Jungle Sounds
Animal Sounds Series
What’s inside...
Explore the sounds of jungle animals in this engaging book by Amy Mullen. Featuring dreamy illustrations and simple sentences, the book introduces young readers to the noises made by various jungle creatures. Perfect for babies, toddlers, and beginning readers, it uses repetition and sight words to enhance reading fluency and comprehension. Other books in the series include FOREST SOUNDS and FARM SOUNDS.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
2-4
Length
20 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What sounds did you like the most in the jungle and why?
How do you think the animals feel in their jungle home?
Can you imagine what it would be like to live in the jungle? What would you see, hear, or smell?
Which animal from the book would you want to be friends with and why?
What can we do to help protect the homes of these jungle animals?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use an expressive and animated tone while reading to mimic the sounds of the jungle.
Pause after each animal is introduced to ask your child what they know about that animal or if they’ve seen it before.
After reading, spend some time with your child drawing their favorite scene or animal from the book.
Encourage your child to tell their own story about a day in the jungle using inspiration from the book.
Discuss the importance of jungle conservation, relating it to the habitats of the animals in the book.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Understanding Animal Habitats
Explanation: Jungle Sounds uses vibrant illustrations and engaging sounds to depict various animals in their natural jungle habitats.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to appreciate biodiversity and recognize the importance of environmental conservation from an early age.
Example Lesson: Sensory Development
Explanation: The book incorporates auditory elements with each page turn, stimulating the hearing senses alongside visual learning.
Real-World Application: This can aid children in developing a better understanding of their senses and how to use them to learn about the world.
Example Lesson: Cause and Effect
Explanation: As children interact with the book and mimic the jungle sounds, they see a direct response in the storyline, teaching them about causality.
Real-World Application: This concept helps children grasp the idea of consequences resulting from actions, which can be applied in their decision-making process.
Example Lesson: Cultural Awareness
Explanation: Through the depiction of a jungle setting, young readers are exposed to a habitat that may be culturally different from their own, fostering a sense of global awareness.
Real-World Application: Children will be more open and understanding toward different environments and cultures, promoting empathy and inclusivity.
Example Lesson: Sharing and Interactive Play
Explanation: Jungle Sounds encourages children to share the book with peers or family members, as they explore the sounds and sights together.
Real-World Application: This can promote cooperative play and improve social skills as children engage with others during reading.