Foggy Friday (The Giggle Club)
What’s inside...
Bonnie Bumble's rooster has lost his cock-a-doodle-doo, and no one can get out of bed. Bonnie looks everywhere for the rooster's voice, and eventually finds it right where he had dropped it. Now everyone can get up, except exhausted Bonnie!
Why read this book
- Engaging story sparks imagination and creativity.
- Fun characters encourage empathy and relatability.
- Enhances critical thinking through plot challenges.
- Ideal for co-reading, strengthens parent-child bond.
Discussion points
What do you think made the foggy Friday so special in the story?
How do you think the characters felt when they couldn't see each other in the fog?
Can you imagine what it would be like to walk through a foggy place? What would you hear or smell?
What would you do if you encountered a foggy day like in the book?
Why do you think the author chose fog to tell this story?
Tip: Role play these questions
Before starting the book, describe what fog is and discuss times when your child might have experienced fog themselves.
Encourage your child to describe the setting and characters using their imagination inspired by the textual clues.
Ask your child to predict what might happen next at key points in the story to help them engage with the plot.
After reading, connect the story's events with personal experiences or similar stories your child knows to deepen their understanding and relate the themes to their world.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Importance of friendship
Explanation: In 'Foggy Friday', the characters work together to navigate through the fog, demonstrating the value of cooperation and camaraderie.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by learning to collaborate with their peers in school projects or during play, understanding that teamwork can lead to accomplishing goals more effectively.
Example Lesson: Problem-solving skills
Explanation: The story shows characters solving the problem of finding their way in the fog, which encourages critical thinking and innovative solutions.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to think critically when faced with challenges, whether it's figuring out a puzzle or navigating social situations.
Example Lesson: Adaptability to change
Explanation: The sudden fog presents an unexpected challenge, and the characters adapt to the new situation, showing resilience.
Real-World Application: Children learn to stay flexible and adapt to new environments or changes in routine, fostering resilience in unfamiliar situations.
Example Lesson: Observation skills
Explanation: As the characters navigate through the fog, they must pay close attention to their surroundings, enhancing their observational abilities.
Real-World Application: This can help children develop their attention to detail, which is beneficial in academic settings, like noticing instructions in exams or details in story comprehension.