Dolphins
Pebble plus. Series
What’s inside...
Simple text and photographs present the lives of dolphins. Illustrated in full color, the book offers a wealth of information about the most sensitive, intelligent, and friendly of large aquatic creatures.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
6-7
Length
48 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think it would be like to communicate like a dolphin using sounds and clicks?
Why do you think dolphins help humans and other animals?
How do dolphins show their intelligence and emotions in the stories mentioned in the book?
What can we learn from the way dolphins live and interact with each other?
If you were a dolphin, what part of the ocean would you like to explore and why?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to imagine being a dolphin and describe a day in their life, fostering empathy and creative thinking.
Discuss the importance of teamwork and helping others, as demonstrated by dolphins in the book, and relate it to everyday situations your child might face.
Use the book’s illustrations and stories as a starting point to explore more about marine life and the ocean’s ecosystem to build environmental awareness.
After reading, watch a documentary or videos about dolphins together to reinforce the information read and make real-world connections.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Empathy and Understanding
Explanation: Through observing the dolphins’ interactions and behaviors, children learn how sensitivity and understanding are crucial in relationships.
Real-World Application: Children can apply these insights by showing empathy towards siblings and friends, understanding their feelings and perspectives.
Example Lesson: Curiosity and Love of Learning
Explanation: The book encourages curiosity about marine life and the natural world, showing how learning can be exciting and rewarding.
Real-World Application: Kids are inspired to explore more about animals and nature, possibly engaging in activities like visiting aquariums or reading more science books.
Example Lesson: Importance of Conservation
Explanation: Highlighting the dolphins' habitat, the book teaches the importance of protecting our environments to ensure the survival of other species.
Real-World Application: This lesson can lead children to partake in environmentally friendly practices like recycling and learning more about conservation efforts.
Example Lesson: Teamwork and Collaboration
Explanation: Illustrating how dolphins work together to solve problems, the book fosters an understanding of teamwork.
Real-World Application: Children can mirror this behavior in team activities at school or in sports, understanding that cooperation can lead to success.