Chihuahua: Senor Tiny (Little Dogs Rock!)
Little Dogs Rock! Series
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What’s inside...
Señor Tiny is a narrative about Chihuahuas, the world's smallest dogs known for their bravery and boldness. It features real-life stories of courageous Chihuahuas like Zoey, who saved her companion from a rattlesnake bite. The book delves into the breed's history tracing back to the Toltecs and Aztecs of Mexico, their physical characteristics, personality, and suitability as a pet. It also highlights the presence of Chihuahuas in popular culture such as movies and commercials.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
6-7
Length
32 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think makes Señor Tiny special compared to other dogs?
How do you think Señor Tiny feels when he makes new friends?
What lessons can we learn from how Señor Tiny interacts with other characters?
If you could go on an adventure with Señor Tiny, where would you go and what would you do?
How does the story of Señor Tiny make you feel about bravery and friendship?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their thoughts and feelings about Señor Tiny's adventures. Ask them to relate their own experiences with making friends or facing challenges. Highlight the themes of bravery and friendship in the story to discuss their real-life applications. Use expressive reading techniques, altering your voice for different characters to make the story come alive. Emphasize important lessons from the book, asking your child how they can apply these lessons in their everyday life.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Self-acceptance
Explanation: Through Senor Tiny's journey, children see how the Chihuahua learns to embrace his small size and unique qualities.
Real-World Application: Kids can apply this lesson by recognizing and appreciating their own unique traits, helping to boost self-esteem and personal acceptance.
Example Lesson: Courage
Explanation: Senor Tiny shows bravery despite his small stature, which can inspire children to face their own fears.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to overcome obstacles and fears in their own lives, whether it’s trying out for a sports team or speaking in front of the class.
Example Lesson: Friendship
Explanation: The story highlights the importance of friends who support and accept Senor Tiny as he is.
Real-World Application: Children learn the value of building supportive friendships and being a good friend to others in their community or school.
Example Lesson: Problem-solving
Explanation: Senor Tiny encounters various challenges that he must think creatively to resolve.
Real-World Application: This teaches children the importance of thinking creatively to solve problems they encounter at home or in school.
Example Lesson: Resilience
Explanation: Despite setbacks, Senor Tiny perseveres and learns from his experiences.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to embrace challenges as opportunities for growth and not be discouraged by setbacks.