Bob's Springtime Birthday
Dominie Readers Series
What’s inside...
Dominie Readers offers engaging and amusing stories for K-2 children, filled with delightful rhymes and vivid illustrations. The books support early reading success through uncomplicated text, language repetition, and stories that engage and motivate children. They cover a broad range of genres, suitable for group or independent reading and align with the Reading First initiative. Additionally, the book by Janie Gill, with illustrations by Lori Wing, narrates an entertaining story of Billy mistakenly eating dog biscuits and its humorous outcome, targeted for readers aged 7-9.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
7-9
Length
23 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
Why do you think Bob was so excited for his birthday?
What are some ways Bob’s friends helped make his day special?
Can you think of a time when you helped someone and how it made you feel?
How do you think the story would change if it was set in a different season?
What is your favorite part of the book and why?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use expressive voice and gestures while reading to make the story more engaging and lively.
After reading the book, relate the story to your child’s personal experiences, like their own birthday or a time they helped someone.
Encourage your child to imagine different endings or continuations of the story to foster creativity.
Ask your child to draw a scene from the book, which can help connect visual and verbal understanding.
Discuss the values of friendship and kindness depicted in the book to reinforce these important life skills.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Importance of sharing
Explanation: In the story, Bob shares his birthday treats and toys with his friends, showing the joy in giving and sharing with others.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to share their toys, snacks, or time with their peers, which fosters better relationships and cooperation in school and playground settings.
Example Lesson: Value of kindness
Explanation: Bob's actions towards his friends during his birthday are gentle and considerate, demonstrating the impact of kindness.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to be kind and considerate to their classmates and family members, helping to create a supportive and friendly environment.
Example Lesson: Celebrating milestones
Explanation: The celebration of Bob's birthday highlights the importance of observing and appreciating personal milestones and achievements.
Real-World Application: Children learn to value and look forward to significant events in their own and others' lives, promoting a sense of community and personal growth.
Example Lesson: Enjoying nature
Explanation: Bob celebrates his birthday outdoors, engaging with nature which underscores the benefits of spending time in natural settings.
Real-World Application: This can inspire children to participate in outdoor activities, promoting physical health and an appreciation for the environment.
Example Lesson: Problem-solving
Explanation: When a minor problem arises during the birthday party, Bob and his friends collaborate to find a solution, portraying effective problem-solving.
Real-World Application: Teaches children to calmly handle small challenges they might face at home or school by thinking creatively and working together with others.