Mutts Go Green: Earth-Friendly Tips and Comic Strips
Mutts Series
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What’s inside...
Mutts Go Green is a special kids' collection of the popular comic strip MUTTS, which features themes of ecology, environmental friendliness, and animal education. This collection includes eco-friendly lessons on maintaining a clean environment and ways to help create a greener future for animals and future generations. It highlights Patrick McDonnell's 25-year career of creating heartwarming comics with beloved characters such as Earl the dog and Mooch the cat.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
7-14
Length
176 pages
Text complexity
Character compass
Earl
Shtinky Puddin
Mooch
Discussion points
What are some ways we can help protect the environment like the characters in the book?
Which Earth-friendly tip from the book did you find most interesting or surprising?
How do you think taking care of the earth makes the animals in the story feel?
Can you think of a new way to reuse something old, inspired by the book?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use examples from the book to discuss the importance of recycling and conserving resources at home.
Encourage your child to draw their favorite scene that includes an Earth-friendly action.
Together, come up with a fun project that incorporates one of the eco-friendly tips from the book.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Environmental Responsibility
Explanation: The book uses engaging comic strips to demonstrate how everyday activities can impact the planet.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to make eco-friendly choices, like recycling or turning off lights when not in use.
Example Lesson: Compassion for Animals
Explanation: Through its characters and storylines, the book promotes kindness and empathy towards animals.
Real-World Application: Kids can adopt habits such as feeding birds, being gentle with pets, or creating safe spaces for wildlife in their gardens.
Example Lesson: The Importance of Community Involvement
Explanation: Characters in the book often come together to clean up parks or beaches, showing the power of community in environmental conservation.
Real-World Application: Children are encouraged to participate in local community clean-up events or other environmental initiatives.
Example Lesson: Sustainability Practices
Explanation: The book introduces concepts like upcycling and the use of eco-friendly products through simple, relatable scenarios.
Real-World Application: Kids can engage in DIY projects using recycled materials, helping them understand the value of reusing resources.