What do you think Nora's dream meant to her?

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Have you ever felt sad about losing something important, and how did you feel better?

This is a discussion prompt for Nora's Roses by Satomi Ichikawa. Use it to spark conversation with your child after reading.

What are some things that make you feel better when you're sick?

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Nora's Roses

Name: Nora's Roses
ISBN: 9780698115668

by Satomi Ichikawa

While sick in bed, Nora watches her beloved roses disappear until a magical dream brings her comfort and wonder in this gentle story.

About This Book

After watching other people pick and carry off most of her roses while she is sick in bed, Nora has a special dream involving the flowers.

Concepts

Sadness & Grief Resilience & Perseverance Curiosity & Wonder Love & Family Self-Confidence & Identity Joy & Gratitude Child Illness

Heads up, parents

illness

Wonderlit Review

Nora's Roses is a gentle, reflective story about a young girl named Nora who is sick in bed and watches her beautiful roses being picked by others. Feeling a sense of loss and helplessness, Nora experiences a special dream involving her flowers. The book subtly explores themes of sadness, recovery, and finding solace in imagination and inner strength. It handles the sensitive topic of loss and illness with a tender touch, offering a hopeful emotional arc. This book is ideal for a child who is experiencing a mild illness, feeling a sense of loss, or simply needs a comforting story. A parent might reach for this when their child is unwell or grappling with a small disappointment. No specific scenes require previewing, as the tone is consistently gentle. Younger readers (4-6) will appreciate the comforting narrative and illustrations, while older children (7-11) might engage more deeply with the metaphorical aspects of the dream and Nora's emotional journey. Its focus on a personal, internal journey through a dream makes it a unique offering among books on coping with minor setbacks.