About This Book
In 'Mrs. Lilly is Silly!', part of the popular 'My Weird School' series, third-grader A.J. and his friends embark on a journalistic adventure when local reporter Mrs. Lilly helps them launch a school newspaper for Career Day. True to the series' style, this seemingly innocent project quickly escalates into a series of humorous mishaps and 'terrible consequences' that will delight young readers. The book explores themes of teamwork, responsibility, and the unexpected outcomes of actions, all wrapped in Dan Gutman's signature silly, fast-paced narrative. It's an excellent choice for early elementary readers who enjoy humor and school-based stories, offering a lighthearted look at real-world concepts like reporting and consequences.
On Career Day at Ella Mentry School, local reporter Mrs. Lilly helps A.J. and his fellow third-graders start a school newspaper, but their efforts have unexpected, and terrible, consequences.
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Discussion Prompts
1
What makes Mrs. Lilly so silly? Do you think she's a good reporter?
2
What kind of stories would you want to write for a school newspaper? What kind of stories would you NOT want to write?
3
The book talks about 'terrible consequences.' What do you think that means? Have you ever done something that had unexpected consequences?
4
Why is it important to be careful about what you write or say, especially if it's about other people?
5
How did A.J. and his friends work together on the newspaper? What did they learn about teamwork?
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