So Cute! Puppies
So cute! Series
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What’s inside...
That wrinkly little face. Those sweet puppy dog eyes. That squishy, pudgy, fuzzy body…let's face it: Puppies are SO CUTE! And, well, so is this book! Ready to get your paws on the most playful puppies in town? Well then, you've come to the right place! Try to contain your squeals of delight as you flip through pages of fluffy furballs. From puppies at playtime to rascally ruff-housing, this book pairs super cute puppy photos with imagined inner dialogue that will have the whole family laughing. Perfect for little kids getting acquainted with a new pup at home or kids who love animals in general. Inside this book, you'll find: Brief, humorous text well-suited for young readers, informational fact boxes and stats about puppies, and incredible puppy photos with imagined inner dialogue that will have the whole family laughing. Little kids who are delighted by puppies will love this playful and engaging book. It's the perfect little reader to get kids' brains buzzing and keep them laughing while learning! Complete your collection with other titles in the So Cute/So Cool line: So Cute! Pandas, So Cute! Koalas, So Cute! Penguins, So Cool! Frogs, So Cool! Leopards, So Cool! Sharks, So Cool! Dinos.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
3-5
Length
32 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think the puppies in the book might be feeling in this picture?
Which puppy in the book would you like to be friends with and why?
How do you think we should take care of puppies?
What fun activities would you do if you had a puppy for a day?
Can you describe how the puppies in the book are similar or different from each other?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use expressive facial expressions and voice modulation while reading to keep your child intrigued.
Encourage your child to talk about their feelings towards the puppies to foster emotional development.
Discuss the responsibilities involved in caring for a pet, linking them to the puppies' needs in the book.
Encourage your child to narrate a short story about spending a day with their favorite puppy from the book.
Ask your child to point out details in the illustrations to develop observational skills.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: The book showcases various scenarios where children take care of puppies, teaching them about the daily responsibilities of pet ownership.
Real-World Application: Children learn the importance of consistent care, feeding, and grooming, which can be applied to taking care of their own pets or helping with household chores.
Example Lesson: Empathy
Explanation: Through engaging stories about puppies experiencing different emotions, children are taught to recognize and respond to feelings in the puppies.
Real-World Application: Kids can practice understanding and responding to the feelings and needs of others around them, fostering empathy and social skills.
Example Lesson: Patience
Explanation: The book illustrates moments where puppies learn new skills, emphasizing the need for patience in teaching and learning processes.
Real-World Application: This can help children apply patience in learning new skills or collaborating with others at school or in play.
Example Lesson: The joy of companionship
Explanation: Stories in the book highlight the loving and fun interactions between children and puppies, illustrating the rewarding nature of friendship.
Real-World Application: Children are encouraged to nurture relationships with their peers, promoting a healthy social life and better emotional well-being.
Example Lesson: Problem-solving
Explanation: The narrative includes scenes where children figure out solutions to challenges faced by puppies, like finding a lost toy.
Real-World Application: This lesson can inspire children to creatively solve problems they encounter, whether at home, in school, or during play.