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[Grandpas Are for Finding Worms (Puffin Lift-the-Flap)] [By: Ziefert, Harriet] [July, 2000]
Puffin Lift-the-Flap Series
What’s inside...
When you need worms for fishing, Grandpa knows just where to look. Grandpas are great at making things, like bookshelves, burgers, and funny faces. Some grandpas like to sing old songs, some like to play baseball, and all grandpas make you feel special. Young children and grandpas alike will love this sweet tribute to the special love between them.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
3-5
Length
16 pages
Text complexity
Character compass
Unnamed Grandchild
Grandpa
Discussion points
What fun activities does the grandpa do with his grandchild in the book? What activities would you like to do with your grandpa?
How do you think the grandpa felt when he was finding worms with his grandchild? Have you ever felt that way?
Why is it important to spend time with grandparents, according to the story? What can we learn from them?
What other adventures would you like to go on with your grandpa after reading this book?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to relate the book to their personal experiences by sharing stories of your or their grandparent. Use the lift-the-flap feature as a suspenseful reveal to keep them excited about what's next. After reading, spend some time doing an activity mentioned in the book, like gardening or exploring nature, to bring the story to life.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Curiosity and Exploration
Explanation: The book encourages children to explore the outdoors with their grandpas, finding worms and engaging with nature directly.
Real-World Application: Encourages children to value and initiate exploratory activities in nature, fostering a sense of wonder and environmental awareness.
Example Lesson: Family Bonds
Explanation: Through shared activities between a grandchild and grandpa, the story highlights the importance of generational bonding and spending quality time together.
Real-World Application: Children learn to cherish and make time for family interactions, understanding the value of close family ties in their personal development.
Example Lesson: Patience and Persistence
Explanation: Finding worms is not always quick or easy; the book models patience and persistence in searching for them.
Real-World Application: Teaches children the importance of patience and perseverance in achieving goals, useful in schoolwork and personal hobbies.
Example Lesson: Respect for Living Things
Explanation: The interaction with worms is gentle and caring, teaching respect for even the smallest creatures.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this respect to all living things, learning to interact carefully and thoughtfully with animals and nature.