Hey Duggee: Duggee and Friends Little Library
Hey Duggee Series
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What’s inside...
This delightful set of small board books introduces young readers to Duggee, the lovable dog, and his group of animal friends as they embark on various adventures and earn badges along the way. Each book in the Little Library focuses on a different character, providing a fun and engaging way for toddlers to explore the world of Duggee and his friends. In this new collection, readers will meet Mr and Mr Crab, Chew Chew, Naughty Monkey, and Stick in four bright, bold board books. This little library is the perfect set of books for little Duggee fans everywhere. Duggee LOVES his friends! Meet some of them in this BRAND NEW Little Library, with four stories. In this super fun collection of mini-books, you can meet Mr and Mr Crab in The Sandcastle Badge, Chew Chew in The River Badge, Naughty Monkey in The Be Careful Badge, and Stick in The Stick Badge. Also available are 'Hey Duggee Little Library' and 'Hey Bedtime Little Library'.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
2-5
Length
10 pages
Text complexity
Character compass
Duggee
Betty
Norrie
Roly
Happy
Tag
Discussion points
What do you think Duggee and his friends like to do together the most?
How do you feel when you help your friends like Duggee does?
If you could create a badge for Duggee, what would it be and why?
Which of Duggee’s friends do you relate to the most and what makes them special to you?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their feelings about the story, focusing on how the characters' actions made them feel.
Relate Duggee's adventures to real-life situations your child might encounter to foster empathy and understanding.
Prompt your child to think creatively by asking them to invent a new adventure or badge for Duggee and his friends.
Discuss the importance of teamwork and friendship as depicted in the book, stressing how everyone, no matter how different, can contribute positively.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Teamwork and Collaboration
Explanation: Through various interactive stories, Duggee and his friends showcase how working together can lead to successful outcomes.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this by participating in group activities at school or in play, learning to share and make decisions as a team.
Example Lesson: Problem-Solving Skills
Explanation: Each book in the Little Library presents different challenges that Duggee and his friends must solve, teaching children to think critically and creatively.
Real-World Application: Kids can use these problem-solving approaches when faced with puzzles or conflicts during their daily activities.
Example Lesson: Importance of Diversity
Explanation: Duggee's group of friends are all different animals, which subtly teaches children the value of diversity and inclusion.
Real-World Application: This can help children in embracing differences among their peers and learning to interact respectfully with others from various backgrounds.
Example Lesson: Joy of Learning
Explanation: The stories are educational yet fun, promoting a positive attitude towards learning new things.
Real-World Application: This lesson encourages children to remain curious and enthusiastic about learning, both in and out of educational environments.
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: Each character in the books has tasks they must complete, fostering a sense of responsibility.
Real-World Application: Children can mirror this behavior by taking care of their personal belongings or completing homework assignments.