BILLY'S BISCUITS
#1 in Dominie Readers Series
What’s inside...
These captivating little books for K-2 children are filled with delightful rhymes, humorous stories, exciting plot lines, and beautiful illustrations. Designed to promote early success in reading, they are uncomplicated, with easy-to-read type, bright and engaging illustrations, and language repetition to reinforce fundamental reading skills. Dominie Readers have amusing and engaging story lines, with delightful characters that motivate children to read and develop comprehension. With a good mix of humor, appropriate for young readers, the books help build rich vocabulary through interesting events. Youngsters particularly love the imaginative rhymes and rhythmic language in Dominie Readers, which cover a broad range of genres. Suitable for small group and independent reading, as well as whole-class instruction, these readers support the researched skills highlighted in the Reading First initiative.
Discussion points
What do you think Billy felt when he first tried baking biscuits?
Why is it important to help others, like Billy did with his friends?
How do you think the story would change if Billy decided not to share his biscuits?
What are some ways you like to help your friends and family?
If you could create a biscuit, what ingredients would you use and why?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to relate personal experiences with Billy’s adventure, making connections to times they tried something new or helped someone.
Ask your child to imagine alternative endings or plot twists in the story to foster creative thinking.
Use the baking context to integrate some fun practical activities, like baking simple cookies together, to bring the story to life.
Discuss the importance of sharing and kindness, and how these values impact the people around us, drawing examples from the book.
Prompt your child to think about what they learned from the book and how they can apply these lessons in their daily life.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Importance of Sharing
Explanation: Billy learns to share his biscuits with his friends, showcasing the joy and positive outcomes of sharing with others.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by sharing their toys or snacks with their peers, which enhances their social interactions and friendships.
Example Lesson: Creativity and Problem Solving
Explanation: Billy encounters a problem when he runs out of biscuits. He creatively bakes more biscuits, demonstrating problem-solving skills.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to think creatively when facing obstacles, whether it's finding a way to share toys or solving a puzzle.
Example Lesson: Following Directions
Explanation: The story illustrates Billy following a recipe to make biscuits, highlighting the importance and outcomes of following directions carefully.
Real-World Application: This can be translated to daily activities such as following instructions from parents or teachers, helping in building discipline and attention to detail.
Example Lesson: Teamwork
Explanation: Billy works together with his friends to bake the biscuits, showing that teamwork can make challenging tasks more enjoyable and successful.
Real-World Application: Children learn the value of collaborating with others, which can be applied in group projects at school or in family activities.