Puppy Trouble (Barkley's School for Dogs #2)
#2 of 11 in Barkley'S School For Dogs Series
What’s inside...
When Jack arrives at Barkley's School for Dogs, he notices trouble brewing when a puppy named Bubba begins hanging around with Sweetcakes who begins teaching Bubba mean tricks.
Discussion points
What do you think Barkley felt when he found himself in trouble? Have you ever felt the same way?
Why is teamwork important when solving problems, just like the dogs in the story?
What did you learn about making new friends from Barkley’s adventures?
How did the characters change from the beginning to the end of the story?
If you could give Barkley one piece of advice, what would it be?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their feelings about the book by relating to their own experiences.
Discuss the importance of friendship and teamwork, drawing parallels to real-life situations your child might encounter.
Ask your child to imagine alternative endings or additional adventures for Barkley, enhancing their creative thinking.
Highlight the moral lessons in the story, and ask your child how they can apply these lessons in their day-to-day life.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: In 'Puppy Trouble', the characters learn the importance of taking care of their school and each other, demonstrating responsibility through their actions.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by taking care of their own belongings and helping out with chores at home, thereby learning the value of responsibility.
Example Lesson: Teamwork
Explanation: The story highlights the effectiveness of working together to solve problems at the Barkley’s school for dogs, showcasing how teamwork leads to success.
Real-World Application: Kids can apply this in their daily interactions by collaborating with their peers on group projects at school or during playtime.
Example Lesson: Empathy
Explanation: Characters in the book learn to understand and share the feelings of others, especially when one of the dogs gets into trouble.
Real-World Application: This lesson can be mirrored in a child’s life by encouraging them to be considerate and supportive of their friends’ feelings and perspectives.
Example Lesson: Dealing with Consequences
Explanation: Throughout 'Puppy Trouble', the puppies experience the outcomes of their choices, teaching readers about the consequences of their actions.
Real-World Application: This can help children understand that their choices have outcomes that affect themselves and others, promoting thoughtful decision-making.
Example Lesson: Perseverance
Explanation: The book shows that despite facing challenges, the puppies persevere to achieve their goals, inspiring determination.
Real-World Application: Children learn to persist through difficulties whether in learning new skills or solving conflicts, both at school and in personal endeavors.