A Sheep Called Sean (A Pig Called Pete)
A Farmyard Friends Series
What’s inside...
Sean the Singing Sheep introduces Pete to a whole new world—outer space. Sean is a baritone with a penchant for building things with boxes. The two adventurers build a spaceship and travel past the planets, learning a bit about each. While on Pluto, they play games together, but it doesn’t end well. Pete learns that sometimes friends say hurtful things that they don’t mean, and they should be forgiven.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
5-7
Length
32 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
Why do you think Sean the sheep felt different from others?
What qualities make Pete the pig a good friend to Sean?
How did Sean and Pete handle challenges in the story?
What can we learn from how Sean and Pete treat each other?
If you were Sean, what would you have done differently in the story?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use expressive voices for each character to make the story more engaging.
Ask your child to predict what might happen next before turning the page.
Relate the story's themes to your child's experiences, such as feeling different or the importance of friendship.
After reading, encourage your child to draw a picture of Sean and Pete, focusing on a favorite scene or moment.
Discuss with your child the importance of accepting and celebrating differences, using examples from the book.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Friendship and Acceptance
Explanation: The story shows Sean the sheep and Pete the pig forming an unlikely friendship despite their differences, teaching the value of accepting others.
Real-World Application: Children learn to appreciate and embrace the uniqueness in everyone they meet, promoting inclusiveness in their interactions.
Example Lesson: Problem Solving
Explanation: Sean and Pete work together to solve various farmyard challenges, demonstrating teamwork and critical thinking.
Real-World Application: Encourages children to collaborate and use creative thinking to overcome obstacles in school and in play.
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: Throughout the book, both characters take care of their farm and each other, showcasing the importance of being responsible.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by taking on small responsibilities at home or in school, boosting their sense of duty and achievement.
Example Lesson: Empathy
Explanation: Sean and Pete show empathy by helping each other in times of need, an important emotional lesson from the story.
Real-World Application: Teaches children to recognize emotions in themselves and others, fostering empathy and supportive relationships.
Example Lesson: Perseverance
Explanation: Despite various challenges, Sean and Pete never give up, emphasizing resilience.
Real-World Application: Children learn to stay determined and persistent, improving their ability to face educational and personal challenges with a positive attitude.