Meet Kaya
Submitted by admin on Tue, 11/03/2009 - 8:02am
Author: Janet Beeler Shaw
Publisher: American Girl Publishing Inc (2002)
Binding: Paperback, 80 pages
Kaya, a member of the Nez Perce tribe, is proud, adventurous, and optimistic. We get a peek into the lifestyle and customs of the tribe in this first book in the Kaya series.
This book is especially good for addressing concepts about character, like having humility, accepting responsibility, acting with the right motivations, and learning from our mistakes. The story reflects the effects of Kaya’s actions, sometimes positive and sometimes not.
Best Audience:
Girls ages 4-10
Parts that might raise objections:
None
Ideas you will want to discuss:
nicknames, families, the opinions of others, what should motivate us
Discussion Questions:
What do you think of punishing all children for one’s misdeed?
Do you think it was reasonable for Kaya’s mother to expect her to watch her brothers all the time?
Is Kaya like you in any way?
What are some ways Kaya changed in the story?
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