Duck, Duck, Dad?
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What’s inside...
One dog... SO many ducklings! When one little dog finds himself becoming Dad to a flock of ducklings, it leads to hilarity, mix-ups... and a lot of love. Out for a walk, Ralph the dog stumbles across an egg. Of course, he decides that the best thing for him to do is walk right on by. But, CRACK! the egg hatches, right then and there! What's inside? A very cute, very fluffy little duckling. And though Ralph isn't sure he wants a duckling, the duckling is definitely sure it wants Ralph!
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
0-4
Length
32 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think makes the dad in the story special?
How do the ducks show they care about each other?
If you were a character in this book, what would you do differently?
Why is it important to have someone who looks out for us like the dad duck does?
How did the story make you feel when the ducks were happy/sad?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to imagine themselves in the story, asking how they might feel or react in similar situations. Use expressions and voice modulation to mimic characters to make the reading more interactive and engaging. Validate your child’s feelings and thoughts as they relate them to the narrative, reinforcing understanding and empathy. After reading, relate the story’s themes to your child’s daily life, which enhances personal connection and recall.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: The importance of family bonds
Explanation: The story revolves around a duckling and its father engaging in various activities, showing the strength and warmth of their relationship.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to value and strengthen their connections with their family members, appreciating the support and love they receive.
Example Lesson: Teamwork and cooperation
Explanation: Throughout their adventures, the duckling and its father must work together to solve problems, highlighting the benefits of cooperative efforts.
Real-World Application: Kids can apply this lesson by collaborating with siblings or peers in tasks or games, learning that teamwork often leads to success.
Example Lesson: Embracing individuality
Explanation: The duckling has unique traits and interests that are celebrated by its dad, teaching children that being different is valuable and worthwhile.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to accept and express their own uniqueness and to appreciate diversity in others around them.
Example Lesson: Resilience in facing challenges
Explanation: When the duo encounters obstacles, they persist and find creative solutions, demonstrating resilience.
Real-World Application: Children learn to remain persistent in the face of their own challenges, whether in school or in personal growth.