Cefin Y Cyw / Kevin The Chicken
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What’s inside...
A Welsh adaptation of Charlie Chick, a colourful pop-up board book with a simple text describing the size of various parts of a chicken's body, with the text in English for parents wishing to read with their children; for young children. A little chicken with a big appetite is the hero of this humorous pop-up book. Toddlers will love each surprising pop-up illustration of Charlie's gargantuan body parts, from his enormous tummy to his gigantic feet!
Discussion points
What do you think makes Kevin the Chicken special compared to other chickens?
How did Kevin's adventures make you feel?
What would you do if you were in Kevin's place during his adventures?
Can you think of a time when you had to be brave like Kevin?
What do you think is the most important lesson Kevin learned?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use expressive tones and gestures when discussing Kevin's adventures to make the conversation lively and engaging.
Relate Kevin’s experiences in the story to real-life situations your child has faced to help deepen their understanding and empathy.
Encourage your child to imagine alternative scenarios in the story, fostering creativity and problem-solving skills.
Praise your child’s responses to reinforce their involvement and interest in discussions about the book and its themes.
Highlight the moral lessons from the story, and ask your child how they can apply these lessons in their own life.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Importance of Friendship
Explanation: Kevin the Chicken illustrates the value of friendship through the supportive interactions between Kevin and other farm animals.
Real-World Application: Children learn the significance of helping and standing by their friends in daily interactions, strengthening social bonds and empathy.
Example Lesson: Creativity and Problem Solving
Explanation: The story showcases various challenges that Kevin faces, emphasizing creative solutions and teamwork.
Real-World Application: Encourages children to think creatively when faced with obstacles and to value collaborative efforts in solving problems.
Example Lesson: Resilience and Perseverance
Explanation: Kevin encounters numerous setbacks but persists, teaching persistence in the face of difficulties.
Real-World Application: Instills in children the importance of not giving up easily, encouraging them to persevere through personal challenges.
Example Lesson: Celebrating Differences
Explanation: Kevin's unique personality traits are embraced by his friends, promoting acceptance and celebration of individual differences.
Real-World Application: Teaches children to appreciate and respect diverse perspectives and qualities in both themselves and others.
Example Lesson: Joy in Discovery
Explanation: The narrative brings a sense of adventure and discovery as Kevin explores the farm, emphasizing learning through exploration.
Real-World Application: Motivates children to be curious and explore the world around them, enhancing their understanding and appreciation of new experiences.