About This Book
Raymond Briggs's "Ug: Boy Genius of the Stone Age" introduces readers to Ug, a prehistoric boy with a mind far ahead of his time. While his family is content with stone, Ug constantly invents, from the wheel to cooked food, and longs for soft, warm trousers. This book is presented in a graphic novel format with over 100 colorful frames and speech balloons, making it highly engaging for young readers. It's a humorous yet touching story about the challenges of being an innovator and feeling misunderstood, offering a gentle exploration of family dynamics and the importance of perseverance.
To the dismay of his parents and friends, a prehistoric boy continually thinks of making things softer, warmer, and nicer, rather than being content in a world of stone.
Discussion Prompts
1
What are some of Ug's inventions? Which one do you think is the most useful?
2
Why do Ug's parents have trouble understanding him? Have you ever felt misunderstood?
3
What does Ug want more than anything? What does that tell you about him?
4
If you lived in the Stone Age, what's one thing you would try to invent or change?
5
How does Ug show perseverance even when things are difficult or his ideas are rejected?
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