Lily to the Rescue: Foxes in a Fix (Lily to the Rescue!, 7)
#7 of 8 in Lily To The Rescue! Series
What’s inside...
New York Times bestselling author W. Bruce Cameron presents 'Lily to the Rescue: Foxes in a Fix,' a heartwarming story of a rescue dog named Lily who helps her owner Maggie Rose find a missing family of Arctic foxes that escaped their cage at the zoo. Once a stray, Lily was rescued by the kind people at the animal shelter run by Maggie Rose’s mom and now has a purpose to rescue other animals in trouble.
Character compass
Lily
Maggie Rose
Dr. Mac
Discussion points
How do you think Lily felt when she found the foxes in trouble, and what would you do if you were in her place?
What are some ways that Lily shows courage and kindness throughout the story?
Why is it important to help animals in need, according to the book?
How did the characters in the story work together to solve the problem, and can you think of a time when you worked with others to solve a problem?
What did you learn from Lily's adventures about treating animals and nature?
Tip: Role play these questions
Highlight the emotional journey of Lily by discussing her feelings at various points in the story, encouraging empathy and emotional understanding in your child.
Discuss the moral decisions made by the characters, prompting your child to think about what they would do in similar situations and why.
Reinforce the theme of teamwork by asking your child about times they have needed to collaborate to achieve a goal, linking their personal experiences to the story.
Point out how the story addresses the importance of animal welfare and ask your child for ideas on how they can help animals in their community.
Encourage your child to think critically about the story by asking them what they think could happen next if the book had another chapter.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Empathy and Compassion
Explanation: In 'Lily to the Rescue: Foxes in a Fix', Lily, a rescue dog, shows concern and takes action to help animals in distress, demonstrating empathy and compassion.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to recognize emotions and needs in others, whether it's helping a friend in need or caring for animals.
Example Lesson: Problem Solving
Explanation: Throughout the book, Lily faces various challenges that require quick thinking and resourcefulness. This highlights the importance of problem-solving skills.
Real-World Application: Kids can apply problem-solving skills in their lives by thinking creatively to overcome obstacles at school or in social situations.
Example Lesson: Teamwork
Explanation: Lily collaborates with other animals to help the foxes, showing that working together can achieve more than working alone.
Real-World Application: This lesson encourages children to participate in group activities, learn to cooperate, and value each member's contribution in achieving a common goal.
Example Lesson: Courage and Determination
Explanation: Faced with daunting tasks, Lily's bravery and determination in rescuing the foxes serve as a powerful example.
Real-World Application: Children are inspired to face their fears and not give up easily, whether it's trying out for a sports team or standing up for what's right.
Example Lesson: Kindness to Animals
Explanation: Lily’s gentle and caring approach towards the foxes underlines the importance of being kind and gentle to animals.
Real-World Application: Children learn the importance of treating animals with care, respect, and kindness, fostering a lifetime of humane behavior.