Horrible Harry and the Stolen Cookie

Name: Horrible Harry and the Stolen Cookie
ISBN: 9780142422274

by Suzy Kline

Harry, known for his "horrible" antics, contemplates stealing from Room 3B's Sharing and Caring Tag Sale to help his family with money troubles. His best friend Doug narrates this thoughtful school st

About This Book

In "Horrible Harry and the Stolen Cookie," Harry faces a significant ethical dilemma when financial difficulties at home lead him to consider taking items from a school tag sale. Narrated by his best friend Doug, this early chapter book explores themes of honesty, empathy, and the complexities behind a child's actions. It's an excellent resource for discussing right versus wrong, understanding different family situations, and the importance of making good choices, all within a familiar and engaging school setting.

"Harry considers stealing from Room 3B's Sharing and Caring Tag Sale in order to help out with money problems at home"--

Concepts

Honesty & Integrity Friendship & Loyalty Justice & Fairness Empathy & Kindness Shame & Guilt Resilience & Perseverance Self-Confidence & Identity Curiosity & Wonder Financial Hardship Growing Up Peer Pressure School Life Friendship & Social

Heads up, parents

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Discussion Prompts

Why do you think Harry was considering stealing the cookie?

What are some other ways Harry could have tried to solve his family's money problems?

Have you ever felt tempted to do something you knew was wrong? What did you do?

How do you think Harry's friends felt about his dilemma?

What does it mean to be "horrible" like Harry, and is it always a bad thing?

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