be creative and not be judged?
Do you understand you should never bully or make fun of a friend performing?
Do you understand how important it is to be kind and supportive of your friends at camp?
Do you understand you need to always treat everyone at camp respectfully.
Who is your favorite character and why?
Which character can you identify with and why?
Do you like going to camp?
Are you nervous about making new friends at camp?
Do you enjoy singing and dancing with your friends?
Do you have fun dressing up and playing different characters with your friends?
Do you understand that it is great to be creative and not be judged?
Do you understand you should never bully or make fun of a friend performing?
Do you understand how important it is to be kind and supportive of your friends at camp?
Do you understand you need to always treat everyone at camp respectfully.
Drew and Boo Clean the Ocean- Discussion Points to reinforce the messages
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Did you enjoy the book and why? If not, why not?
Who is your favorite character and why?
Which character can you identify with and why?
Do you like to enjoy the beach and the ocean?
Do you understand to always follow the rules for each beach posted on signs and to swim safely according to the rules?
Do you enjoy going to clean beaches and the beautiful oceans?
Did you notice the Girl Scouts in the book?
Are you a Girl or Boy Scout?
Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts have a lot of fun at the beach and swimming in the ocean and they know the rules not to disturb the wildlife or take any sea creatures home. They always make sure to be safe while swimming and not to swim alone.
Do you understand that you are not to chase, hurt or throw anything at any wildlife, fish, reptiles or insects you come across at the beach?
Do you understand you can play in the sand but you are not to disturb or bring home any sea creatures? Hunting for shells is fun but don't bring home a shell if it has a hermit crab inside.
Did you notice Drew and Boo cleaning the beach and diving to clean the coral and the ocean floor?
Please always clean up everything and never leave anything behind. This rule is very important because we want Earth's beaches and oceans to stay clean and safe forever. Garbage in the ocean and beaches kills the sea creatures.
Do you know what Earth Day is? Earth Day is a day designated to appreciate the Earth. Many people help clean up parks, beaches and water ways to celebrate Earth on Earth Day? Do you do anything special for Earth Day?
After reading this book, will you make sure you always take good care of Earth's beaches and oceans so we can have them forever and all of the sea creatures will always have a home?
Who is your favorite character and why?
Which character can you identify with and why?
Do you like to enjoy the beach and the ocean?
Do you understand to always follow the rules for each beach posted on signs and to swim safely according to the rules?
Do you enjoy going to clean beaches and the beautiful oceans?
Did you notice the Girl Scouts in the book?
Are you a Girl or Boy Scout?
Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts have a lot of fun at the beach and swimming in the ocean and they know the rules not to disturb the wildlife or take any sea creatures home. They always make sure to be safe while swimming and not to swim alone.
Do you understand that you are not to chase, hurt or throw anything at any wildlife, fish, reptiles or insects you come across at the beach?
Do you understand you can play in the sand but you are not to disturb or bring home any sea creatures? Hunting for shells is fun but don't bring home a shell if it has a hermit crab inside.
Did you notice Drew and Boo cleaning the beach and diving to clean the coral and the ocean floor?
Please always clean up everything and never leave anything behind. This rule is very important because we want Earth's beaches and oceans to stay clean and safe forever. Garbage in the ocean and beaches kills the sea creatures.
Do you know what Earth Day is? Earth Day is a day designated to appreciate the Earth. Many people help clean up parks, beaches and water ways to celebrate Earth on Earth Day? Do you do anything special for Earth Day?
After reading this book, will you make sure you always take good care of Earth's beaches and oceans so we can have them forever and all of the sea creatures will always have a home?
Drew and Boo Love Nature Too!- Discussion Points to reinforce the messages
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Did you enjoy the book and why? If not, why not?
Who is your favorite character and why?
Which character can you identify with and why?
Do you like to enjoy local parks?
How about parks near a friend’s house?
Do you like to hike or go backpacking?
Do you enjoy camping?
Drew and Boo took their trip to the High Sierras, which is located in Yosemite National Park in California. Have you ever visited Yosemite?
Do you have a favorite park? There are a lot of beautiful small parks people love because of the beautiful flowers or trees.
Did you notice the Girl Scouts in the book?
Are you a Girl or Boy Scout?
Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts have a lot of fun hiking and they know the rules for parks.
Do you understand you are not to disturb trees, vegetation, rocks, and waterways or even wood that is on the ground?
You are never to take anything home with you.
Did you notice Boo scolding Drew in the book for wanting to bring rocks home?
Do you understand that you are not to chase, hurt or throw anything at any wildlife, fish, reptiles or insects you come across in any parks?
Do you understand you should keep noise at a minimum so you don’t disturb others or wildlife at the parks?
Please always clean up everything and never leave anything behind. This rule is very important because we want Earth to stay clean and safe forever.
Do you know what Earth Day is? Earth Day is a day designated to appreciate earth. Many people help clean up parks and water ways to celebrate Earth on Earth Day? Do you do anything special for Earth Day?
After reading this book, will you make sure you always take good care of Earth?
Who is your favorite character and why?
Which character can you identify with and why?
Do you like to enjoy local parks?
How about parks near a friend’s house?
Do you like to hike or go backpacking?
Do you enjoy camping?
Drew and Boo took their trip to the High Sierras, which is located in Yosemite National Park in California. Have you ever visited Yosemite?
Do you have a favorite park? There are a lot of beautiful small parks people love because of the beautiful flowers or trees.
Did you notice the Girl Scouts in the book?
Are you a Girl or Boy Scout?
Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts have a lot of fun hiking and they know the rules for parks.
Do you understand you are not to disturb trees, vegetation, rocks, and waterways or even wood that is on the ground?
You are never to take anything home with you.
Did you notice Boo scolding Drew in the book for wanting to bring rocks home?
Do you understand that you are not to chase, hurt or throw anything at any wildlife, fish, reptiles or insects you come across in any parks?
Do you understand you should keep noise at a minimum so you don’t disturb others or wildlife at the parks?
Please always clean up everything and never leave anything behind. This rule is very important because we want Earth to stay clean and safe forever.
Do you know what Earth Day is? Earth Day is a day designated to appreciate earth. Many people help clean up parks and water ways to celebrate Earth on Earth Day? Do you do anything special for Earth Day?
After reading this book, will you make sure you always take good care of Earth?
Drew Learns About Autism- Discussion Points to reinforce the messages
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Did you enjoy the book and why? If not, why not?
Who is your favorite character and why?
Which character can you identify with and why?
Did you notice Drew's new friend, Gene, cannot talk?
Do you know anyone who has a challenge similar to Gene?
Do you know that not all differences can be seen? Some may not be obvious but they are there and you need to treat differences with kindness.
Do you understand that differences in people makes us each unique and interesting? People are special all over the world.
The world would be boring if everyone was the same.
Can you see the students in the book each making different kinds of artwork? The different colors and pictures are pretty.
Do you understand it is impolite to stare or make fun of people who are different from you?
Do you know it is never good to judge other people for being different from you?
Did you notice there are girl scouts in this book? Girl Scouts expect the girls in their troops to help people, be kind and take care of the earth and animals. I hope you help people, take care of the earth and are kind to animals, too.
Good people never make fun or bully other people.
Do you understand that Drew makes friends because he never judges people he meets and accepts everyone's differences.
By embracing and accepting differences you make more friends and are happier.
Who is your favorite character and why?
Which character can you identify with and why?
Did you notice Drew's new friend, Gene, cannot talk?
Do you know anyone who has a challenge similar to Gene?
Do you know that not all differences can be seen? Some may not be obvious but they are there and you need to treat differences with kindness.
Do you understand that differences in people makes us each unique and interesting? People are special all over the world.
The world would be boring if everyone was the same.
Can you see the students in the book each making different kinds of artwork? The different colors and pictures are pretty.
Do you understand it is impolite to stare or make fun of people who are different from you?
Do you know it is never good to judge other people for being different from you?
Did you notice there are girl scouts in this book? Girl Scouts expect the girls in their troops to help people, be kind and take care of the earth and animals. I hope you help people, take care of the earth and are kind to animals, too.
Good people never make fun or bully other people.
Do you understand that Drew makes friends because he never judges people he meets and accepts everyone's differences.
By embracing and accepting differences you make more friends and are happier.
Drew Moves- Discussion Points to reinforce the messages
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Do you know which place Drew Moved to?
What else did Drew find he enjoyed doing with others? (eating, playing, taking pictures, dancing)
Why do you think Drew moved away from home?
Why were Drew's pets sad he was leaving? Did you enjoy the book and why? If not, why not?
Who is your favorite character and why?
Which character can you identify with and why?
Did you notice Drew was nervous about moving?
Did you notice Drew realized he had things in common with other people around the world?
Did you see where others enjoyed drumming just like Drew?
Did you notice that Drew and Boo were best friends but Drew met more friends.
Boo missed Drew but was not jealous he made other friends?
You can have more than one best friend.
Just because you have more friends does not mean you don't care about the friends you moved away from.
Do you understand that Drew made friends because he never judged the people he met and accepted their differences.
By embracing and accepting differences you make more friends and are happier.
People are unique and special all over the world.
When you travel or move, will you be kinder and make sure you do not judge but accept other people?
Remember you can be happy wherever you go. People are happy all over the world for different reasons.
Remember everywhere you go around the world is special -- just like the people you meet -- they are all special.
What else did Drew find he enjoyed doing with others? (eating, playing, taking pictures, dancing)
Why do you think Drew moved away from home?
Why were Drew's pets sad he was leaving? Did you enjoy the book and why? If not, why not?
Who is your favorite character and why?
Which character can you identify with and why?
Did you notice Drew was nervous about moving?
Did you notice Drew realized he had things in common with other people around the world?
Did you see where others enjoyed drumming just like Drew?
Did you notice that Drew and Boo were best friends but Drew met more friends.
Boo missed Drew but was not jealous he made other friends?
You can have more than one best friend.
Just because you have more friends does not mean you don't care about the friends you moved away from.
Do you understand that Drew made friends because he never judged the people he met and accepted their differences.
By embracing and accepting differences you make more friends and are happier.
People are unique and special all over the world.
When you travel or move, will you be kinder and make sure you do not judge but accept other people?
Remember you can be happy wherever you go. People are happy all over the world for different reasons.
Remember everywhere you go around the world is special -- just like the people you meet -- they are all special.
Drew and Boo adopt Lou & Sue- Discussion Points to reinforce the messages
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Did you enjoy the book and why? If not, why not?
Who is your favorite character and why?
Which character can you identify with and why?
Did you notice Drew and Boo go to the animal shelter to adopt Lou and Sue?
Do you understand that there are a lot of animals at shelters that need homes?
Can you tell Drew and Boo take good care of Lou and Sue?
Can you tell Drew and Boo are NEVER unkind or bully Lou and Sue?
Do you understand that you should never be unkind to animals?
Did you know that animals could be great friends?
Did you know you could take them to parks and on vacations?
Did you notice that dogs could keep you safe by barking?
Do you understand that you need to take good care of your pets?
Did you notice dogs didn't understand having to go to the veterinarian, the animal doctor?
Are you ever scared when you have to go to the doctor?
Did you notice Lou and Sue get in trouble for getting paint all over?
Dogs and people are not perfect so you can never expect everything to go smoothly all the time. Can you think of a time your pet chewed up something or got the house dirty and you forgave them?
Did you notice Boo is a girl scout?
Girl scouts are taught to be kind. Can you see Boo being kind to her pet?
Will you be kinder to animals now that you have read the book?
Who is your favorite character and why?
Which character can you identify with and why?
Did you notice Drew and Boo go to the animal shelter to adopt Lou and Sue?
Do you understand that there are a lot of animals at shelters that need homes?
Can you tell Drew and Boo take good care of Lou and Sue?
Can you tell Drew and Boo are NEVER unkind or bully Lou and Sue?
Do you understand that you should never be unkind to animals?
Did you know that animals could be great friends?
Did you know you could take them to parks and on vacations?
Did you notice that dogs could keep you safe by barking?
Do you understand that you need to take good care of your pets?
Did you notice dogs didn't understand having to go to the veterinarian, the animal doctor?
Are you ever scared when you have to go to the doctor?
Did you notice Lou and Sue get in trouble for getting paint all over?
Dogs and people are not perfect so you can never expect everything to go smoothly all the time. Can you think of a time your pet chewed up something or got the house dirty and you forgave them?
Did you notice Boo is a girl scout?
Girl scouts are taught to be kind. Can you see Boo being kind to her pet?
Will you be kinder to animals now that you have read the book?
Drew and the Cyber Bully- Discussion Points to reinforce the messages
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Did you enjoy the book and why? If not, why not?
Who is your favorite character and why?
Which character can you identify with and why?
Can you tell Boo and Drew have fun on the internet and they use it to capture moments with photos and video and communicate with friends?
Did you notice Boo is a girl scout?
Girl scouts are taught to follow rules and be kind - did you notice Boo being kind and following the cell phone rules?
Drew and Boo have some things in common but not all things – do you see where in the story Drew and Boo don’t agree how to handle certain situations?
What kind of person do you think Boo is?
Did you notice that Boo immediately got help when Drew was angry with the Bully? Always remember to get help when there is an argument or a fight. Someone could get hurt badly if you stay and watch rather than seeking help.
Does Drew get upset when someone makes fun of his Mother’s picture?
Drew’s Mother is not in his life and he really misses her. Not everyone has a Mother and a Father so never make fun of someone if they don’t have parents.
Do you understand you should never make fun of someone for their appearance?
Would you get upset if someone made fun of your photos or maybe a friend or your family member’s photo?
Do you understand why cell phones are not to be used in school?
Do you understand why cell phones are not to be used in movie theatres?
Do you understand you should always make good choices using social media because you can see from Drew how sad and hurt someone can be when you are unkind?
Do you understand your bad behavior can be caught on video so everyone can see it?
Did you notice that the cat sent the rats a unkind photo? But, by the end of the story the rats forgave the cat and they became friends. Sometimes others won’t forgive someone for being mean on social media and you could lose a friendship forever so it is better not to be mean in the first place.
Will you be kinder to other people now that you have read the book?
Who is your favorite character and why?
Which character can you identify with and why?
Can you tell Boo and Drew have fun on the internet and they use it to capture moments with photos and video and communicate with friends?
Did you notice Boo is a girl scout?
Girl scouts are taught to follow rules and be kind - did you notice Boo being kind and following the cell phone rules?
Drew and Boo have some things in common but not all things – do you see where in the story Drew and Boo don’t agree how to handle certain situations?
What kind of person do you think Boo is?
Did you notice that Boo immediately got help when Drew was angry with the Bully? Always remember to get help when there is an argument or a fight. Someone could get hurt badly if you stay and watch rather than seeking help.
Does Drew get upset when someone makes fun of his Mother’s picture?
Drew’s Mother is not in his life and he really misses her. Not everyone has a Mother and a Father so never make fun of someone if they don’t have parents.
Do you understand you should never make fun of someone for their appearance?
Would you get upset if someone made fun of your photos or maybe a friend or your family member’s photo?
Do you understand why cell phones are not to be used in school?
Do you understand why cell phones are not to be used in movie theatres?
Do you understand you should always make good choices using social media because you can see from Drew how sad and hurt someone can be when you are unkind?
Do you understand your bad behavior can be caught on video so everyone can see it?
Did you notice that the cat sent the rats a unkind photo? But, by the end of the story the rats forgave the cat and they became friends. Sometimes others won’t forgive someone for being mean on social media and you could lose a friendship forever so it is better not to be mean in the first place.
Will you be kinder to other people now that you have read the book?
Drew Meets Boo – Discussion Points to reinforce the messages
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Did you enjoy the book and why? If not, why not?
Who is your favorite character and why?
Which character can you identify with and why?
What kind of person do you think Boo is?
Can you tell Drew wants friends and not just playing his drum alone?
Did you notice that Drew and Boo are not alike but can still be friends?
Do you think it is nice to tease someone about how they look or what their name is?
Do you understand you can be friends with someone even if they are not just like you?
Do you think Boo has the power within to handle bullying?
Does it make it easier for Boo with bullying because she has Drew as a friend?
Do you think bullies should be forgiven and become your friends?
Did you notice Boo is a girl scout and is helping others and having fun in the book?
Are you a boy scout or a girl scout?
Do you know what it means to be a boy or girl scout?
Did you notice Drew helping someone in the book?
Will you be kinder to other people now that you have read the book?
Drew and Boo have some things in common but not all things – do you see where in the story that Drew and Boo don’t agree how to handle certain situations?
Does Boo get upset when she is confronted by bullying?
Does Boo and Drew remain friends even though Boo is moving?
Do you understand what self-esteem is and how it relates to Boo? How does it relate to you?
Do you know what empowered means and how it relates to Boo? How does it relate to you?
Who is your favorite character and why?
Which character can you identify with and why?
What kind of person do you think Boo is?
Can you tell Drew wants friends and not just playing his drum alone?
Did you notice that Drew and Boo are not alike but can still be friends?
Do you think it is nice to tease someone about how they look or what their name is?
Do you understand you can be friends with someone even if they are not just like you?
Do you think Boo has the power within to handle bullying?
Does it make it easier for Boo with bullying because she has Drew as a friend?
Do you think bullies should be forgiven and become your friends?
Did you notice Boo is a girl scout and is helping others and having fun in the book?
Are you a boy scout or a girl scout?
Do you know what it means to be a boy or girl scout?
Did you notice Drew helping someone in the book?
Will you be kinder to other people now that you have read the book?
Drew and Boo have some things in common but not all things – do you see where in the story that Drew and Boo don’t agree how to handle certain situations?
Does Boo get upset when she is confronted by bullying?
Does Boo and Drew remain friends even though Boo is moving?
Do you understand what self-esteem is and how it relates to Boo? How does it relate to you?
Do you know what empowered means and how it relates to Boo? How does it relate to you?
Drew’s Dancing Drum - Discussion Points to reinforce the messages
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Did you enjoy the book and why? If not, why not?
Who was your favorite character and why?
Which character can you identify with and why?
Could you relate to Drew’s feelings? How can you identify your own feelings when you are sad and frustrated?
Do you have a dream you want to pursue but are afraid?
What do you want to be when you grow up?
Do you know what bullying means?
Have you been bullied?
What would you do if you met a bully?
Have you ever been a bully?
Do you ask an adult for advice?
Do you listen to your parents?
Why does Drew stop playing the drum?
Does Drew forgive the person who caused him to stop playing his drum?
Who notices Drew is no longer drumming?
Does that person give him advice?
Do you notice that Drew does not have a mom?
It is okay not to have a mom or a dad – every family is different?
Who is your family?
Can you tell how much Drew and his Dad love each other?
Do you notice Drew does not have any siblings?
Do you notice Drew loves animals?
Do you understand that you do have the power to make changes and make the world a better place?
Do you understand you have the power to change how you feel?
Are there other things in the book that you see?
Did you notice kids are doing nice things for others in the book?
Did you notice girl scouts helping others and having fun in the book? Are you a boy scout or a girl scout?
Do you know what it means to be a girl or boy scout?
Do you think it is important to be nice to other people?
Do you think it is important to perform community service, for example, picking up trash at the parks?
Do you do anything special for earth day?
Do you do community service?
Maybe visit or write letters to someone older, unwell, or less mobile?
Would you like to read the book again or read it to a friend?
How many messages can you get from the pictures and the words that are found in the book?
Will you be kinder to other kids now that you have read the book? What other good things do you see in the book?
Who was your favorite character and why?
Which character can you identify with and why?
Could you relate to Drew’s feelings? How can you identify your own feelings when you are sad and frustrated?
Do you have a dream you want to pursue but are afraid?
What do you want to be when you grow up?
Do you know what bullying means?
Have you been bullied?
What would you do if you met a bully?
Have you ever been a bully?
Do you ask an adult for advice?
Do you listen to your parents?
Why does Drew stop playing the drum?
Does Drew forgive the person who caused him to stop playing his drum?
Who notices Drew is no longer drumming?
Does that person give him advice?
Do you notice that Drew does not have a mom?
It is okay not to have a mom or a dad – every family is different?
Who is your family?
Can you tell how much Drew and his Dad love each other?
Do you notice Drew does not have any siblings?
Do you notice Drew loves animals?
Do you understand that you do have the power to make changes and make the world a better place?
Do you understand you have the power to change how you feel?
Are there other things in the book that you see?
Did you notice kids are doing nice things for others in the book?
Did you notice girl scouts helping others and having fun in the book? Are you a boy scout or a girl scout?
Do you know what it means to be a girl or boy scout?
Do you think it is important to be nice to other people?
Do you think it is important to perform community service, for example, picking up trash at the parks?
Do you do anything special for earth day?
Do you do community service?
Maybe visit or write letters to someone older, unwell, or less mobile?
Would you like to read the book again or read it to a friend?
How many messages can you get from the pictures and the words that are found in the book?
Will you be kinder to other kids now that you have read the book? What other good things do you see in the book?
