A family discussion sheet
Read Ojie together
A companion for families reading Ojie the Honeybee by Ryan Ansin, illustrated by Toby Mikle. Pick a few prompts and let your child’s questions lead.
Reading with: _______________________ Date: _________________
Notice, wonder, talk
- What on the cover makes you curious about Ojie?
- Who helps your community, and what do they do?
- Choose a moment when Ojie faces a problem. What choices can you imagine?
- Pick an illustration. What does it help you understand?
- Which choice in the story would you like to talk about? Why?
- What is one small way our family could help someone?
Draw a circle of helpers
Draw people who help your community. Label one thing each person does.
Imagine another choice
Choose a moment from the book. Draw another choice the character could make.