Oi Aardvark!
Oi Frog and Friends Series
What’s inside...
In 'Oi Aardvark!', the characters from the beloved 'Oi Frog and Friends' series continue their hilarious rhyming adventures. This time, they are trying to find the perfect place for an array of unusual animals to sit. The story is filled with wit, humor, and a lot of playful language that will delight both children and adults. Baboons sit on balloons, crocs sit on clocks, and donkeys sit on long keys. Join Frog, Dog, and Cat as they guide you through the alphabet from Aardvark to Zebra in this delightful new picture book from the creators of Oi Frog! With a special fold-out surprise, the laughter never ends with Oi Frog and Friends! The book has received high praise from the Daily Mail and Guardian for its creative and entertaining approach.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
3-5
Length
32 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think about the different animals and the seating arrangement in the book? How would you arrange them?
Why do you think the aardvark chose those specific seats for each animal?
How do the animals react to the aardvark’s choices? What does this tell you about how they feel?
If you could create a seat for any animal, which animal would you choose and what would the seat look like?
How do you think teamwork helped the animals in the story? Can you think of a time when you worked as a team?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to think creatively by asking them to draw their own version of a unique animal seat mentioned in the story.
Discuss the importance of understanding and cooperation among different characters, relating it to the child’s experiences with friends or in school.
Use the book’s humorous and imaginative scenarios as a way to engage your child in a fun discussion about problem-solving and innovation.
Connect with the story by using expressive reading techniques, such as changing your voice for different characters, to make the narrative more engaging and enjoyable for your child.
Highlight the teamwork aspect by stressing how every character, no matter how big or small, played a role in the story’s resolution.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Creativity and Problem Solving
Explanation: In 'Oi Aardvark!', animals creatively find rhyming words to sit on, encouraging problem-solving skills.
Real-World Application: Children learn to think creatively and find solutions in daily challenges, improving their adaptability and cognitive flexibility.
Example Lesson: Teamwork and Cooperation
Explanation: The characters collaborate to come up with rhyming words, demonstrating the importance of working together.
Real-World Application: This lesson teaches children the value of cooperating with others to achieve common goals, whether in school projects or group activities.
Example Lesson: Language Development
Explanation: The use of rhyme throughout the book enhances phonemic awareness and vocabulary.
Real-World Application: Engaging with rhymes helps children recognize sound patterns and boosts their language skills, key components in early literacy development.
Example Lesson: Joy of Learning
Explanation: The playful and humorous approach to rhyming keeps learning engaging and fun.
Real-World Application: Children are more likely to develop a lifelong love for reading and learning if they associate it with pleasure and enjoyment, making educational activities less daunting.
Example Lesson: Persistence
Explanation: Characters persistently search for the best rhymes, illustrating the importance of perseverance.
Real-World Application: Teaches children the value of persisting with tasks despite difficulties, fostering resilience and determination in new learning or problem-solving situations.