Rubbadubbers
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What’s inside...
The Rubbadubbers book by Dawn Sawyer is a fun and colorful story about a group of bath toys who go on exciting adventures in the tub. Each character has their own unique personality and the book teaches valuable lessons about friendship and teamwork. With vibrant illustrations and engaging storytelling, this book is sure to entertain young readers and inspire their imagination. Additionally, there are four color and activity books based on the Rubbadubbers, a new bathtime television series from the creators of Bob the Builder. These books encourage children to explore a world of colors as they follow the Rubbadubbers who wish to color their world. Each 32-page color and activity book includes four jumbo crayons attached to the cover, providing interactive fun for young readers.
Discussion points
What do you think the Rubbadubbers do when they're not having adventures?
How do you feel when the Rubbadubbers work together to solve problems?
Which Rubbadubber would you like to be friends with, and why?
Can you think of a time when you helped a friend like the Rubbadubbers help each other?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use expressive tones and voices for each Rubbadubber character to make the story more vivid and engaging for your child.
After reading, relate the Rubbadubbers' teamwork to real-life scenarios where your child collaborated with others, reinforcing the theme.
Encourage your child to draw their favorite scene or character from the book. Discuss the drawing with them, focusing on the story's themes of friendship and cooperation.
Ask your child to predict what might happen next in another adventure, encouraging creative thinking and narrative skills.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: The importance of teamwork
Explanation: In 'Rubbadubbers', the characters work together to solve a problem that arises during their underwater adventure.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by collaborating with their peers in school projects or during team sports, learning that working together can achieve great results.
Example Lesson: Embracing individual differences
Explanation: Each character in 'Rubbadubbers' has unique abilities and traits that contribute positively to their group, teaching children to value diversity.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to appreciate and respect the differences in others around them, whether in school or other social settings.
Example Lesson: The value of creativity and imagination
Explanation: The story celebrates imaginative play as the characters embark on a creative underwater quest.
Real-World Application: Children are encouraged to engage in imaginative play, which can enhance cognitive development and encourage creative problem solving.
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: Throughout the adventure, characters learn to take responsibility for their actions, which helps them resolve the story's conflict.
Real-World Application: Teaches children the importance of being responsible in real life situations such as handling tasks at home or being accountable for their actions at school.
Example Lesson: Persistence
Explanation: Despite challenges, the Rubbadubbers remain determined and do not give up, showcasing the power of persistence.
Real-World Application: This can inspire children to continue trying and not give up easily, whether in learning new skills or in overcoming everyday obstacles.