Animal Ark Pets 2: Kitten Crowd
#2 in Animal Ark Pets (UK Order) Series
What’s inside...
Mandy Hope loves animals and knows a lot about them as both her parents are vets. She often helps her friends with their pet problems. Mandy's friend Katie has six newborn kittens and is moving house, but cannot take the kittens with her. Mandy helps Katie find a new home for all the kittens before the end of the week. She thinks she has found the perfect place at a local old people's home, but suddenly the kittens go missing. Mandy must track them down before they come to any harm.
Discussion points
What do you think makes the kittens in the book special? How do you think they feel when they are taken care of?
If you were to look after a kitten like in the book, what would you do to make sure it's happy and healthy?
How do the characters in the story work together to help the animals? Can you think of a time when you worked together with friends or family?
What did you learn about taking care of pets from this story?
How do you think the story would change if the setting was different, like a big city or a desert?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their feelings about the characters’ actions and decisions, highlighting the importance of empathy and care.
Use examples from the book to discuss responsibilities and what it means to take care of another living being.
Ask your child to draw parallels between their life and the characters’ experiences to deepen their understanding and connection to the story.
Discuss the teamwork aspect in the book and relate it to your child's experiences of collaboration in school or at home.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: In 'Kitten Crowd,' the children take on the care of a group of kittens, demonstrating the daily tasks and commitment required in looking after pets.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to take responsibility for their own pets or chores around the house, understanding the dedication needed to nurture and care for others.
Example Lesson: Empathy
Explanation: The story highlights how the characters understand and respond to the kittens' needs, showing compassion and concern for their well-being.
Real-World Application: This can encourage children to consider the feelings of others, promoting empathy in interactions with both animals and people.
Example Lesson: Teamwork
Explanation: The children in the book work together to care for the kittens, showcasing effective collaboration and mutual support.
Real-World Application: This lesson can be applied in teamwork scenarios at school or in sports, teaching children the value of cooperating to achieve common goals.
Example Lesson: Problem-solving
Explanation: When challenges arise in caring for the kittens, the characters must think creatively and make decisions to resolve problems.
Real-World Application: Children can apply problem-solving skills in their daily activities, learning to think critically and develop solutions in diverse situations.
Example Lesson: The joy of helping others
Explanation: The book conveys the happiness and satisfaction derived from helping and nurturing the kittens, which enriches the characters' lives.
Real-World Application: Children are encouraged to help others, understanding that their actions can bring joy and positive change to both their own lives and those of others.