More information about the Minou Teaching Guide

Grades K-4

MINOU RETURNS!

In the heart of Paris, a pampered cat learns self-reliance.

Welcome back to our beloved MINOU, the sleek Parisian cat who learns to be self reliant and to take care of herself!

Not being able to take care of yourself is a risky way to live. Young people learn this lesson in a dramatic and positive way as they watch Minou, a beautiful Siamese cat, who suddenly finds herself on her own and unprepared to take care of herself. After the death of her mistress, Minou learns the value of self-reliance and develops the skills she needs to keep herself fed, sheltered, and content.

The inventive Minou teaching guide includes a wealth of activities. Your students will complete crossword puzzles about Minou’s story, play the French Number Game, and make their way through the streets of Paris via Minou’s Map. Voila! Minou will help you

• Explore the problems created by being too dependent upon the care of others
• Describe the importance of education and marketable skills

What others think about Minou

“An entertaining production that offers a subtle message regarding preservation and self-reliance.” – Booklist

“Children learn about the importance of independence and self-sufficiency.” – Library Talk