Hey Duggee: Happy Birthday, Tag!
Hey Duggee Series
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What’s inside...
In 'Hey Duggee: Happy Birthday, Tag!', it's Tag's birthday, and Duggee along with the Squirrels are organizing a surprise party for him. They embark on an adventure to collect everything needed for the celebration. Throughout their journey, they learn valuable lessons about teamwork, friendship, and the joy of celebrating special occasions together.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
3-5
Length
16 pages
Text complexity
Character compass
Tag
Betty
Happy
Roly
Norrie
Duggee
Discussion points
What was your favorite part of Tag's birthday celebration and why?
How do you think Tag felt when he saw all his friends at his party?
What would you do to make a friend's birthday special?
Can you think of a time when you helped someone and made them happy? What did you do?
If you were a character in the book, who would you be and what would you do at the party?
Tip: Role play these questions
While reading, emphasize the expressions and emotions of the characters to help your child understand their feelings.
Ask your child to predict what might happen next in the story to develop their anticipation and reasoning skills.
After reading, encourage your child to draw a picture of their ideal birthday party, incorporating elements from the book.
Relate the story to your child’s personal experiences by discussing any birthday parties they have attended and how those experiences were similar or different.
Encourage your child to think about the value of friendship and teamwork, as depicted in the book, and discuss ways they can be a good friend in real life.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: The importance of teamwork
Explanation: In 'Hey Duggee: Happy Birthday, Tag!' the characters work together to plan and throw a surprise birthday party. They collaborate to make decorations, prepare food, and organize games.
Real-World Application: Children learn that working cooperatively with others can achieve great results, fostering a sense of community and shared achievement in school projects or family activities.
Example Lesson: The value of kindness and thoughtfulness
Explanation: The story centers around the Squirrel Club members going out of their way to make Tag's birthday special, showing care and consideration for their friend's feelings.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to think about how their actions affect others and promotes empathetic behavior towards friends and family members.
Example Lesson: The joy of surprise and delight in others’ happiness
Explanation: Tag's genuine surprise and happiness about his birthday celebration highlights the joy of making others happy.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to derive pleasure from the happiness of others, which can encourage them to perform acts of kindness without expecting anything in return.
Example Lesson: Creativity in problem-solving
Explanation: The squirrels use creative ideas to overcome obstacles while planning the party, such as using materials available to them to craft decorations and games.
Real-World Application: This can inspire children to use imaginative thinking to solve problems or create fun experiences in their everyday lives.