Knox Knocks: Hooray for Mail Day! (Highlights Puzzle Readers)
Highlights Puzzle Readers Series
What’s inside...
Highlights Puzzle Readers offer an innovative approach to learning that integrates puzzles and stories to develop motivated, confident readers. These Level 2 books are perfect for kids starting to read longer and more complex sentences. Knox, a snail mail carrier, delivers packages with a smile--and a hilarious joke for each recipient. In this pun-filled Level 2 Highlights Puzzle Reader, readers must solve six mazes to help Knox deliver the mail on time for the Mail Day Parade. With bonus knock-knock jokes, Knox Knocks: Hooray for Mail Day! is perfect for beginning readers.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
4-7
Length
32 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
Why do you think Knox is excited about Mail Day? What do you find exciting about receiving mail?
How do you think the puzzle elements in the story help Knox solve problems? Can you think of a time when you solved a problem by yourself?
What kind of feelings do you have when you help someone else, like Knox helps his friends?
What would you write or draw in a letter to your best friend? Why?
How do you think the friends in the story feel about each other? What makes a good friend in your opinion?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their thoughts and feelings about the story, relating it to their own experiences. Use the puzzle aspects of the book as a parallel to discuss problem-solving skills in real-life situations. Highlight the importance of communication and kindness as depicted through Knox's interactions, reinforcing these values in daily activities. Lastly, engage in a playful 'Mail Day' activity, allowing your child to write a letter or draw a picture to send to a friend or family member, enhancing their understanding and connection to the story's themes.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Importance of Communication
Explanation: Knox the fox in 'Knox Knocks: Hooray for Mail Day!' demonstrates the excitement of receiving and sending mail, showcasing the joy of staying connected with others.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to value staying in touch with distant friends and relatives by writing letters or making cards, fostering strong interpersonal connections.
Example Lesson: Problem-Solving Skills
Explanation: The story presents various puzzles that Knox solves to help deliver the mail, reinforcing the application of critical thinking and problem-solving.
Real-World Application: Children can apply these problem-solving skills in real life, whether it's figuring out a math problem or resolving a disagreement with a peer.
Example Lesson: Patience and Anticipation
Explanation: Knox’s anticipation for mail day highlights the importance of patience as he waits for new puzzles and letters, teaching children the value of waiting for rewarding experiences.
Real-World Application: This lesson helps children understand that some gratifications are worth waiting for, such as waiting their turn in games or for special occasions.
Example Lesson: Joy of Learning
Explanation: The excitement Knox shows in solving puzzles represents the joy and satisfaction that comes from learning new things.
Real-World Application: Children are encouraged to explore learning in all forms, be it through books, puzzles, or practical experiences, fostering a lifelong love for knowledge.
Example Lesson: Friendship and Collaboration
Explanation: As Knox interacts with his friends to solve puzzles, the story promotes the value of working together and supporting one another.
Real-World Application: This can be translated into everyday life as children engage in group activities or team sports, learning to cooperate and build friendships.