Daddies and Baddies
#4 in Cheeky Charlie Series
What’s inside...
'This book contains nuts!' the cover should say. 'Five daddies. Five baddies. And one crazy day!' Get ready for the silliest, funniest day out ever, as five dads and their kids take on a gang of over-the-hill bank robbers. You'll meet sporty dads, funny dads, body-building dads and even windy dads. Graham Evans' high-energy illustrations burst from every page, with a rhyming story that entertains until the very happy ending. It's a madcap adventure for children aged 4 and up - and anyone who loves seeing crazy win the day!
Discussion points
How did the characters' actions make you feel?
What do you think makes someone a 'baddy'?
Can you think of a time when someone you didn't expect helped you? How did that make you feel?
Why do you think daddies are important in the story?
What would you do if you were in a similar situation as the characters?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use expressive voices for different characters to make the story come alive.
Pause at key moments to allow your child to predict what might happen next.
Discuss your child's thoughts and feelings about the story to understand their perspective.
Connect the story to your child’s everyday experiences to enhance relevance.
Encourage your child to draw a picture of their favorite scene to deepen their connection with the story.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Understanding Consequences
Explanation: In 'Daddies and Baddies,' children learn through the adventures of the characters that every action has a consequence. The story illustrates this when the characters make choices that lead to various outcomes, good and bad.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson in their daily life by thinking about the possible outcomes before acting, helping them make better decisions.
Example Lesson: Value of Teamwork
Explanation: The book highlights the importance of working together to solve problems. Characters often team up to tackle challenges, demonstrating that cooperation can lead to success.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to collaborate with others, whether in school projects or during play, fostering a spirit of teamwork and shared achievement.
Example Lesson: Empathy and Understanding
Explanation: Throughout the story, characters show empathy by understanding and reacting to the feelings of others, which helps resolve conflicts.
Real-World Application: Children learn to recognize emotions in others and respond appropriately, which is a crucial skill for building healthy relationships.
Example Lesson: Courage to Stand Up for What's Right
Explanation: The narrative often presents scenarios where characters must choose between easy wrongs and difficult rights, stressing the importance of integrity.
Real-World Application: This teaches children the importance of standing up for what they believe in, even when it might be challenging, promoting moral courage in their own lives.
Example Lesson: Creativity and Imagination
Explanation: The book's whimsical and adventurous tales encourage children to use their imagination, showing that creativity can lead to solutions.
Real-World Application: This motivates children to think creatively in problem-solving situations in school or at home, enhancing their cognitive flexibility.