SuitabookBagels from Benny
Aubrey Davis
- Reading
- Read it as a conversation about intention rather than only about the bagels. Pause before the ending to ask what Benny may be hoping for, then revisit whether his understanding matches other characters’ views.
- Themes
- Giving and gratitude: Benny helps at the bakery and repeatedly leaves bagels as an expression of thanks. The book?s stance on this remains unclear.
- Religious understanding: Benny tries to thank God by leaving a bagful of bagels in the synagogue and believes God eats them. The book?s stance on this remains unclear.
- Worth knowing
- The story involves a child directing gifts towards God and interpreting what happens to them. Consider whether you want to explore different understandings of prayer, gratitude and unseen recipients while reading together.