☕Broken🐈
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When Mei Mei accidentally breaks her ama's favorite cup, she's convinced it's the end of the world. What if Ama is angry? What if she yells? What if she kicks Mei Mei out of her house? Mei Mei can't face it. But when Mimi, the innocent cat who witnesses her crime, ends up being blamed, the guilt is too much! Mimi's accusing eyes follow Mei Mei until she just can't take it anymore, and the truth comes spilling out.
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Meet the Creator
X. Fang, who also goes by Susan, is a visual artist and maker of books for young readers. She exhibits her art throughout the U.S. and internationally and has worked professionally as a graphic designer and art director for film and television studios. Born in Taichung, Taiwan, raised in Atlanta, Georgia, she now lives in rural Maine with her husband, son, and their dog, Pamela.
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Discussion Questions
What did Mei Mei accidentally break? Who did the item belong to?
Who was Mimi?
What did Mei Mei do after she broke the cup?
Who was blamed for breaking the cup at first? How did this make Mei Mei feel?
Where did Mei Mei go when she felt scared and guilty?
Why was Mei Mei afraid to tell Ama the truth?
What did Ama do when she found out the truth?
What did Ama mean when she said that repairs tell a story?
Have you ever been afraid to tell the truth like Mei Mei? What happened?
Why is honesty important, even when it feels scary?
How would you feel if someone else got blamed for something you did?
What lesson did this story teach about mistakes and forgiveness?
Tell about a time you made a mistake. What did you do afterward?
What are some things that can be mended or fixed instead of being thrown away when broken?
Book Activities
Draw a picture of the cup before and after it was fixed.
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