Gabby's Dollhouse Midi First Look & Find
DreamWorks Gabby'S Dollhouse Series
What’s inside...
Gabby's Dollhouse Midi First Look & Find invites young readers on a fun-filled adventure with Gabby and her feline friends. This interactive book challenges kids to spot items and characters hidden throughout Gabby's whimsical dollhouse world. It's an engaging way to help children develop their observation and search-and-find skills. Join Gabby Girl and Pandy Paws as you search for hidden things in 7 cat-tastic scenes! Toddlers can search, point, match, and compare all on their own - no reading required! Then, turn to the last pages of the book for even more Look and Find activities that caregivers and children can enjoy together. Look and Find play encourages focus and exploration, and helps build early learning skills. Learning concepts include counting, colors, shapes, and more!
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
2-5
Length
16 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think Gabby might do next after finding something new in her dollhouse?
How do you feel when you discover something new, just like Gabby does?
Can you imagine creating your own dollhouse adventure? What would it look like?
Who is your favorite character in Gabby's Dollhouse and why?
If you could add one thing to Gabby's dollhouse, what would it be and why?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to elaborate on their feelings by asking follow-up questions about their answers.
Draw parallels between the discoveries in the book and everyday explorations that your child experiences to make the content relatable.
Ask your child to describe their favorite part of the book and why it stood out to them, aiding in comprehension and memory retention.
After reading, propose a creative activity, like drawing or building their version of Gabby’s dollhouse, reinforcing the imaginative theme of the book.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Problem Solving
Explanation: Gabby's adventures require her to think critically and solve puzzles to help her friends and progress in the story.
Real-World Application: Children learn to approach challenges in their lives with a problem-solving mindset, enhancing their ability to navigate daily tasks and obstacles.
Example Lesson: Creativity and Imagination
Explanation: The magical and whimsical elements of Gabby's Dollhouse encourage children to use their imagination to explore and create.
Real-World Application: Fostering creativity allows children to express themselves in unique ways, whether through art, play, or storytelling in their everyday interactions.
Example Lesson: Collaboration
Explanation: Gabby often works together with her cat friends and other characters to solve problems, highlighting the importance of teamwork.
Real-World Application: This lesson teaches children the value of cooperating with others, which is essential in group activities at school or during playtime.
Example Lesson: Attention to Detail
Explanation: The 'First Look & Find' aspect of the book challenges young readers to pay close attention to find specific items or details.
Real-World Application: Enhancing observation skills helps children focus better in class and notice important details in their environment.
Example Lesson: Persistence
Explanation: Throughout the book, Gabby shows persistence in her quests, demonstrating that dedication leads to success.
Real-World Application: Children learn the importance of perseverance in achieving goals, whether in academic tasks or personal pursuits.