Little Puppy : Fluffy Tales Series
Play with me Series
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What’s inside...
The 'Play With Me' series includes sturdy board books designed to engage infants and toddlers. Each book features textured pages and a lovable character, such as Little Puppy, who learns about colors. The books also function as plush toys, making them ideal companions for early tactile learning and snuggling.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
5-6
Length
10 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
How do you think the little puppy felt when he got lost?
What would you do if you met a new animal friend like the little puppy did?
Why is it important to help others who are in trouble?
What does this story teach us about friendship and kindness?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use expressive reading to convey the emotions of the puppy and other characters, which can help your child understand and empathize with them.
Pause after key moments in the story to ask your child how they would react in similar situations, fostering critical thinking.
Point out the illustrations that add to the story, asking your child to describe what they see and how it connects to the story, enhancing observation skills.
After finishing the book, encourage your child to draw a picture of their favorite scene, which helps in retaining the story and stimulates creativity.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: Throughout 'Little Puppy: Fluffy Tales Series,' the young puppy learns the importance of being responsible as it begins to take care of its own belongings and space.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by taking initiative to clean their room, organize their toys, or help in household chores, nurturing a sense of responsibility.
Example Lesson: Empathy
Explanation: The story showcases the puppy's journey in understanding and sharing the feelings of other characters, such as comforting a friend who is sad.
Real-World Application: Kids can learn to recognize emotions in others around them and respond thoughtfully. This could be as simple as sharing a toy with a sibling who feels left out or giving a hug to a friend who is upset.
Example Lesson: Curiosity and Learning
Explanation: The curious nature of the puppy leads it to explore the environment, asking questions and learning from the answers.
Real-World Application: Children are encouraged to explore the world around them, ask questions and seek answers, thereby enhancing their knowledge and fostering a lifelong love for learning.
Example Lesson: Perseverance
Explanation: As the puppy encounters challenges, such as learning a new trick, it demonstrates perseverance by not giving up until it succeeds.
Real-World Application: This teaches children the value of persisting through difficulties whether it be in school while learning a new topic or in personal activities like sports or arts.
Example Lesson: Friendship
Explanation: The book emphasizes building friendships and maintaining them through mutual respect, understanding, and fun, as seen in the puppy's interactions with other animals.
Real-World Application: It highlights the importance of being a good friend in real life, which can be manifested by sharing, listening, and playing respectfully with peers.