Does a Duck Have a Daddy?
#1 in Early experiences Series
What’s inside...
Who has a daddy? Does a butterfly? Does a bug? Does a fish? Does a duck? Do you? After reading 'Does A Duck Have A Daddy?', children will know why some animals don't need parents after birth, and why many need parental care, just like them. This picture book is aimed at children aged 2-5 years.
Discussion points
What do you think makes a good parent, like the ones we read about in the book?
How do different animals take care of their babies?
Can you think of any ways that animal families are similar to ours?
Why do you think every baby animal, just like human children, needs care and love?
How do you feel when you see animals caring for their young?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to relate the animal behaviors in the book to their own experiences with family and caring.
Ask your child to imagine what it might be like to be a baby animal in the story, encouraging empathy and a deeper connection to the book's themes.
Celebrate the diversity of family structures and nurturing habits both in the animal kingdom and among humans, to broaden your child’s understanding of care and affection.
After reading the book, spend some time exploring more about animals and their habitats, using educational resources or documentaries to enhance learning.
Use expressive read-aloud techniques, mimicking animal sounds or actions described in the book, to make the reading experience more engaging and enjoyable.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Understanding Family Relationships
Explanation: The book explores the concept of familial bonds through the lens of animals, asking if creatures like ducks have fathers. This helps children understand the concept of family in a broader and more inclusive sense.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this understanding to recognize and appreciate various family structures among their friends and within their community.
Example Lesson: Promoting Empathy and Kindness
Explanation: By seeing that animals also have family bonds, children learn the importance of empathy and treating all living beings with kindness.
Real-World Application: This lesson encourages children to be empathetic towards animals and people, fostering a more compassionate attitude in their interaction with others.
Example Lesson: Curiosity and Learning
Explanation: The book poses questions about animals and their families, sparking curiosity in young readers about biology and the natural world.
Real-World Application: This curiosity can lead children to engage more in science and nature studies at school, enhancing their educational journey.
Example Lesson: Understanding Identity
Explanation: The book's exploration of whether animals have parents helps children understand aspects of their own identity in relation to their families.
Real-World Application: Kids can more confidently understand and explain their own family connections and how these bonds shape their identity.
Example Lesson: Encouraging Questioning
Explanation: The repetitive questioning format of the book teaches children the importance of inquiry and seeking knowledge.
Real-World Application: Children learn to ask more questions in all areas of learning, which helps improve their analytical skills and understanding of the world around them.