Peppa Pig First Sleepover: Read It Yourself - Level 2 Developing Reader
Read It Yourself Series
What’s inside...
This story follows Peppa Pig as she experiences her very first sleepover at Zoë Zebra's house. The story is designed to help children who are starting to read on their own and includes familiar themes of friendship and new experiences. Based on the award-winning series, Peppa Pig.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
4-7
Length
32 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What was your favorite part of Peppa Pig's sleepover and why?
How did Peppa and her friends feel during the sleepover? Can you describe a time you felt the same way?
Why is it important to be a good friend during a sleepover, just like Peppa was?
What would you do if you were at your first sleepover like Peppa? How would you make it fun?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their thoughts and feelings about sleepovers and relate them to Peppa’s experiences.
Discuss the behaviors of the characters in the book. Ask your child how they might act similarly or differently in those situations.
Use the book to address any anxieties your child might have about spending a night away from home, reassuring them with examples from the story.
Promote empathy by asking your child to consider how Peppa’s friends might have felt during different parts of the sleepover and why.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Building friendships
Explanation: Peppa Pig experiences her very first sleepover at Zoe Zebra’s house, promoting social interactions and bonding.
Real-World Application: Children can learn the importance of forming and nurturing friendships through playdates and social activities.
Example Lesson: Adapting to new environments
Explanation: As Peppa navigates the unfamiliar setting of a friend’s house at night, she learns to adapt to new environments.
Real-World Application: Kids can apply this lesson by embracing new settings such as schools, or homes of relatives and friends, with confidence.
Example Lesson: Developing independence
Explanation: Peppa manages overnight without her parents for the first time, which is a big step in fostering her independence.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to take small steps towards being self-reliant, such as sleeping alone or managing personal tasks.
Example Lesson: Handling emotions
Explanation: Throughout the sleepover, Peppa learns to manage feelings of homesickness and fear of the dark.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to identify, articulate, and manage their emotions effectively in challenging or new situations.
Example Lesson: Sharing and cooperation
Explanation: The book showcases Peppa and her friends sharing stories and toys, highlighting the value of cooperation.
Real-World Application: This lesson teaches children the importance of sharing and collaborating with others in group settings like school or playgroups.