Animal Tails
What’s inside...
Animal Tails with six short stories was written to help inspire children with character development. Each story focuses on an animal character and teaches a character lesson. The stories were designed to bring enjoyment and also serve as an educational tool. ANIMAL TAILS is a collection of humorous poems about animal characters. It features hand painted characters set against a photographic backdrop of their environment. This book draws attention to the need for conservation of natural habitats, as a mixture of man-made and natural ecological changes threaten the homes of these animals and for some their very existence.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
3-7
Length
48 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think animals use their tails for? Can you imagine having a tail yourself?
Which animal in the book did you like most and why?
How do the different tails help the animals? Can you think of other ways tails could be useful?
If you could create a new animal, what kind of tail would you give it and why?
What did you learn about animals from this book that you didn't know before?
Tip: Role play these questions
While discussing the book, encourage your child to express their thoughts and ideas freely. Show enthusiasm for their answers.
Refer to the illustrations in the book when asking questions to help your child visualize the concepts.
Make connections between the book and real-life scenarios, like observing animals at a zoo or park, to deepen understanding.
Use expressive reading, altering your voice for different animals, to make the reading experience more engaging and fun.
After reading, encourage your child to draw their favorite animal from the book and its tail, reinforcing their understanding through creativity.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: The importance of diversity
Explanation: In 'Animal Tails', various animals from different habitats showcase their unique tails, highlighting the beauty and utility of their differences.
Real-World Application: Children learn to appreciate and celebrate differences among people, understanding that diversity contributes to a vibrant community.
Example Lesson: Adaptation and problem-solving
Explanation: Each animal in the book uses its tail in creative ways to solve problems or adapt to their environment, demonstrating clever problem-solving skills.
Real-World Application: This teaches children to think critically and use their resources to adapt to different situations in their own lives.
Example Lesson: Teamwork and cooperation
Explanation: The story incorporates scenarios where animals help each other using their tails, emphasizing the value of working together.
Real-World Application: Children learn the importance of helping others and working cooperatively in group settings such as in school projects or sports.
Example Lesson: Respect for nature
Explanation: Through engaging storytelling about animals and their habitats, the book fosters a love and respect for wildlife and nature.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to be environmentally conscious and promotes activities like recycling, conserving water, or planting trees.
Example Lesson: Curiosity and learning
Explanation: The variety of animal tails and their uses sparks curiosity in young readers, encouraging them to learn more about biology and the animal kingdom.
Real-World Application: Fosters a lifelong love for learning and exploration, which can lead to educational pursuits and a better understanding of the world.