Orang-utans
Animal lives Series
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What’s inside...
This series offers a fresh introduction to the world of animals: where they live, how they grow and learn, what they eat and the dangers they have to face.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
4-8
Length
32 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think it feels like to live in the jungle like the orang-utans?
Why do you think orang-utans need trees, and what might happen if there are fewer trees?
How do orang-utans communicate with each other and what can we learn from them?
If you were an orang-utan, what would you do every day?
How can we help protect the homes of orang-utans from far away?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to imagine themselves as an orang-utan and describe their day-to-day life in the jungle.
Discuss the importance of habitat and the environment, linking it with the orang-utans’ need for trees and lush forests.
Ask your child to think of ways humans and orang-utans are similar and different, fostering empathy and curiosity.
Explore together how everyone can contribute to wildlife conservation, emphasizing collective responsibility.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Empathy towards animals
Explanation: The book 'Orang-utans' by Sally Morgan explores the lives of orangutans and the challenges they face due to habitat loss and human activities.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to understand and share the feelings of animals, promoting kindness and responsible behavior towards wildlife in their daily interactions.
Example Lesson: Importance of conservation
Explanation: Through vivid storytelling and captivating illustrations, the book highlights the critical need to protect and preserve orangutan habitats.
Real-World Application: Kids are encouraged to participate in or support conservation efforts, such as recycling or joining conservation groups, fostering a sense of responsibility towards the environment.
Example Lesson: Resilience in the face of challenges
Explanation: The orangutans in the book demonstrate remarkable resilience in adapting to the rapidly changing environment caused by deforestation.
Real-World Application: This story can inspire children to develop resilience in their own lives, whether dealing with changes at school or challenges in their personal lives.
Example Lesson: Learning through curiosity
Explanation: The book portrays the curious nature of young orangutans as they learn from their surroundings.
Real-World Application: Children can be encouraged to explore, ask questions, and learn from the world around them, enhancing their knowledge and critical thinking skills.