Boxer and Brandon (Malay English Bilingual Book for Kids)
My First Bilingual Book Series
What’s inside...
This bilingual book for kids features a story about a friendship between a little boy named Brandon and his pet boxer. The story is designed to help children learn English and Malay through a fun and engaging narrative. English Malay Bilingual children's book. Perfect for kids learning English or Malay as their second language. This is a touching story of friendship between a dog and a little boy. When one of them needs help they are always there for each other. This is what true friendship means.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
3-9
Length
34 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
How did Boxer the dog show his friendship to Brandon in the story?
What emotions did Brandon feel when Boxer helped him, and why do you think he felt that way?
Can you think of a time when you helped a friend or when a friend helped you? How did it make you feel?
Why do you think teamwork and helping each other is important in friendships?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use a warm and curious tone when asking questions to create a comfortable environment for open conversation.
Encourage your child to think about their personal experiences that relate to the themes in the book, making the discussion more relatable and engaging.
Reinforce the moral lessons from the story by discussing their importance in day-to-day life, promoting empathy and emotional understanding.
After discussing the questions, consider role-playing a scenario with your child where they can practice being a helpful friend, like Boxer.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Empathy and Compassion
Explanation: The story demonstrates empathy and compassion through the interactions between Boxer the dog and Brandon. Despite their differences, they show care and kindness towards each other.
Real-World Application: Children learn to understand and share the feelings of others, fostering inclusive and supportive relationships with friends and family.
Example Lesson: Friendship and Loyalty
Explanation: Brandon stands by Boxer during difficult times, depicting the true essence of loyalty in friendships.
Real-World Application: This can be applied in a child's everyday life by encouraging them to be supportive and loyal friends, creating strong and trustworthy relationships.
Example Lesson: Resilience in Adversity
Explanation: Both characters face challenges, yet they manage to overcome them through mutual support and resilience.
Real-World Application: Children learn to face challenges head-on and that perseverance is key to overcoming obstacles, making them more resilient individuals.
Example Lesson: Celebrating Diversity
Explanation: The narrative showcases interactions between characters from diverse backgrounds which teaches acceptance and celebration of differences.
Real-World Application: Teaching children to embrace diversity helps cultivate a more inclusive and understanding community mindset from a young age.
Example Lesson: Problem-Solving
Explanation: Throughout the book, Brandon and Boxer employ critical thinking and collaboration to solve problems.
Real-World Application: Instills the importance of problem-solving skills in real life, encouraging children to think creatively and collaboratively in various situations.