Busy Pets
#3 of 55 in Busy books Series
2022
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What’s inside...
Busy Pets is an engaging children's book that introduces young readers to a variety of pets and their unique characteristics. The book is filled with vibrant illustrations and interactive elements that keep children entertained while they learn about the responsibilities and joys of pet ownership. It features push, pull, and slide tabs that make learning about looking after pets interactive and fun.
Discussion points
What do you think is the busiest pet in the book and why?
How do you think the pets feel when they're busy? Can you describe it?
Which pet would you like to have and what would you do together?
How do the pets help their owners in the book?
If you could create a new pet character for the book, what would it be like and what would it do?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use expressive reading to bring the characters to life, changing your voice for different pets to enhance engagement.
Pause at key moments in the story to ask your child how they think a character is feeling, encouraging them to empathize with the pets.
After reading, relate the story to your child’s experiences by discussing any pets you have or encounters with animals.
Encourage creativity by asking your child to draw their favorite scene or pet from the book.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: In 'Busy Pets', children learn about the responsibilities of pet care through the characters' daily routines of feeding, grooming, and playing with their pets.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by taking on tasks such as feeding or walking a family pet, helping them develop a sense of responsibility and care.
Example Lesson: Empathy
Explanation: The book illustrates how the characters understand and attend to their pets' needs, teaching children to recognize and respond to the feelings of others.
Real-World Application: Kids can practice empathy by observing and responding to the needs and emotions of friends and family members, enhancing their social interactions.
Example Lesson: Routine Building
Explanation: The consistent care schedules for the pets in the story introduce children to the concept of daily routines.
Real-World Application: Children can establish their own routines, like setting specific times for homework or play, which helps in managing time and building discipline.
Example Lesson: Teamwork
Explanation: The book shows multiple characters working together to care for the pets, highlighting the importance of teamwork.
Real-World Application: This lesson encourages children to cooperate with siblings or classmates in group activities or shared tasks, promoting harmonious interactions.