Alligator Tails and Crocodile Cakes (I Am Reading)
I am reading Series
What’s inside...
Beginner readers will be delighted with the simple, amusing adventures of Alligator and Crocodile. With Crocodile's patient, friendly guidance the high-spirited Alligator learns to play hide and seek and then bakes a special cake. An exciting series for children just learning to read. Terrific stories that range from the funny to the fantastic will delight young children and help them become better readers. Aimed at three distinct reading levels, covering the early first through second grades. To further guide parents and teachers, each book also includes a suggested age-range interest level. Two very funny stories about an ill-matched pair of friends. Whether they are playing hide-and-seek or baking a cake, the results are hilarious.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
5-8
Length
48 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think Alligator and Crocodile would do if they met a new friend in their adventures?
How do Alligator and Crocodile show they care about each other's feelings?
If you could join Alligator and Crocodile for one of their adventures, which one would you choose and why?
Can you think of a fun activity that Alligator and Crocodile might try next?
What lessons did Alligator and Crocodile learn from their adventures?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use expressive tones and voices for Alligator and Crocodile to make the storytelling more captivating and lively.
After reading, ask your child to draw their favorite scene or character from the book; this helps reinforce memory and connection to the story.
Encourage your child to predict what might happen next in the story or how the characters might solve a problem, enhancing their analytical skills.
Relate the themes of friendship and adventure in the book to your child’s own experiences to personalize the reading and make it more relatable.
Discuss the emotions of the characters and ask your child how they would feel in similar situations, fostering empathy and emotional understanding.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Creativity and problem-solving
Explanation: The protagonist uses inventive thinking to solve challenges that arise during the preparation of a birthday party.
Real-World Application: Children learn how to think outside the box and come up with creative solutions to overcome everyday obstacles.
Example Lesson: Teamwork
Explanation: Characters in the story work together to organize and execute a birthday party, showcasing cooperation and collective effort.
Real-World Application: This teaches children the importance of collaboration and assists them in developing social skills necessary for group activities at school and in play.
Example Lesson: Handling disappointment
Explanation: The story portrays characters facing unexpected setbacks and managing their feelings of disappointment in constructive ways.
Real-World Application: Children are encouraged to develop resilience and learn how to gracefully accept and adapt to changes or unmet expectations in real life.
Example Lesson: Importance of celebrating others
Explanation: The book shows the joy in preparing a celebration for someone else, emphasizing selflessness and the pleasure of giving.
Real-World Application: It instills the values of kindness and consideration, encouraging children to think about others' happiness and celebrate their achievements.