Diego's Animal Friends ("Go Diego Go!")
#1 in Go Diego Go! Series
on Goodreads (14)
What’s inside...
Come and meet Diego's animal friends in this interactive touch and feel board book. It features short, spotted fur just like Baby Jaguar's, soft bright feathers like Mummy Macaw, and the smooth slippery skin of the humpback whale. Perfect for Little Rescuers! Introducing Diego, animal rescuer extraordinaire and Dora's cousin who loves animals and nature. Whenever animals are in trouble, Diego is always there to rush to the rescue.
Discussion points
Why do you think Diego wants to help the animals?
How do you feel when you help someone?
What are some ways we can help animals in our neighborhood?
Which animal friend in the book did you like the most and why?
If you were on an adventure with Diego, what tools would you bring to help the animals?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use expressive reading tones to mimic the excitement and challenges Diego faces, keeping your child engaged throughout the story.
After reading, relate the story to your child’s experiences by discussing times they have helped others or animals.
Encourage your child to think critically by asking them what they would do differently if they were in Diego’s place.
Praise your child’s responses to build their confidence and promote active participation.
Connect the story to real-life by planning a simple family activity to help animals, like building a bird feeder.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Empathy and kindness toward animals
Explanation: Diego often helps animals in trouble in 'Go Diego Go!' which teaches children the importance of caring for other living beings.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to treat pets with kindness and help preserve local wildlife by participating in community clean-up events.
Example Lesson: Problem-solving skills
Explanation: Throughout the book, Diego encounters various challenges that require critical thinking and creativity to solve.
Real-World Application: Kids can use similar problem-solving skills at school or in social situations to arrive at positive solutions.
Example Lesson: Teamwork and cooperation
Explanation: Diego often works with his sister Alicia and other friends to rescue animals, showing how teamwork can accomplish goals that might be hard to achieve individually.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by collaborating with classmates on group projects or with friends during group play.
Example Lesson: Respect for the environment
Explanation: The book illustrates Diego’s efforts in protecting the environment while helping animals, reinforcing the message that the well-being of our planet matters.
Real-World Application: This can encourage children to engage in environmentally friendly practices such as recycling and conserving water at home.
Example Lesson: Cultural awareness
Explanation: Set in a Latin American environment, the book incorporates elements of Hispanic culture which helps children gain appreciation and understanding of different cultures.
Real-World Application: Children can be encouraged to explore and respect diverse cultures through attending cultural festivals, trying different ethnic foods, and learning about global traditions.