Fluff the Farting Fish
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What’s inside...
Elvie dreams of training a pet puppy to perform tricks, but instead, her mom brings home a fish named Fluff. Despite her initial disappointment, Elvie is determined to train Fluff, who develops a unique fishy talent. Meanwhile, the Hurry family is always bustling around and often forgets essential tasks like eating and taking their son Harry to school. Fortunately, Tiggs the cat helps keep the family on track, but will anyone remember to feed Tiggs his dinner?
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
5-7
Length
80 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think Fluff felt when she discovered her unique talent?
How do you think the other fish felt about Fluff's talent? Have you ever felt different from others?
Why is it important to appreciate everyone's unique abilities?
What can we learn from Elsie's reaction to Fluff's talent?
How did the story change your thoughts about friendship and acceptance?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use an encouraging tone to make your child feel comfortable sharing their thoughts about the story and its characters.
Relate the book's themes to real-life situations your child might encounter, such as feeling different or appreciating others' differences.
Prompt your child to think about how everyone has unique strengths by discussing personal examples from family or friends.
Discuss the importance of accepting and celebrating each person's individuality, just like Elsie did with Fluff.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Embracing Uniqueness
Explanation: Fluff, the protagonist, feels out of place because of her unusual talent of farting. Throughout the story, Fluff learns to embrace her unique abilities despite them being unconventional.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to appreciate and accept their own differences as well as those of others, promoting self-confidence and empathy in social situations.
Example Lesson: Problem Solving
Explanation: Fluff uses her unique ability to fart to solve problems she encounters. This demonstrates innovative thinking and creativity.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to think outside the box and use their unique skills to navigate challenges in their everyday life.
Example Lesson: Perseverance
Explanation: Despite initially feeling isolated because of her ability, Fluff perseveres and eventually finds a way to turn her unique trait into an advantage, gaining acceptance.
Real-World Application: Children are encouraged to persist through their own challenges and to keep trying despite setbacks, promoting resilience.
Example Lesson: Acceptance of Others
Explanation: Other characters in the book learn to accept Fluff's unique ability, illustrating the value of acceptance and support within a community.
Real-World Application: Teaches children the importance of supporting and accepting others despite their differences, fostering a more inclusive and supportive community.