About This Book
Pat Hutchins' classic picture book, "Don't Forget the Bacon!", follows a young boy tasked with a simple grocery list by his mother. As he walks to the store, his memory plays tricks on him, transforming "six farm eggs" into "six fat legs" and other amusing rhyming substitutions. The story, celebrated for its humor and gentle narrative, is an excellent tool for teaching children about memory, the reliability of spoken language, and the concept of miscommunication. It also subtly introduces themes of responsibility and perseverance, making it a valuable read-aloud for ages 3-7.
A little boy goes grocery shopping for his mother and tries hard to remember her instructions.
Discussion Prompts
1
What was on the boy's original shopping list?
2
How did the boy's list change as he walked to the store? Can you think of other words that rhyme with "eggs" or "pears"?
3
Have you ever forgotten something important? How did that feel?
4
What does it mean to be responsible? How did the boy show responsibility?
5
Why do you think it's important to listen carefully?
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