The Pet Show
#5 of 6 in Unicorn school Series
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What’s inside...
Life is set to become even more exciting at Unicorn School when the head teacher announces that there's going to be a pet show! Willow can hardly wait - but Storm has been behaving very strangely. Willow is sure it is something to do with the show. What can the trouble be? This is the fifth title in the Unicorn School series where young unicorns not only learn magic but how to be good and honest friends.
Discussion points
What do you think makes a pet special in 'The Pet Show'? How does it make the characters feel?
If you were to enter a pet into the show, which pet would you choose and why?
How do the characters in the book show kindness and support to each other during the competition?
What did you learn about teamwork and friendship from 'The Pet Show'?
If you could change one thing about the pet show in the story, what would it be and why?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to relate the story to their own experiences with pets or animals, fostering a deeper personal connection to the narrative.
Discuss the different emotions the characters feel during the pet show, helping your child to develop empathy and understanding of diverse perspectives.
After reading, ask your child to draw their favorite scene or character. This can lead to a discussion about the story's themes and allows the child to express creativity.
Create a fun quiz for your child about the story, incorporating questions about the plot, characters, and key lessons, to reinforce comprehension and retention.
Use the pet show as a starting point to discuss the values of kindness, teamwork, and friendship, asking how these values can be applied in your child’s daily life.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Responsibility and Care
Explanation: The story of 'The Pet Show' revolves around characters preparing and taking care of their pets for a local pet show, emphasizing the responsibilities involved in pet ownership such as feeding, grooming, and training.
Real-World Application: Children will understand the daily responsibilities of taking care of a pet, such as regular feeding, grooming, and spending quality time with their pets to ensure their well-being.
Example Lesson: Teamwork and Cooperation
Explanation: As the characters in the book collaborate to organize the pet show, the story highlights the importance of working together and supporting each other to achieve a common goal.
Real-World Application: Kids can apply this lesson in their interactions with peers during team activities at school or in sports, learning to cooperate and value each individual’s contribution to successfully achieve a shared objective.
Example Lesson: Respect and Kindness
Explanation: Throughout 'The Pet Show', characters demonstrate respect and kindness not only towards each other but also towards the animals, showing how to treat all living beings with compassion.
Real-World Application: This can guide children to act with kindness and respect towards their classmates, teachers, and animals, fostering a nurturing environment where everyone feels valued and cared for.
Example Lesson: Dealing with Disappointment
Explanation: The book deals with themes of disappointment when things don’t go as planned, such as not winning a prize at the show, and how to handle these feelings constructively.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to manage their own expectations and emotions when facing setbacks or challenges, such as not performing as desired in a test or competition, by focusing on effort and personal growth rather than just outcomes.
Example Lesson: Appreciation of Diversity
Explanation: ‘The Pet Show’ includes a variety of animals, each with unique traits and qualities, teaching children to appreciate and celebrate differences.
Real-World Application: This lesson encourages children to embrace diversity among their peers, understanding and appreciating everyone’s unique qualities and backgrounds, which enhances social harmony and inclusion.