Kittens
Pet library Series
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What’s inside...
This series, focusing on the most popular family pets, begins with a look at the history of the species and takes readers through a journey for greater understanding of each animal. Each book details the various breeds and their original habitats, body language, intelligence level, instinctive behaviours, means of communication, and history of domestication.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
0-5
Length
80 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think the kittens might be feeling when they play together?
How do you take care of a pet or a toy that you love?
Can you describe a time you made a new friend, just like the kittens did?
Why is it important to be kind to animals?
What would you name a kitten if you had one and why?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use expressive tones while discussing the book to highlight the excitement or concern in the story.
Relate the kittens' experiences to your child's daily life to deepen their understanding and empathy.
Encourage your child to imagine being in the story, asking how they would feel and react in similar situations.
Discuss the illustrations in the book, asking about the colors, scenery, and emotions they might convey.
After reading, consider watching a short video or visiting a local shelter to see real kittens, enriching the connection with the book's content.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: The story showcases children taking care of kittens, feeding them, and keeping them safe.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by helping with pets at home or taking on small responsibilities to assist family members.
Example Lesson: Empathy
Explanation: Characters in the book learn to understand and share the feelings of the kittens when they are hungry or scared.
Real-World Application: This lesson helps children to recognize emotions in others and respond compassionately, enhancing their social interactions and emotional intelligence.
Example Lesson: The importance of friendship
Explanation: The book illustrates how the kittens and children support each other, forming strong bonds.
Real-World Application: Children can learn the value of building friendships and being a supportive friend in their own lives.
Example Lesson: Problem-solving
Explanation: As the children and kittens encounter challenges, they work together to find solutions.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to think critically and collaboratively solve problems they encounter at school or in play.
Example Lesson: Caring for the environment
Explanation: The narrative also touches on keeping the space where the kittens live clean and safe.
Real-World Application: This can instill a sense of environmental responsibility in children, encouraging them to keep their surroundings clean and care for nature.