The Little Kitten
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What’s inside...
The little kitten has several adventures both inside and outside the house. Initially, she plays with a ball of wool and then embarks on an exploration. During her journey, she encounters a dog and some water, which she finds unwelcome. However, her day brightens up when she meets a cheerful friend to play with. The story is depicted through colorful illustrations and provides information about the animal world from the animals' perspective. A fantastic cat story for young animal lovers, join in as the little cat experiences her great, exciting adventure. With beautiful, detailed illustrations and a great cat story, this read-aloud book is a must-have for all young animal lovers. A picture book that, with its child-friendly design, has the potential to become an absolute favorite children's book. It features large, detailed illustrations to love, a continuous read-aloud story, and is also available as an ebook for on-the-go.
Age
3-8
Length
14 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think the little kitten felt when she was lost? Can you describe a time you felt the same?
Why is it important to help others, like how friends in the story helped the kitten?
What would you do if you found a lost kitten? How would you help?
How do you think the story would change if the kitten had not found her way home?
What did you learn from the kitten's adventure?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use empathetic language to discuss the kitten’s feelings and experiences, encouraging your child to connect emotionally.
Pose hypothetical situations based on the story to nurture problem-solving skills and empathy.
Encourage your child to recount a similar personal experience, linking the story themes to real life.
Discuss the importance of helping others and examples of how kindness can make a difference, as demonstrated in the book.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: In 'The Little Kitten', the protagonist learns to take care of a lost kitten, feeding and grooming it.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by learning to take care of their pets or helping with chores around the house.
Example Lesson: Empathy
Explanation: The story shows the kitten's feelings of being scared and alone, which teaches children to understand and share the feelings of others.
Real-World Application: This lesson helps children in recognizing emotions in classmates and offering friendship or comfort.
Example Lesson: Problem-solving
Explanation: The main character faces the challenge of finding the kitten's home and creatively thinks of ways to solve this issue.
Real-World Application: Children learn to think critically and develop solutions when they face similar dilemmas, like finding a lost item.
Example Lesson: The joy of helping
Explanation: Throughout the book, the joy and satisfaction gained from helping the kitten are evident, promoting altruism.
Real-World Application: Kids are encouraged to help others, understanding that their actions can bring happiness to themselves and others.
Example Lesson: Courage
Explanation: The protagonist overcomes fear to approach and care for the kitten, demonstrating bravery.
Real-World Application: This teaches children to face their fears, whether it's trying new activities or standing up for what's right.