Hippo & Rabbit in Three Short Tales (Scholastic Reader, Level 1)
Scholastic Reader Level 3 Series
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What’s inside...
Friends Hippo and Rabbit spend the day together having breakfast, playing on the swings, and waiting for a thunderstorm to end. In this Scholastic Reader Level 1 book, Rabbit and Hippo experience a day filled with fun and adventure. From turning breakfast into a feast to enjoying thrilling swing rides at the park, and finding comfort with each other during a thunderstorm, the unlikely friends discover that any time spent together is wonderful, regardless of their differences.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
4-7
Length
32 pages
Text complexity
Character compass
Hippo
The Rabbit
Discussion points
How do you think Rabbit felt when Hippo cheered him up?
What would you do if you were in Hippo's place to help a friend feel better?
Can you think of a time when you helped someone or someone helped you like Hippo and Rabbit?
What makes Hippo and Rabbit good friends? What qualities do they share that you value in your own friendships?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use expressive voices for Hippo and Rabbit to make the storytelling more dynamic and engaging for your child.
Before turning the page, ask your child to predict what might happen next, encouraging them to think critically about the story.
Discuss the illustrations with your child, asking them to describe what they see and how it adds to the story.
Relate the story's themes to your child’s daily experiences, such as times they've dealt with similar feelings or situations.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Friendship
Explanation: In this book, Hippo and Rabbit navigate their differences and misunderstandings through problem-solving and communication, demonstrating the essence of friendship.
Real-World Application: Children can apply these scenarios to understand the importance of resolving conflicts with friends through discussions and mutual respect.
Example Lesson: Empathy
Explanation: Rabbit learns to understand and share the feelings of Hippo when faced with challenges, teaching empathy through their interactions.
Real-World Application: This lesson helps children relate to how others feel and teaches them to be considerate and supportive in real-life situations.
Example Lesson: Courage
Explanation: Throughout the tales, both characters face small fears. Their courage in confronting these fears exemplifies bravery.
Real-World Application: Children learn that it's okay to feel scared and that facing their fears, no matter how small, is a part of growing up.
Example Lesson: Problem-solving
Explanation: The characters consistently find creative solutions to their problems, highlighting the importance of thinking critically and creatively.
Real-World Application: These examples encourage children to think outside the box and use their imaginations to overcome obstacles in their own lives.