Perfect Puppy (Puppy Patrol)
#11 in Puppy patrol Series
What’s inside...
Sarah has fallen for one of the Kennels' newest visitors, a beautiful puppy named Lucky. Lucky's playful charm wins her lots of friends, including little Sarah Parker. However, when Sarah mysteriously becomes ill, it appears that the perfect puppy may be to blame. As the Parker family discovers Lucky's dangerous secret, a frantic search ensues to find and help Lucky before the authorities intervene. This story is the eleventh book in the PUPPY PATROL series.
Discussion points
What qualities do you think make the puppy in the story perfect?
How did the characters in the book show kindness to animals?
What would you do if you found a lost puppy like in the story?
How do you think taking care of a pet can help us learn responsibility?
What was your favorite part of the story and why?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to imagine having their own puppy and what responsibilities they would have. Discuss the importance of caring for animals and how compassion is shown through our actions. Share personal stories about pets and ask your child how they would feel in situations similar to those in the book. Lastly, celebrate the joys that pets bring into our lives, just like the puppy in the story.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: In 'Perfect Puppy', children learn about the responsibilities involved in caring for a pet, as the characters take on tasks like feeding, walking, and grooming their puppy.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by taking on small responsibilities at home, such as helping to set the table or care for a family pet, fostering a sense of duty and care.
Example Lesson: Empathy
Explanation: The story demonstrates empathy by showing the characters understanding and addressing the feelings and needs of their new puppy, empathizing with its initial nervousness in a new home.
Real-World Application: Kids can use this understanding to better relate to the feelings of friends and family members, promoting a more caring and supportive environment.
Example Lesson: Teamwork
Explanation: Throughout 'Perfect Puppy', the characters must work together to train and look after the puppy, teaching the value of cooperation and joint effort.
Real-World Application: This lesson can be mirrored in a child's life through collaborative activities such as team sports or group projects at school, helping them appreciate the importance of working with others to achieve a common goal.
Example Lesson: Problem-Solving
Explanation: The book presents various challenges that the characters must solve regarding the puppy's care, promoting critical thinking and decision making.
Real-World Application: Children can use these skills in their own lives when faced with conflicts or challenges, enhancing their ability to think critically and make informed decisions.