Click, Clack, Ho! Ho! Ho!
#3 of 11 in Farmer Brown's Barnyard Tales Series
What’s inside...
Santa comes to the barnyard in this holiday addition to the award-winning Click, Clack series from the New York Times bestselling and Caldecott winning team who brought you Click, Clack, Moo and Click, Clack, Peep! It's the night before Christmas and all through the farm, not a creature is stirring, not even a...duck? Farmer Brown is busy decorating his home in preparation for Santa's arrival on Christmas Eve! All seems calm in the barnyard, but Farmer Brown isn't the only one who is getting ready... Ho Ho OH NO! Once again, Duck has gotten the whole barnyard STUCK in quite a predicament! Will anyone be able to un-stuck Duck and save Christmas?
Discussion points
What do you think made Santa get stuck in the chimney in 'Click, Clack, Ho! Ho! Ho!'?
How did the animals work together to help Santa? What does that teach us about teamwork?
If you were one of the animals on the farm, what would you have done to help Santa?
What was your favorite part of the story, and why did it make you feel that way?
How do you think Santa felt when he was stuck, and how did he feel when he was freed?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to think about the sequence of events by asking them to retell the story in their own words.
Ask them to imagine alternative endings or different scenarios, encouraging creative thinking.
Discuss the emotions of the characters at various points in the story to develop empathy skills.
Relate the teamwork theme to real-life situations like family activities, emphasizing the importance of working together.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Teamwork
Explanation: In 'Click, Clack, Ho! Ho! Ho!', the farm animals work together to help Santa Claus who gets stuck in the chimney. Their collaborative effort showcases the importance of teamwork.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by participating in group activities at school or helping out at home, learning that working together can achieve great results.
Example Lesson: Problem-solving
Explanation: The story highlights the animals' quick thinking and creativity as they figure out a way to free Santa. This teaches children the value of thinking on their feet and finding solutions.
Real-World Application: Kids can use this skill in their daily interactions, whether it’s resolving a conflict with a peer or tackling a challenging task at school.
Example Lesson: Compassion and Helping Others
Explanation: The animals demonstrate care and concern for Santa’s predicament, which reflects the importance of helping others in need.
Real-World Application: Children learn to be empathetic and supportive when someone is in trouble, encouraging them to help their friends or family members.
Example Lesson: Perseverance
Explanation: Despite initial difficulties in rescuing Santa, the animals persist until they succeed, showcasing the value of not giving up in tough situations.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to keep trying in the face of difficulties, whether it's learning a new skill or completing a difficult homework assignment.