Bug Club Guided Fiction Reception Red A Rat and Cat in the Hat Trick
BUG CLUB Series
What’s inside...
A delightful tale of a rat and a cat who engage in a magical hat trick that leads them on an unexpected adventure. As they tackle challenges and make new friends, they discover the true meaning of teamwork and friendship. This title is part of Pearson's Bug Club - the first whole-school reading programme that joins books and an online reading world to teach today's children to read. In this book, Rat does a magic trick so he can get away from Cat! Suitable for Ages 4-5 (Red level A).
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
4-6
Length
12 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
Why do you think the rat wanted to wear a hat?
How did the cat react when it saw the rat in the hat?
What do you think is the main message of the story?
How would you feel if you were the rat?
If you could add another character to the story, who would it be and why?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their thoughts and feelings about the characters' behaviors and choices.
Ask your child to imagine themselves in the story and think about how they would interact with the rat and the cat.
Discuss the importance of friendship and understanding between different characters.
Use expressive voices for the rat and cat when reading aloud to make the story more engaging.
Prompt your child to draw their favorite scene from the book, helping them connect visually and creatively with the story.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Teamwork and Cooperation
Explanation: The book showcases Rat and Cat working together to perform a hat trick, demonstrating how teamwork can lead to success.
Real-World Application: Children learn the importance of collaborating with others to achieve common goals, which can be applied in group activities at school or in play.
Example Lesson: Problem Solving
Explanation: Throughout the story, Rat and Cat encounter challenges that require clever solutions, teaching children the value of thinking critically and creatively.
Real-World Application: This lesson encourages children to approach obstacles in their daily lives with innovative thinking, whether it's finding a lost toy or resolving conflicts with friends.
Example Lesson: Confidence
Explanation: Rat and Cat display confidence in their abilities to perform the hat trick, which reinforces the belief in one's own skills.
Real-World Application: This can inspire children to trust in their own abilities and try new activities or tackle challenging tasks at school or home with assurance.