Mibo: The Polar Pack
Mibo Series
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What’s inside...
Teach your children about the animals of the polar regions with this fun and educational book that is part of a new series alongside two other titles: Rainforest and Savannah. Five animals are explored through rhyme, pictures and pull-out 2D figures to construct into 3D: penguin, polar bear, snowy owl, walrus and reindeer. With two spreads dedicated to each animal, adults will be able to read the short playful rhyme on each spread to children and look at the bright illustrations to teach them about the animal and its environment. Children will then be able to pop out the paper animals from the perforated pages contained in an pocket in the back of the book and create 3D figures by simple folding and a few dabs of glue. The book also includes a small introduction and summary page, as well as some fun facts about each animal on the inside back cover.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
8-12
Length
24 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think life is like for animals in the Arctic? How do they survive the cold?
Why do you think teamwork is important for the animals in 'Mibo: The Polar Pack'?
How do you feel when you help others, like the animals help each other in the story?
What's one thing you learned about polar animals that you didn't know before?
If you could be any animal from the book, which one would you be and why?
Tip: Role play these questions
Connect the story to real-life scenarios by discussing times when teamwork and helping others played an important role in your child’s experiences. Share your own insights about the animal kingdom and encourage your child to ask questions about what intrigues them in the narrative. Use expressive gestures or even animal sounds to make the storytelling livelier and more engaging.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Teamwork and Cooperation
Explanation: In 'Mibo: The Polar Pack', the animals work together to solve problems and help each other out, demonstrating the power of teamwork.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by participating in group activities at school or in sports, learning to cooperate and achieve goals with their peers.
Example Lesson: Importance of Biodiversity
Explanation: The book showcases various animals of the polar region, emphasizing the importance of each species in maintaining the ecological balance.
Real-World Application: Kids can learn to appreciate and protect local wildlife and understand the role of different species in the ecosystem.
Example Lesson: Adaptation to Environments
Explanation: The story highlights how polar animals have special traits to survive in harsh climates, teaching about adaptation.
Real-World Application: This can help children understand the importance of adjusting to different situations and environments, whether it's trying new foods, meeting new people, or learning new subjects at school.
Example Lesson: Conservation Awareness
Explanation: Through its narrative, the book gently introduces the concept of environmental conservation, stressing the need to take care of our planet.
Real-World Application: Children can be encouraged to practice recycling, saving water, and other environmentally friendly habits in their daily lives.
Example Lesson: Curiosity and Learning
Explanation: The animals in 'Mibo: The Polar Pack' display curiosity about their surroundings, which leads them to learn and discover new things.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to explore, ask questions, and learn from their experiences and the world around them.