Picture Book: Clever Beatrice
Author:
Margaret Willey
Illustrator: Heather Solomon
Summary:
Beatrice may be clever, but she is also worried. One day her mother warned her
that they were running out of porridge. She asked her mother if it was time for
her to go into the world to make money to help provide for the family home. Her
mother explains that there are only two ways to make money in their land.
Beatrice is too small to lumberjack. The only other way it to engage in the gambling
tendencies of their neighbor, a rich giant who loves to gamble on his strength.
Through a series of three bets and Beatrice’s quick thinking, she manages to
obtain all of the giant’s gold coins. The dull giant even feels lucky in the
end because he hasn't lost more.
Hanna’s Comments: This is a story set in the northern peninsula of
Michigan in the USA. On the end papers, you’ll find a map of the area and some
of the places that are mentioned in the book. Connect this story to elements of
David’s battle with the giant Goliath, particularly how David and Beatrice might
have had similar motivations for their families.
Original Publisher & Date of Publication: Atheneum, 2004
Age & Grade Appropriateness: 4 and up, Pre and up
# of Pages: 40
Available in Spanish? Not at present
Formats other than Book: None at present
PBT Category: Post 2k
PBT Topics this Book connects with: abilities, action,
adventure, affirmation, America, bravery/courage, challenges, confidence,
deception/dishonesty/lies/lying, family, gifts/giftedness/talents, mothers, poverty,
risking, strength/strength in God, wisdom
Scripture Connections: David and Goliath (Samuel 17:1-58)
Idea(s) for Application: Use this picture book in a lesson on David and
Goliath. Be sure to have the children in your faith community point out
connections between the two stories such as their youth, surprising courage, and their desires to protect their families.
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