A Pig, a Fox, and Stinky Socks
#2 in Pig and Fox Series
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What’s inside...
The stars of Jonathan Fenske's 2016 Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor book, A Pig, a Fox, and a Box, return for a stinky adventure in Step into Reading, the premier leveled reader line. Fox tries to prank Pig with stinky socks hidden in a box and in Pig's slop, but the mischief backfires, leaving Fox the victim. The comical art and simple language in this Step 2 reader make it an entertaining read for children, using basic vocabulary, short sentences, rhyme, rhythmic text, and picture clues to help decode the story.
Character compass
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Discussion points
How do you think Pig felt when he found the stinky socks? What clues in the story tell us about his feelings?
Can you imagine what Fox might do next in the story? Why do you think that?
What would you do if you were in Pig's place when he found the stinky socks?
Why is it important to be considerate of our friends' feelings, like how Pig and Fox interact with each other?
How do you think the story would change if it was a different item instead of stinky socks?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their thoughts and feelings about the characters’ actions, helping them relate to their own experiences of friendship and emotions.
Ask your child to predict what might happen next at various points in the story, fostering their imagination and narrative prediction skills.
Discuss the moral of the story and its applicability to your child’s everyday life, enhancing their understanding of social norms and behaviors.
Invite your child to describe their favorite part of the book and why, promoting comprehension and verbal expression.
Encourage your child to draw a picture of their favorite scene, which can help in visual recall and artistic expression.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: The importance of honesty
Explanation: In the story, Fox tries to trick Pig with stinky socks but learns that honesty is always the best policy when Pig figures out the joke.
Real-World Application: Children are encouraged to be truthful in their daily interactions and understand the value of honesty in building trust.
Example Lesson: Coping with tricky situations
Explanation: Pig navigates through Fox's tricks, demonstrating resilience and clever thinking.
Real-World Application: Kids learn to stay calm and think strategically when faced with challenges or pranks in school or at play.
Example Lesson: The value of humor
Explanation: The playful banter and situations between Pig and Fox show how humor can lighten up potentially annoying situations.
Real-World Application: This teaches children to approach life’s small mishaps with a sense of humor, enhancing social interactions and reducing stress.
Example Lesson: Friendship dynamics
Explanation: Despite the tricks, Pig and Fox maintain their friendship, illustrating how friends can navigate disagreements or misunderstandings.
Real-World Application: Children understand the importance of forgiveness and how to manage conflicts within friendships at school or during playdates.