Elementary Library

Resource & Discussion Guide

The Wheels on the Tuk Tuk by Kabir Sehgal & Surishtha Sehgal (782.42 SEH) In this twist on the classic song "The Wheels on the Bus," the wheels on the tuk tuk go round and round all over the city in India. Discussion prompts: ●​ How is this book similar or different to other versions of Wheels on the Bus? ●​ What culture or place is this book celebrating? What do you already know about that culture? ●​ What is something unique about the culture in this book that you noticed in the illustrations? ●​ What is something unique about the culture in this book that you noticed in the text? ‘Ohana Means Family by Ilima Loomis (E LOO) In this cumulative rhyme in the style of "The House That Jack Built," a family celebrates Hawaii and its culture while serving poi at a luau. Discussion prompts: ●​ How is this book similar or different to other versions of The House that Jack Built? ●​ What culture or place is this book celebrating? What do you know about that culture already? ●​ What is something unique about the culture in this book that you noticed in the illustrations? ●​ What is something unique about the culture in this book that you noticed in the text? The Pinata the Farm Maiden Hung by Samantha R. Vamos (E VAM) [A cumulative tale of] a farm girl who creates a piñata of papier mâché with the help of a boy and the animals on the farm. Includes a glossary of Spanish words, and a step-by-step guide to building your own piñata Discussion prompts: ●​ How is this book similar or different to other versions of The House that Jack Built? ●​ What culture or place is this book celebrating? What do you know about that culture already? ●​ What is something unique about the culture in this book that you noticed in the illustrations? ●​ What is something unique about the culture in this book that you noticed in the text?

Old Mikamba Had A Farm by Rachel Isadora (782.42 ISA) The inhabitants of Old Makimba's farm in Africa, including a baboon, an elephant, and a lion, are described, verse by verse. Includes facts about African animals.

Discussion prompts: ●​ How is this book similar or different to other versions of Old MacDonald Had A Farm?

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