Huxley Pig's Airplane
Huxley Pig Series
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What’s inside...
Another adventure of Huxley Pig written by the author of 'Huxley Pig', 'Huxley Pig at the Circus', 'Huxley Pig at the Restaurant' and 'Huxley Pig in the Haunted House'.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
3-7
Length
24 pages
Text complexity
Character compass
Huxley Pig
Sam Seagull
Discussion points
What do you think Huxley Pig dreams about next after flying the airplane?
How did Huxley Pig feel when he was flying the airplane? Can you describe a time you felt the same way?
Why is it important for Huxley Pig to wear a helmet while flying?
What would you do if you could fly an airplane like Huxley Pig?
How do you think Huxley Pig prepared for his airplane adventure?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their thoughts and emotions about the story, relating them to their own experiences.
Ask your child to imagine their own adventure, similar to Huxley Pig's, and discuss what it would involve.
Highlight the importance of safety measures like wearing a helmet, as demonstrated by Huxley Pig, and discuss why it's important in real life too.
Use expressive reading techniques, altering your tone and pace to match the excitement of Huxley Pig’s airplane ride to keep your child engaged.
After reading, encourage your child to draw a picture of what they imagine Huxley Pig’s next dream adventure might look like.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Curiosity and Exploration
Explanation: Huxley Pig's adventures on the airplane spark curiosity and inspire exploration of new places and experiences.
Real-World Application: Encourages children to be curious about the world around them and to embrace new experiences, whether it be trying new activities or learning about different cultures.
Example Lesson: Problem-Solving
Explanation: Throughout his journey, Huxley encounters various challenges that he must think creatively to resolve.
Real-World Application: Teaches children the importance of thinking on their feet and using their imagination to solve problems they come across in daily life.
Example Lesson: Independence
Explanation: By navigating his own adventure, Huxley Pig demonstrates autonomy and the capability to make decisions.
Real-World Application: Promotes the development of independence in children, encouraging them to make choices and take initiative in their activities.
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: Huxley takes responsibility for his journey and the decisions he makes along the way, learning from the outcomes of his choices.
Real-World Application: Instills the value of taking responsibility for one’s actions and learning from their consequences, which is crucial in a child's personal development.