Bear and Friends: Fox Wants a Pet (Highlights Puzzle Readers)
Highlights Puzzle Readers Series
What’s inside...
Highlights Puzzle Readers offer an innovative approach to learning that integrates puzzles and stories to develop motivated, confident readers. These Level P books are perfect for kids learning to recognize letters and sounds. In the story, Fox is searching for the perfect pet with suggestions from Bear, Mouse, and Squirrel, but nothing seems right. Throughout the book, children can participate in the search and find hidden letters. The simple text includes ample picture support to encourage continued reading. A bonus matching activity reinforces vocabulary, making this forest adventure both fun and educational.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
4-7
Length
24 pages
Text complexity
Character compass
Fox
Bear
Discussion points
Why do you think Fox wanted a pet? How would you feel if you were in Fox’s place?
What qualities do you think make a good pet? Can you list some animals that would be unusual pets, like in the story?
How did Fox’s friends help him in making a decision? What does this teach us about the importance of friendship?
If you could give any advice to Fox, what would it be?
What did you learn from the story about caring for animals?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to think about the emotions of the characters by asking how they would feel in similar situations.
Discuss the decisions made by Fox and his friends to help your child understand different perspectives and the importance of making informed choices.
Link the story to your child’s real-life experiences by asking about times when they had to make a difficult choice or when they helped a friend.
Use the unusual pets mentioned in the story as a fun starting point to learn more about different animals together.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: Fox learns about the responsibilities involved in caring for a pet.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this by taking on small tasks at home, such as feeding a family pet or keeping their room tidy.
Example Lesson: Problem-solving
Explanation: Fox faces challenges in choosing the right pet and figures out solutions.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to think critically and solve problems they encounter in school or play.
Example Lesson: Empathy
Explanation: Fox shows care and consideration in understanding what different pets need.
Real-World Application: Kids learn to consider the feelings and needs of others, helping them build healthy relationships.
Example Lesson: Decision-making
Explanation: Fox weighs the pros and cons of different pets before making a decision.
Real-World Application: Children learn to make informed choices, enhancing their judgment skills in real-life situations.