Bluey: All About Bingo
Bluey Series
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What’s inside...
This delightful book follows the adventures of Bluey's younger sister, Bingo, as she explores her world with curiosity and joy. Bingo's experiences are filled with playful learning, family bonding, and imaginative play, showcasing the everyday wonders through the eyes of a pup. Based on the hit ABC KIDS TV show, the book introduces readers to Bingo Heeler who loves getting lost in her own world, talking to tiny bugs, and relaxing in her chair. This fun shaped board book for kids of all ages highlights Bingo's characteristics and adventures. Bluey has been a huge success since its debut on ABC KIDS in October 2018, becoming the most watched program ever on ABC iView with over 260 million plays for Series One and winning an International Emmy for Most Outstanding Children’s Programme.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
2-4
Length
12 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What was your favorite part of the story and why?
How do you think Bingo felt when she won the game?
Can you think of a time when you helped someone, just like Bingo helps her friends?
What did Bingo learn in the story? How can you apply this lesson in your own life?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use expressive voices for different characters to make the reading session more lively and engaging.
Pause after key moments in the story to ask your child how they think a character is feeling, fostering empathy and emotional understanding.
Relate the story to your child’s personal experiences to make the content more relatable and memorable.
Encourage your child to talk about their favorite part of the book and discuss why it stands out to them, cultivating critical thinking and personal expression.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Empathy
Explanation: Bingo learns to understand and share the feelings of others in her adventures, teaching children the importance of considering others' emotions.
Real-World Application: Children can apply empathy in their daily interactions at school or at home by being mindful of how their friends and family members are feeling.
Example Lesson: Problem-solving
Explanation: The book portrays Bingo encountering various challenges and working through them, demonstrating effective problem-solving skills.
Real-World Application: Kids can utilize these problem-solving techniques when they face conflicts or challenges with their peers or during playtime.
Example Lesson: Creativity
Explanation: Bingo uses her imagination in play, which highlights the value of creativity and thinking outside the box.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to engage in creative activities such as drawing, building, or making up stories, enhancing their cognitive and imaginative skills.
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: Throughout the book, Bingo is given tasks which she must complete, teaching children about the importance of responsibility.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to take responsibility for their own belongings, their tasks like cleaning up toys, or feeding a pet.
Example Lesson: Cooperation
Explanation: Bingo often plays and solves problems with her sister and friends, showcasing the significance of working together.
Real-World Application: This can translate to children learning to cooperate in group activities at school, in sports teams, or during group projects.