Animal Tales 5: Dog in Danger!
#5 of 70 in Animal Stories Series
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What’s inside...
An adventure series based around helping animals big and small, fully endorsed by the RSPCA. Cassie, Ben and Dr Joe are on a bushwalk when they bump into a family who have lost their dog. They immediately offer to help, but can't find the poor old dog anywhere. The weather is becoming stormy and it looks as if the search will have to be called off . . . until Cassie hears a small whine from over a cliff edge.
Discussion points
How do you think Baxter felt when he was in danger, and what would you do if you were in his place?
What qualities make Baxter a good friend? Can you think of a time when you were a good friend like Baxter?
What would you have done differently if you were one of the characters in the story?
Why is it important to help others, just like the characters helped Baxter in the book?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their emotions about the story. Discuss Baxter’s feelings and ask your child to relate those emotions to their experiences.
Highlight the acts of kindness and bravery in the story. Ask your child about times they have seen similar actions in their life.
After reading the book, act out different scenes together. This will help your child connect more deeply with the events and characters of the story.
Encourage your child to think about the moral of the story and what they can learn from it. This helps in developing their critical thinking.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Courage in the face of adversity
Explanation: In 'Animal Tales 5: Dog in Danger!', the protagonist demonstrates bravery when rescuing a friend in trouble, illustrating that courage can change outcomes.
Real-World Application: Children learn to face their own fears and challenges courageously, whether it’s standing up to a bully or trying something new.
Example Lesson: Empathy for animals
Explanation: The story portrays deep empathy towards the dog in danger, teaching children the importance of understanding and caring for animals’ feelings and well-being.
Real-World Application: This can lead to children developing a lifelong compassion towards animals, encouraging them to care for pets or even help animals in their community.
Example Lesson: Importance of teamwork
Explanation: Characters in the book collaborate to rescue the dog, highlighting how teamwork can achieve goals that might be impossible for an individual.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to cooperate with siblings, friends, and classmates in group tasks or joint efforts.
Example Lesson: Problem-solving skills
Explanation: The book features characters coming up with creative solutions to save the dog, which underscores the value of thinking outside the box.
Real-World Application: Kids learn to apply problem-solving skills in various situations such as resolving conflicts with peers or tackling difficult school assignments.