The Pug Who Wanted to Be a Witch
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This charming tale features a pug named Peggy with big dreams of becoming various magical creatures, including a witch and a unicorn, to make her family happy. Despite numerous comical mishaps along the way, Peggy's determined spirit and eagerness win over her foster family, leading her to a true forever home. The collectible paperback boxed set includes five stories where Peggy transforms into different enchanting characters, such as a reindeer, a bunny, a mermaid, and a pumpkin, in highly illustrated middle grade adventures.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
7-10
Length
800 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
Why do you think the pug wanted to become a witch?
What challenges did the pug face and how did it overcome them?
What would you have done if you were in the pug’s place?
How did the pug’s friends help him on his journey?
What did you learn from the pug’s adventure?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use expressive and animated tones while discussing different characters, making the storytelling session lively and engaging.
Ask your child to guess what might happen next in the story to encourage prediction skills.
Relate the pug’s feelings and experiences to real-life situations your child might face to deepen their empathy and understanding.
After reading, encourage your child to draw their favorite scene or character from the book. Discuss why they made that choice.
Praise your child's responses to boost their confidence in expressing their thoughts and opinions.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Embracing Individuality
Explanation: The protagonist, a pug with dreams of being a witch, teaches the importance of following one's unique desires, even if they fall outside typical norms.
Real-World Application: Children learn to appreciate their own uniqueness and are encouraged to pursue their personal interests and passions, regardless of how unconventional they may be.
Example Lesson: Perseverance in the Face of Challenges
Explanation: Throughout the story, the pug faces various hurdles and skepticism from others but remains determined to achieve his dream of becoming a witch.
Real-World Application: This story can help children understand the value of persistence and hard work when facing difficulties or when others doubt their capabilities.
Example Lesson: Value of Friendship
Explanation: As the pug pursues his unusual dream, he finds friends who support and believe in him, highlighting the importance of supportive relationships.
Real-World Application: Children learn the importance of building and maintaining positive friendships that encourage them to be their best selves and support them through various life situations.
Example Lesson: Creativity and Imagination
Explanation: The pug's journey to becoming a witch is filled with imaginative scenarios that stimulate his creativity, which is central to the story.
Real-World Application: Encourages children to use their creativity and imagination in problem-solving and in expressing themselves, showing them that thinking 'outside the box' can lead to fulfilling experiences.