Tips for using Whatever with Children:
William Bee, who wrote and illustrated Whatever lives in the United Kingdom . After reading the book, look closely at the pictures with your child for clues that hint that this story took place in the United Kingdom . Look for the United Kingdom on a map or a globe to show your child where you live and where the story took place. Encourage an interest in books from other countries by going to your local library and looking for books about other countries or set in other countries.
Tips for using Whatever with Families:
Encourage the families to read Whatever with the children's classic Pierre , by Maurice Sendak. Have the families compare the two books by talking about what is the same and what is different, some families may want to write down their ideas on a graphic organizer . Also, have the families discuss the ending of the book. Encourage the families to brainstorm what would happen next if the book continued the story. Start the conversation with open ended questions like, “What would Billy's dad do next?” or “What would Billy say next?”