Elementary Library

●​ How can we stay safe while riding a motorcycle? ●​ Can you make a motorcycle sound? Show me. ●​ What other questions do you have about motorcycles after reading this book?

Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed by Mo Willems (E WIL) Wilbur is the only naked mole rat in his colony who enjoys wearing clothes, and when Grandpah, the oldest and most naked naked mole rat, discovers his secret, Wilbur fears he will be ostracized from the colony. Discussion Prompts: ●​ Remind them what sarcastic means and ask if this is a nice way to be. ●​ When the naked mole rats yell at Wilbur, ask what it would be like to be Wilbur and have everyone think you are doing something awful. ●​ When Wilbur asks, “Why not?” shift the focus to the other mole rats by asking your listeners to imagine what it would be like to have someone you know and care about do something that you thought was awful. ●​ Do the glasses on one of Wilbur’s friends or Grand-pah’s cane count as clothing? Do the security uniforms, the purse, or the lunch box count as clothing? ●​ When Grand-pah is thinking, ask them what they think he is thinking about. You can push this further by asking them to consider all the factors that he has to consider in making his decision, how he will/should weigh those factors, and what they think his final decision will be. Be A Naked Mole Rat Expert by Alex Hall (590 HAL) Join expert biologist Dr. Tom Tunnel to learn all about naked mole rats. Explore the burrows these rodents call home, join different rats in their colonies to learn all about their jobs, discover how naked mole rats get the most out of their dinner, and more. Fun illustrations paired with real photos bring the world of the naked mole rats to life. Soon you'll be a naked mole rat expert, too! Discussion Prompts: ●​ Before reading, ask: what do you know about naked mole rats? Why are they called naked? ●​ Would you like to have a naked mole rat as a pet? Why or why not? What would you need to do to take care of one? ●​ What do you know now about naked mole rats after reading this book?

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