The Secret Lives of Two Googly-Eyed Cats
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What’s inside...
Milly and Tilly are googly-eyed cats who belong to a cheeky little baby called Penny. During the day, they sit on her mat playing games and acting like normal toys. At night, they sneak out for adventures, causing mischief and scrapping with other cats. One winter day, heavy snow traps them outside, and they must figure out how to escape and return home safely.
Age
4-8
Length
30 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think the two googly-eyed cats did when no one was watching?
How do you think the cats felt when they went on their adventures?
What would you do if you were one of the googly-eyed cats for a day?
Why do you think the cats are friends, and how do they help each other?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use expressive tones when discussing the adventures to match the excitement of the cats' secret lives.
Ask your child to imagine their own secret adventure, enhancing their creative thinking.
Relate the friendship of the two cats to your child’s experiences with friends to deepen their understanding of relationships.
Encourage your child to guess what happens next after each adventure segment, promoting predictive thinking.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: The importance of friendship
Explanation: In 'The Secret Lives of Two Googly-Eyed Cats,' the cats demonstrate strong bonds of friendship through their adventures and mutual support.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to build and maintain friendships by offering help and having fun together with their peers.
Example Lesson: Creative problem-solving
Explanation: Throughout the book, the cats face various challenges which they overcome by thinking creatively and working together.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to think outside the box and use their imagination to solve problems in their own lives.
Example Lesson: Accepting differences
Explanation: The cats, despite their differences in personality and appearance, show great acceptance and appreciation for each other.
Real-World Application: This teaches children to embrace diversity and learn to appreciate what makes each individual unique.
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: The cats take care of each other and their environment, showing responsibility for their actions.
Real-World Application: Children can be inspired to take responsibility in their own lives, such as taking care of their toys, completing homework, or helping around the house.
Example Lesson: Joy in exploration
Explanation: The storyline encourages exploring the world around them with curiosity and enthusiasm.
Real-World Application: Children learn the value of exploring new areas, whether it's a new subject at school, a park, or a different area of their neighborhood, fostering a lifelong love of learning.