Puppy Patrol 35: Holly's Wish (Jenny Dale's Puppy Patrol)
#35 in Puppy patrol Series
What’s inside...
Will Holly, a beautiful labrador pup, find a home in time for Christmas? This is another adventure from the King Street Kennels. Holly is an adorable chocolate Labrador pup with just one wish - she wants to find a home! Neil and Emily think they've found the perfect place for her - but a girl called Alex has other ideas. As snow falls on the country town of Compton, Holly huddles up in the rescue centre and the Parkers begin to lose hope. Can they make Holly's wish come true in time for Christmas?
Discussion points
What do you think Holly's biggest wish was and why?
How do you think the characters in the book show kindness to each other?
What would you do if you were in Holly's situation?
How do the pets in the story help the characters solve problems?
What did you learn about taking care of animals from this book?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to reflect on their own experiences with pets and relate those to Holly’s journey in the story.
Ask your child how they would feel in similar situations faced by the characters to build empathy and understanding.
Discuss the importance of teamwork and helping others as shown in the book, and relate it to real-life situations in your child’s world.
Use the story as a starting point to talk about responsibility and what it means to take care of another living being.
Highlight moments in the book where characters make difficult choices, and discuss the importance of making informed, kind decisions.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Empathy and Kindness
Explanation: Through the narrative, readers see characters displaying empathy and kindness towards animals, particularly Holly, the dog in distress.
Real-World Application: Children learn to understand and share the feelings of others, extending kindness not just to pets but to all living beings they interact with daily.
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: Taking care of Holly, the dog, teaches the characters—and thus the readers—about the responsibilities involved in caring for others.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this by taking small responsibilities in their own lives, such as caring for a family pet or helping with household chores, fostering accountability from a young age.
Example Lesson: Problem-solving
Explanation: The story presents various challenges that characters must navigate, demonstrating critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to think critically and approach problems they face at school or home with thoughtful solutions.
Example Lesson: Teamwork
Explanation: Characters often work together to help Holly, highlighting the importance of collaborating to achieve common goals.
Real-World Application: This lesson teaches children the value of cooperating with others, applicable in team projects at school or in collaborative games.
Example Lesson: Perseverance
Explanation: Throughout Holly's journey, the characters face setbacks but continue to strive for a positive outcome, emphasizing perseverance.
Real-World Application: Children learn the importance of persistence in overcoming obstacles in their educational journey or personal endeavors.