Muddy Paws!
What’s inside...
Come and join in on the many fun adventures of Annie Rose! An extraordinary white Golden Doodle who shares her love and life lessons with children and adults of all ages. In “Muddy Paws,” Annie teaches how being who you are is not only okay, but exciting! Based on actual events in the life of this lovable Doodle, “Muddy Paws” is Book 1 in the Adventures with Annie Rose Series.
Age
3-10
Length
31 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think Muddy Paws felt when he got all dirty?
Can you describe how the characters in the story helped each other?
Why do you think keeping clean is important for us and pets like Muddy Paws?
How do you think the story would change if Muddy Paws didn't like mud?
What was your favorite part of the adventure and why?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use expressive reading to bring the characters and emotions to life as you read with your child.
Encourage your child to imagine and describe alternative endings or new adventures for Muddy Paws.
Pause at key moments in the story to ask predictive questions and let your child guess what might happen next.
After reading, connect the story to your child’s experiences, such as times when they’ve played outside or helped clean up.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: In 'Muddy Paws!', the main character learns the importance of taking care of a pet, despite the challenges and messes involved.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by understanding that having a pet or any responsibility requires consistent care and attention, even when it's not easy or clean.
Example Lesson: Empathy
Explanation: The story demonstrates empathy through the child's understanding and acceptance of the pet’s needs and feelings, despite initially feeling frustrated.
Real-World Application: This teaches children to consider the feelings and perspectives of others, helping them develop healthier relationships and social interactions.
Example Lesson: Perseverance
Explanation: Despite the difficulties presented by the pet’s muddy escapades, the characters in the book learn to persevere and find solutions to keep the pet happy and healthy.
Real-World Application: Children learn that facing challenges is a part of life, and perseverance is key to overcoming these obstacles.
Example Lesson: Adaptability
Explanation: The book shows how the characters adapt to the new challenges of having a pet, improvising and learning new ways to manage unexpected situations.
Real-World Application: This helps children understand the importance of being flexible and adapting to changes and new situations in life.