Bumpy Dog (Noddy and Friends Character Books)
Noddy And Friends Character Books Series
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What’s inside...
A brand new storybook format and a new adventure for Noddy and Toyland's bounciest, bumpiest dog. A chance to meet Noddy's Toy Town friends one by one in this ongoing collectable, pocket-money-priced series. Bumpy Dog just cannot seem to stop bumping and bouncing! It looks like the boisterous dog will annoy everyone today. But Bumpy Dog can sniff out an adventure, too - and proves himself useful when Toy Town's freshly baked muffins start going missing!
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
3-5
Length
32 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think makes Bumpy Dog so special to Noddy and his friends?
How would you feel if a bumpy dog came into your life? What would you do?
Can you think of a time when you helped a friend like Noddy helps his friends?
What do you think is the most important lesson Bumpy Dog learns in the story?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their thoughts and feelings about the characters and their actions. Relate the situations in the book to your child's own experiences to deepen their understanding and empathy. Praise their insights and guide them gently to explore different perspectives presented in the book.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Empathy and Compassion
Explanation: In 'Bumpy Dog,' the characters consistently show kindness and understanding towards Bumpy despite his mischievous antics. This demonstrates empathy in action.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to understand and share the feelings of their peers and pets, even when they are being troublesome, fostering a more compassionate approach to others.
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: The character of Noddy takes responsibility for managing Bumpy's behavior and ensuring he doesn't cause too much trouble. This illustrates the importance of taking care of those who depend on us.
Real-World Application: This lesson can inspire children to take responsibility for their actions and look after their belongings or pets diligently.
Example Lesson: Problem-Solving
Explanation: Throughout the book, Noddy and his friends face challenges caused by Bumpy's behavior but find creative ways to solve them, showing resilience and ingenuity.
Real-World Application: Children can apply problem-solving skills in their daily life when they face conflicts or challenges, learning to think critically and creatively to find solutions.
Example Lesson: Friendship and Loyalty
Explanation: Despite the trouble Bumpy Dog causes, Noddy and his friends remain loyal and do not abandon him, reflecting steadfast friendship.
Real-World Application: This story encourages children to be loyal and supportive friends, even when faced with challenges, thereby strengthening their interpersonal relationships.
Example Lesson: Consequences of Actions
Explanation: Bumpy Dog learns that his actions, like jumping and barking at inappropriate times, have consequences which affect others around him.
Real-World Application: This can help children understand that their actions impact others and encourage them to think before they act, promoting mindfulness and consideration.