Roo's Fine Flapping Day: At Flaky Acres Feather Farm (Auralee Arkinsly Picture Books for Early Readers Book 2)
#2 in Auralee Arkinsly Picture Books For Early Readers Series
What’s inside...
At the Flaky Acres Feather Farm, Roo-wallaby catches Roo-rooster plucking out the oily black seeds from a lemony sunflower. This would be fine except there's been a long, hot drought, and small Babba-Roo needs to feed. When Roo-rooster calls for help, grouchy Captain Quokka appears. Can he make peace? He is a cousin of Roo-wallaby. Everywhere Roo-rooster turns, another wallaby cousin appears. What will happen when the ground begins to shake and the claws and bare nose of a wombat appear? Nocturnal marsupials and macropods abound at Flaky Acres. Bilbies, quirky quokka, even cousin koala appear to help solve the food problem. Zoology, reading, and language skills are just a few assets hopping from this Aussie kingdom tale. Get This! A Remarkable CAPTURE BOOKS title. (Ages 4-6, 7-8, 9-10)
Discussion points
How do you think Roo felt when he was flapping around Flaky Acres Feather Farm?
What are some ways Roo shows kindness to his friends on the farm?
What would you do if you were Roo for a day at the feather farm?
Why is it important to help others, just like Roo does?
Can you think of a time when you felt really happy doing something, just like Roo felt when flapping?
Tip: Role play these questions
While discussing the book, use open body language and maintain eye contact to show your child that you are fully engaged in the conversation.
Encourage your child to relate the experiences of Roo to their own life, perhaps recalling a time they helped a friend or tried something new.
Praise your child for thoughtful responses and empathetic insights, reinforcing their understanding and emotional growth.
Ask follow-up questions based on your child's responses to delve deeper into the themes of friendship and adventure.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Understanding emotions
Explanation: The story explores various emotions Roo the bird experiences throughout the day, helping children identify and understand different feelings.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by recognizing and communicating their emotions more effectively in daily interactions.
Example Lesson: Importance of perseverance
Explanation: Roo faces challenges but continues to try his best, demonstrating the value of persistence.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to keep trying despite difficulties, whether in solving puzzles, learning to read, or playing sports.
Example Lesson: Learning from mistakes
Explanation: Roo makes several mistakes during the day but learns from each one, showing that errors can be educational.
Real-World Application: This can help children see their mistakes as opportunities to learn and grow instead of feeling discouraged.
Example Lesson: Value of teamwork
Explanation: Roo interacts with other characters to solve problems, highlighting the benefits of working together.
Real-World Application: Children can be motivated to collaborate with peers in school projects or team sports, understanding that teamwork can lead to success.