Dog Man 11: Twenty Thousand Fleas Under the Sea
#11 of 13 in Dog Man Series
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What’s inside...
In 'Dog Man 11: Twenty Thousand Fleas Under the Sea,' Dav Pilkey takes readers on a new adventure with everyone's favorite canine superhero, Dog Man. This time, Dog Man is out to tackle underwater miscreants when Petey the Cat comes up with a new, dastardly plan involving thousands of fleas. Dog Man must navigate the depths of the sea and the waves of challenges that come with it, all while learning the importance of friendship and teamwork. DOG MAN IS BACK! The highly anticipated new graphic novel in the #1 worldwide bestselling series starring everyone's favorite canine superhero by award-winning author and illustrator Dav Pilkey!
Discussion points
What do you think Dog Man learned about friendship in this adventure?
Why do you think the title of the book references 'Twenty Thousand Fleas Under the Sea'? How does it relate to the story?
How did the characters help each other solve problems in the book?
What would you do if you were in Dog Man's place during the adventure?
What lesson do you think the fleas learned by the end of the story?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their thoughts about the book’s characters and their decisions, fostering critical thinking.
Discuss the importance of teamwork and friendship as shown in the book, relating it to the child's own experiences with friends.
Use the unique and playful aspects of the story, such as the underwater adventure and the fleas, to ignite your child's imagination during the conversation.
Ask your child to think about what they would have done differently if they were a character in the book, prompting personal reflection and empathy.
Highlight the moral lessons in the story and connect them to real-life situations to help your child apply them.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Teamwork and collaboration
Explanation: Throughout 'Dog Man 11: Twenty Thousand Fleas Under the Sea,' characters must work together to overcome challenges and solve problems.
Real-World Application: Children learn the importance of cooperating and valuing each other's contributions, which is vital for group projects at school and family activities.
Example Lesson: Resilience in the face of adversity
Explanation: The characters encounter various obstacles but continue to strive and persevere, demonstrating resilience.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to not give up easily when faced with difficulties in their own lives, be it in learning new skills or dealing with personal challenges.
Example Lesson: Importance of honesty
Explanation: Truthfulness is a recurring theme, with characters learning the consequences of deceit.
Real-World Application: Teaches children the value of being honest with themselves and others, helping them build trust in their relationships.
Example Lesson: Empathy and kindness
Explanation: The story shows characters expressing empathy and performing acts of kindness towards others.
Real-World Application: Children learn to consider the feelings of others and the impact of their actions, fostering a more compassionate outlook.