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Parent Guide: Annie And The Avalanche
A short discussion guide for the grown-up who read Annie And The Avalanche aloud. It explains what the story is really about, gives you questions tailored for young children, and ends with one small way to bring the story to life.
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Meet the Crew
A short introduction to each character, with a detail to share as your child finds them in the book.
Feelings Check-In
Feeling faces and a few simple questions that connect how the characters felt to how your child feels.
10 Things Annie Wants You to Know
Little things about Annie that aren’t in the book, to share with your child like secrets.
Bring Megasauria Into Your Day
Small ideas to carry the story into the week ahead, from something to do together to a question for the dinner table.
Specific to this guide
What Could Crush Have Done Instead?
Five better choices Crush could have made, to help your child think beyond good guy and bad guy.
A Gentle Way to Talk About Mean Behavior
Simple words a young child can hold onto: feeling mad is okay, hurting others is not.
Why Was Crush Mean?
Often the first thing children ask. A gentle look at what might be underneath Crush's anger, with questions that let your child decide.
Standing Up Without Being Stopped
Crush tries threats, an avalanche and mockery, and none of it works. Talk about why Annie keeps going instead of arguing back.
Three Powers, One Problem
No single power can clear the rocks. Walk through what Pearcy, Stella and Annie each bring, and why it only works when they combine.
Knowing When to Ask for Help
The story turns when Annie walks back to find her friends. Help your child see asking for help as something strong, not something to hide.
