Pip and Posy, Where Are You? In the Garden (A Felt Flaps Book)
A Felt Flaps Book Series
What’s inside...
In this charming lift-the-flap book, Pip and Posy are playing hide-and-seek in the garden. Young readers can lift the felt flaps to discover where the friends are hiding. It's a delightful story that encourages interactive play, observation, and an enjoyment of nature.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
2-5
Length
12 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
Why do you think Pip and Posy are looking for each other in the garden?
What are some of the interesting things they find in the garden? How do you feel about those things?
How do Pip and Posy feel when they find each other? Can you describe a time when you felt the same way?
What would you do if you were playing hide and seek in the garden like Pip and Posy?
How do you think the garden helps Pip and Posy in their game of hide and seek?
Tip: Role play these questions
Before reading each page, ask your child to guess where Pip or Posy might be hiding.
Encourage your child to describe different plants, animals, or objects they see in the illustrations, and ask them what they like about each.
After reading, relate the story to your child’s personal experiences, such as times they played hide and seek or explored a garden.
Discuss the feelings of the characters at various points in the story to help your child understand and express their own emotions.
Suggest playing a mini hide and seek game inspired by the book to make the reading experience more interactive and memorable.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Problem-solving skills
Explanation: As Pip and Posy search for hidden things in the garden, children observe problem-solving strategies and reasoning.
Real-World Application: Children can apply these strategies when looking for their own lost items or solving puzzles in their daily life.
Example Lesson: Friendship and cooperation
Explanation: Throughout their garden adventure, Pip and Posy work together and help each other, underlining the value of cooperation.
Real-World Application: This lesson encourages children to collaborate with friends and peers in group activities or during playtime.
Example Lesson: Observational skills
Explanation: The book encourages children to pay attention to detail as they lift flaps to discover hidden objects, enhancing their observational abilities.
Real-World Application: Improved observational skills can help children in academic settings, like noticing details in pictures or texts, and in personal safety, like remembering locations.
Example Lesson: Curiosity and discovery
Explanation: The interactive felt flaps stimulate curiosity as children anticipate what's hidden beneath them, fostering a sense of wonder and exploration.
Real-World Application: Cultivating curiosity can make children more eager to learn and explore new subjects in school and in life.