Discussion Guide for Bayani’s Bridge by Dee Kramer

 

Where did Bayani sleep at night?

 

Is Bayani’s bed under a bridge quiet and comfortable? Describe your bed.

 

What do you eat for breakfast?

 

Do you ever worry about what you will eat for breakfast?

 

What did Bayani eat for breakfast?

 

Do you attend school everyday?

 

Why couldn’t Bayani and his brothers go to school?

 

Would you rather work in a dump or go to school?

 

What was Bayani afraid he would step on in the dump?

 

What did Bayani’s family find in the dump?

 

Why did Bayani’s family want Dancia to attend school?

 

How much money did Bayani, Nesto, Riz, Mother, and Papa earn each day?

 

Why was a notebook important to Dancia?

 

Did Splish bring happiness to Bayani?

 

If you could have any kind of pet, what would you choose?

 

Did Bayani live in a nice house? Describe your house?

 

What can we do to help children who must work in a dump?

 

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