What’s inside...
These delightful cloth books are ideal for sharing with babies and toddlers. They will love following the stitched trails to help Hen find his friends. Along the trail there are flaps, touchy feely patches and lots of other little surprises.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
0-5
Length
32 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think Hen feels when she's exploring the farm?
How do Hen's interactions with other animals help her solve problems?
If you were Hen, what would you do differently on your adventure?
What was the most surprising thing Hen discovered? Why?
How can we help each other like the animals helped Hen?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use expressive reading to bring Hen's emotions and experiences to life, making the story more immersive for your child.
Encourage your child to relate Hen's adventures to their own experiences by asking them to share similar situations they've encountered.
Discuss the decisions Hen makes and ask your child what they would do in her place, fostering critical thinking and decision-making skills.
Explore the theme of friendship and teamwork in the book by asking how each character contributed to the story's outcome and discussing the importance of helping others.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Understanding responsibility
Explanation: In the book 'Hen', the main character, a young hen, learns to take care of her siblings and contribute to her household chores.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by helping with tasks around their own home, such as tidying up toys or assisting in setting the table, fostering a sense of responsibility and teamwork.
Example Lesson: The value of persistence
Explanation: The hen faces several challenges but perseveres to overcome them, teaching children the importance of not giving up.
Real-World Application: This lesson can help children understand the importance of continuing to try even when faced with difficulties, whether in schoolwork, sports, or other activities.
Example Lesson: Empathy and caring
Explanation: Throughout the story, the hen shows kindness and understanding towards her friends and family, highlighting the importance of empathy.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to be attentive to the feelings and needs of others, helping to build stronger friendships and family bonds.
Example Lesson: Working cooperatively
Explanation: The hen collaborates with other farm animals to solve problems, showcasing the benefits of working together.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to engage in cooperative play and team activities, understanding that more can be achieved together than alone.