All About Zog - A Zog Shaped Board Book
Zog Series
What’s inside...
This board book follows the adventures of Zog, a keen but accident-prone dragon at Dragon School. Zog is eager to win a gold star at school and tries very hard to do so. Throughout his journey, he meets a princess who would rather be a doctor and together they learn about friendship, helping others, and the importance of pursuing one's dreams. The ultimate back-to-school quest from bestsellers Donaldson and Scheffler. What do dragons learn at Madam Dragon's school? How to fly. How to roar. How to breathe fire! Zog is the most eager student in the class, but he's also the most accident-prone. With each test (and each bump, bruise, or scrape), his dream of earning a gold star seems further away than ever. But a mysterious girl keeps coming to his rescue. And when Zog faces his toughest test yet, she may be just the person to help Zog win classroom glory! The beloved creators of 'Room on the Broom', 'The Gruffalo', and 'Stick Man' are back with this tale of an unexpected hero who's good as gold. Reading books is a form of enjoyment and a good habit. This book is portable, making it easy to carry anywhere, and can also serve as an ideal gift. Care instruction: keep away from fire.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
2-5
Length
32 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think Zog learned from his adventures?
How did Zog help his friends and how did they help him?
What would you do if you were in Zog's place during his challenges?
Why do you think teamwork was important in Zog’s story?
How do you think Zog felt when he achieved his goals?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use expressive voices for different characters to make the reading session more dynamic and entertaining.
Ask your child to guess what might happen next in the story to enhance their predictive skills.
Relate the themes of friendship and perseverance in the book to your child’s own experiences to deepen their understanding.
Praise your child for thoughtful responses and encourage them to ask their own questions about the story.
After reading, engage in a creative activity like drawing their favorite scene or character from the book to reinforce their connection to the story.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Perseverance
Explanation: Zog, the protagonist, repeatedly practices flying and capturing princesses despite facing numerous challenges.
Real-World Application: Children learn the importance of continued effort and resilience in the face of difficulties, whether in learning a new skill or completing school assignments.
Example Lesson: Helpfulness
Explanation: Zog receives aid from a princess when he gets injured, showcasing the value of helping others.
Real-World Application: Children understand the significance of assisting someone in need, promoting acts of kindness in school or at home.
Example Lesson: Teamwork
Explanation: The characters in the story, including Zog and the princess, work together to overcome obstacles.
Real-World Application: This lesson encourages collaboration among peers during group activities or team-based sports.
Example Lesson: Courage
Explanation: Zog shows bravery when trying new things, despite not always succeeding initially.
Real-World Application: Children learn to face new challenges without fear, such as trying out for a new sport or presenting in front of a class.
Example Lesson: Empathy
Explanation: By assisting Zog when he's injured, the princess demonstrates understanding and compassion towards his feelings.
Real-World Application: Teaches children to be considerate of others' emotions and situations, fostering an empathetic approach in their interactions.