Trouble With Bad Cat: Includes Books 1, 2 & 3 in this Series of Superhero Decodable Graphic Novels with Short Vowels for Phonics Practice
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Are you looking for fun graphic novels that your beginning reader can actually read? Try this three book series of decodable beginner readers including Cat Attack , Get Down Bad Cat and The Escape . These funny books feature three superheros, one with a physical disability, who battle a villian named Bad Cat. Phonics skills will be enhanced as your child decodes many short vowel words along with beginnng high frequency words. These decodable books will compliment kindergarten,first grade, special education or homeschool phonics instruction.
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Why read this book
- Superhero-themed, engages young readers with adventure.
- Focuses on phonics practice with short vowels.
- Graphic novels enhance visual literacy and comprehension.
- Suitable for early readers, boosting reading confidence.
Discussion points
What do you think makes Bad Cat behave the way he does? Could he be misunderstood?
How do the characters in the books show teamwork when they face a problem?
If you could have any superpower like the characters, what would it be and why?
What lesson did you learn from how the characters handled their challenges?
How would you help a friend who was acting like Bad Cat?
Tip: Role play these questions
While discussing the story, relate the scenarios to real-life situations your child might face to foster empathy and understanding.
Encourage your child to express their thoughts about the characters' decisions, promoting critical thinking.
Ask your child to draw their favorite scene or character, then discuss what they liked most about it, anchoring their comprehension and recall.
Praise your child for any insightful observations or connections they make, which reinforces their confidence in expressing their thoughts.
If your child brings up a situation from their own life that relates to the book, listen actively and share advice or personal experiences that could help them.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: The importance of teamwork
Explanation: In 'Trouble With Bad Cat', characters often collaborate to solve problems, highlighting how teamwork can lead to success.
Real-World Application: Children learn to work cooperatively with others in school projects or sports, understanding that combined efforts often yield better results.
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: The superheroes in the story take responsibility for their actions and the safety of others, teaching accountability.
Real-World Application: This lesson can encourage children to take responsibility for their chores, homework, and in caring for pets.
Example Lesson: Overcoming fears
Explanation: Characters in the book face their fears to save the day, showing bravery and courage.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by facing their own fears, whether it's trying out for a sports team, speaking in class, or standing up to a bully.
Example Lesson: Resilience
Explanation: Despite multiple setbacks, the characters persist in their goals, demonstrating resilience.
Real-World Application: This teaches children the value of perseverance in face of difficulties, such as continuing to study a tough subject or learning a new skill.
Example Lesson: Empathy
Explanation: The superheroes often need to understand the villains' motives. This understanding promotes empathy.
Real-World Application: Children learn to consider other people's feelings and viewpoints, which can improve their social interactions and conflict resolution skills.