Poppy and Sam's Farm Animal Sounds
Poppy and Sam Series
What’s inside...
This delightful book takes young readers on a fun-filled journey around Apple Tree Farm with Poppy and Sam. Children can press the pages to hear the noises of the animals they meet along the way, from baaing sheep to mewing kittens. Poppy and Sam are feeding the animals at Apple Tree Farm, and they’re a noisy bunch! Little children will love hearing the farm come to life as they press the pages of this entertaining book, to hear Curly the pig, Woolly the sheep, Rusty the dog and more. At the end you’ll hear all the noisy animals at once, accompanied by a jolly tune.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
2-5
Length
10 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What sounds do the animals on the farm make? Can you mimic them?
Which animal from the book would you like to meet and why?
How do you think the animals feel when they are making their sounds?
What do you think it would be like to spend a day on Poppy and Sam’s farm?
What did you learn about farm animals from this book?
Tip: Role play these questions
Before reading each page, ask your child to guess what animal might be next and what sound it might make.
Encourage your child to mimic animal sounds while you're reading together to make the experience fun and interactive.
Discuss the different emotions animals might feel, relating them to emotions your child experiences.
After reading, spend some time drawing some of the animals from the book together, talking about the unique sounds and traits of each one.
Use the story as a springboard to plan a family visit to a local farm to further enhance your child's connection with the book’s themes.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Animal Recognition
Explanation: In 'Poppy and Sam’s Farm Animal Sounds,' children are introduced to various farm animals and their distinct sounds through engaging illustrations and interactive sound buttons.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this knowledge during visits to farms or zoos, and in understanding more about the role and presence of animals in their daily environment.
Example Lesson: Listening Skills
Explanation: The interactive sound buttons in the book encourage children to listen carefully to match the correct animal sounds with the corresponding animal, enhancing their auditory discernment.
Real-World Application: These listening skills can help children follow instructions better and make them more attentive in conversations in both academic and social settings.
Example Lesson: Cause and Effect
Explanation: By pressing the sound buttons and hearing the animal sounds, children learn the cause-and-effect relationship between actions (pressing the button) and outcomes (hearing the sound).
Real-World Application: Understanding cause and effect can help children develop critical thinking skills which are fundamental in everyday problem-solving activities.