Bob is a mouse with a big problem. He's attempting to avoid being eaten by two hungry cats. How does this canny mouse avoid becoming a tasty meal? By telling fairy tales about his family and baking deserts, of course. Isn't that the way all mice escape from hungry cats? As Bob tells folktales from his family tree, we learn twists on traditional fairy tales. Is Bob's story telling ability and baking abilities enough to fend off these hungry felines?
Discussion Questions:
1. Look at Bob's Family Tree. Why do you think they place this at the beginning of the book? As you read, refer to this graphic organizer as you read the story.
2. Keep a list of the fairy tales that are referred to or listed in this book.
3. Write down 5 vivid vocabulary words as you read. How do these words change the mood of what you are reading?
4. After Bob is caught by the cats, how is he able to avoid being eaten?
5. If you had a goose that could lay something special, what would it be? Why?
6. Think about the chapter called "The Three Rats." Discuss the plot (problem and solution).
7. Think about the story of Rumplestiltskin the Troll. Why could he consider his predicament to be bittersweet?
8. Think about the gifts bestowed upon Griselda and her shrewsister. If Bob could bestow a gift upon Muffin and Brutus, what would it be? Why?
9. How is Bob's version of Cinderella similar and different to the traditional fairy tale?
10. Did Bob live happily ever after? How do you know?
Did you enjoy reading "How to Save Your Tail"? Why or why not?
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