Click, Clack, Moo I Love You!
Farmer Brown's Barnyard Tales Series
What’s inside...
It’s Valentine’s Day on the farm and Little Duck is excitedly organizing a party, decorating the barn with balloons, lights, and hearts, and making personalized valentines for each of her friends. As the party gets underway with music and dancing, a little fox drawn by the festivities approaches the barn. Initially, the appearance of the fox causes the farm animals to stop dancing and hide, as foxes are usually unwelcome on farms. However, the story takes a turn as the animals must decide if Little Fox could be a welcome addition to their celebration.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
4-8
Length
32 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What did the animals do to show they cared about each other in the story?
How do you think Little Duck felt when planning the Valentine's Day party?
Why is it important to show kindness and appreciation to our friends?
Can you think of a time you helped someone feel special, just like the animals did in the book?
What are some ways we can show love and support to our friends and family every day?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to reflect on their personal experiences with friendship and kindness as they relate to the story.
Ask your child to imagine and discuss what they would do if they were in Little Duck’s place organizing the party.
Use expressions and voice modulations to mimic the characters, making the story more lively and engaging for your child.
After reading, consider facilitating a small activity where your child can create a simple Valentine's card or craft for someone they care about.
Highlight the importance of teamwork as demonstrated by the animals, discussing with your child how working together can lead to successful outcomes.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: The importance of friendship
Explanation: In the story, Little Duck organizes a Valentine's Day party, welcoming all the farm animals and showing them care and affection. This fosters a sense of community and friendship.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to be inclusive and caring towards their peers, fostering friendships by organizing activities that bring people together and showing kindness in group settings.
Example Lesson: The value of cooperation
Explanation: As all the animals work together to prepare for the party, they demonstrate cooperative skills, which are important in accomplishing shared goals.
Real-World Application: This lesson can be applied in a child’s everyday life by encouraging them to participate in team activities and collaborate with others to achieve common objectives, whether in school projects or family tasks.
Example Lesson: Expressing feelings appropriately
Explanation: Through the party, Little Duck and the other characters show different ways of expressing their feelings, especially love and appreciation, in a positive and respectful manner.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to express their own feelings constructively and respectfully, understanding that sharing emotions is a healthy part of interpersonal relationships.
Example Lesson: Problem-solving
Explanation: When setting up for the Valentine’s Day party, the animals encounter and solve various small challenges, demonstrating problem-solving skills.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to think critically and creatively when faced with obstacles, showing them that problems can be opportunities for learning and growth.