Freddie the Frog
First-Start Easy Reader Series
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What’s inside...
An unusual frog, a thinker and dreamer who views life as an adventure, travels around his lake on a boat with his companion, Betty Bird, and communicates with his friend, Mr. Moon. The story explores the experiences and encounters of the frog as he navigates his world with curiosity and excitement. Book by Greydanus, Rose.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
4-8
Length
16 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think Freddie feels when he tries to find his new home? How would you feel in his place?
Freddie meets many different animals in the story. Which one was your favorite and why?
How do you think the problem in the story could be solved another way?
What does Freddie learn at the end of the story? Have you learned something similar in your own experience?
If you could give Freddie advice at the beginning of his journey, what would you tell him?
Tip: Role play these questions
Set a welcoming tone with a warm, curious voice to make your child feel comfortable in expressing their thoughts and emotions.
Pause after reading key moments or dialogues in the story, and ask your child to reflect on what the characters might be feeling or thinking.
Highlight the moral lessons Freddie learns during his journey, and relate them to your child’s day-to-day experiences.
Encourage your child to imagine alternative endings or scenarios to enhance creative thinking and problem-solving skills.
Relate the story to real-life situations, such as making new friends or adapting to change, to deepen understanding and empathy.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: The importance of friendship
Explanation: In 'Freddie the Frog', Freddie makes friends with various other animals in the pond, showing cooperation and kindness.
Real-World Application: Children learn the value of building positive relationships and how being friendly can lead to harmonious interactions at school or in the playground.
Example Lesson: Courage in facing fears
Explanation: Freddie confronts his fears when he ventures out of his comfort zone to explore new parts of the pond.
Real-World Application: This can encourage children to face their own fears and try new activities, whether it’s joining a new sport or speaking in front of the class.
Example Lesson: Environmental awareness
Explanation: The story highlights the impact of pollution on Freddie's home, prompting actions to maintain the cleanliness of his environment.
Real-World Application: Children are taught to be mindful of their environment and the role they play in preserving it, like cleaning up after themselves and recycling.
Example Lesson: Problem-solving skills
Explanation: Freddie often encounters problems, like finding shelter during a storm, which he solves using creativity and logic.
Real-World Application: This teaches children the importance of thinking critically and creatively in overcoming challenges, useful in their academic and personal lives.
Example Lesson: The power of perseverance
Explanation: Throughout the book, Freddie faces many challenges but never gives up. His persistence is rewarded in the end.
Real-World Application: Kids learn that persistence and hard work can lead to success, encouraging them to keep trying even when tasks or schoolwork seem difficult.