About This Book
Judith Viorst's 'Lulu and the Brontosaurus' is a delightful and humorous chapter book about a headstrong girl named Lulu who insists on getting a brontosaurus for her birthday. When her parents refuse, Lulu embarks on an adventure into the forest to find one herself. The story takes a comical turn when the gentle brontosaurus she encounters agrees that having a pet is a wonderful idea, but he intends for Lulu to be *his* pet. This book is perfect for children aged 4-11, offering a fun way to explore themes of stubbornness, perspective-taking, and learning that not everything goes your way, all wrapped in an engaging, witty narrative.
Lulu's parents refuse to give in when she demands a brontosaurus for her birthday and so she sets out to find her own, but while the brontosaurus she finally meets approves of pets, he does not intend to be Lulu's.
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Discussion Prompts
1
Why do you think Lulu was so determined to get a brontosaurus?
2
How did Lulu feel when she realized the brontosaurus wanted her as a pet? Have you ever had a time when things didn't go as you expected?
3
What do you think Lulu learned from her adventure with the brontosaurus?
4
If you were Lulu, how would you try to convince the brontosaurus to let you go?
5
Why is it important to understand someone else's point of view, even if it's different from yours?
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