About This Book
Berkeley Breathed's "The Last Basselope" is a delightful 32-page chapter book featuring his beloved Outland characters, led by Opus the Penguin. The story follows Opus and a reluctant team of "great and famous discoverers" as they embark on a quest to find the last descendant of a supposedly ferocious, ancient race: the Basselope. To their surprise, the creature, named Rosebud, turns out to be friendly and harmless. This book is recommended for ages 4-11 and offers a humorous adventure while subtly introducing concepts of endangered species and extinction, making it a valuable tool for opening conversations about conservation and challenging preconceptions.
In a story of adventure and revelation, Opus leads a reluctant crew of the great and famous discoverers in pursuit if the final descendant of an ancient, ferocious race.
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1
What did you imagine the Basselope would be like before Opus found it? Why?
2
How did Opus and his crew react when they found Rosebud? What did they learn about judging others?
3
What does it mean for an animal to be 'endangered'? Why is it important to protect animals like the Basselope?
4
Have you ever thought something would be scary or mean, but it turned out to be friendly?
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