Cat Hears a Roar!: (Cat and Friends)
Kitten and Friends Series
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What’s inside...
In 'Cat Hears a Roar!', a curious cat named Whiskers embarks on an adventurous journey after hearing a mysterious roar, learning lessons about bravery and friendship alongside animal friends. In a separate story from the Cat and Friends series, a dinosaur wants to play with Cat, who is initially scared. Through engaging illustrations and rhyming text, the board book helps young readers develop vocabulary and understand phonics, catering to toddlers and preschoolers.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
2-6
Length
24 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think Cat felt when he heard the roar? Have you ever heard a sound that surprised you?
Why do you think it's important for Cat to have friends like Duck and Squirrel in the story?
What would you do if you were Cat and heard a mysterious roar?
How did Cat's friends help him feel better? Can you think of a time when your friends helped you?
What do you think is the message of this story?
Tip: Role play these questions
While discussing the book, maintain eye contact and show genuine interest in your child's responses.
Encourage your child to elaborate on their answers by asking follow-up questions like 'Why do you think that?' or 'Can you tell me more about that?'
Relate the story's situations to your child’s experiences to make the conversation more relatable and impactful.
Praise your child's thoughts and ideas to build their confidence in expressing themselves.
Use expressions and voice modulation to make the discussion lively and engaging.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: The importance of listening
Explanation: In 'Cat Hears a Roar!', the protagonist, Cat, uses attentive listening skills to understand and respond to a friend's call for help.
Real-World Application: Children learn to enhance their listening abilities which can lead to better communication with peers and adults in school or at home.
Example Lesson: Helping others in need
Explanation: The story showcases Cat helping a friend who roars for help, teaching children about empathy and the significance of aiding others.
Real-World Application: Children are encouraged to be considerate and supportive, applying these values in practical scenarios like helping a friend in distress or collaborating in group activities.
Example Lesson: Courage to face fears
Explanation: When Cat hears the roar, initially it's scary, but Cat overcomes this fear to help a friend, demonstrating bravery.
Real-World Application: This lesson helps children understand the value of confronting fears, be it trying out new activities, or standing up for themselves and others.
Example Lesson: Value of friendship
Explanation: Throughout 'Cat Hears a Roar!', friendship is highlighted as Cat and other characters work together to solve a problem.
Real-World Application: This teaches children the importance of building and maintaining friendships, which can lead to a supportive and cooperative environment at school and in play.
Example Lesson: Problem-solving skills
Explanation: Cat uses critical thinking and problem-solving skills to figure out why the roar was made and to find a solution.
Real-World Application: Enhancing these skills in children can help them tackle academic challenges and daily situations with a logical and calm approach.