Animal Stories for Little Children
Story Collections for Little Children Series
What’s inside...
A delightful collection of stories featuring an array of lovable animal characters embarking on exciting adventures. Each tale is designed to captivate young readers with vibrant illustrations and engaging narratives. Additionally, this illustrated book compiles animal stories from around the world, specially selected and retold for younger children. It contains five classic stories: The Fox and the Tiger, Chicken Licken, How the Zebra Got His Stripes, The Greedy Dog, and The Brave Little Hare.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
3-7
Length
160 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think the different animals were feeling during the stories?
Which animal do you think had the most exciting adventure and why?
If you could be friends with one of the animals from the book, who would it be and what would you do together?
How do you think the animals helped each other in the stories?
What lessons can we learn from the animals’ experiences?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use expressive voices for different animals to bring the stories to life and keep your child engaged.
After reading a story, encourage your child to draw their favorite scene or character. Discuss their drawing, focusing on why they chose that particular scene or character.
Relate the animals' adventures and experiences to your child's own life to help them connect with the stories on a personal level.
Ask your child to guess what might happen next before turning the page, to develop their prediction skills.
Praise your child for their thoughts and responses to the questions to boost their confidence in expressing their opinions and ideas.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Empathy and kindness
Explanation: In Richard Johnson's 'Animal Stories for Little Children', characters often show compassion towards each other, helping solve problems and providing comfort.
Real-World Application: Children can apply these behaviors in their daily interactions, learning to recognize feelings in others and responding with helpful, kind actions.
Example Lesson: The importance of teamwork
Explanation: Several stories in the book highlight animals working together to overcome obstacles, teaching the value of cooperation.
Real-World Application: Kids learn that collaborating with peers, whether in school projects or playground activities, can lead to successful outcomes.
Example Lesson: Courage and facing fears
Explanation: Animal characters often face scary situations but overcome them by finding inner strength or receiving support from friends.
Real-World Application: This can inspire children to tackle their own fears, like trying new activities or standing up in situations that require bravery.
Example Lesson: Responsibility and care
Explanation: Many stories depict characters taking care of one another or their environment, emphasizing the responsibility towards others' well-being.
Real-World Application: Children can translate this into taking initiative in duties at home, caring for pets, or being mindful of their surroundings.
Example Lesson: Persistence and problem-solving
Explanation: The book shows characters persistently working through challenges, utilizing creative solutions.
Real-World Application: This teaches children the value of perseverance and thinking outside the box, skills that are applicable in academics and social interactions.