We read Peanut Vs the Piano over two years ago at my book club, and it was such fun! I wrote a blog post about one of the activities we did as we read the book, and I look forward to repeating the activity with a fresh batch of book clubbers as we read Peanut Has a Plan.
This hOle book is a lovely little chapter book about determination and kindness. With an enterprising character at the centre of the story, what starts off as a desire to earn money becomes much more than that. Peanut, together with her twin brothers Papad and Pickle, comes up with one plan after another to show that she’s responsible and can do something worth talking about at Show and Tell in school!
Names
Peanut, Papad and Pickle – I sure hope their parents named them after things they like! What if your parents named you after their favourite food? What would your name be?
As Peanut Has a Plan is the first book we will be reading at my book club next month, it’s a great way to introduce ourselves – tell us what you’re called, and tell us what you could have been called.
Summer Holidays
For Show and Tell in school, Peanut must talk about something new she did in the summer holidays. This is perfect for my book clubbers too! What did you do that you’ve never done before? What can you show us as you tell us your story?
Business Plans
I love stories about children’s money-making plans. Making Millions, Amelia Bedelia Means Business, Trunk Call for Ajju … How would you try to make money? Apart from the ideas in the book, what could you do to earn something?
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